The number one question we get on the first phone call is "what does landscape lighting cost?" We can't quote a home over the phone, but we can walk you through what drives the number so you know what to expect and what to ask about.
The short version
Costs vary a lot depending on property size, fixture selection, and scope. As a general illustration, a small starter system covering a front yard with a handful of fixtures tends to sit at the lower end, a full front-of-home design with uplighting, path lights, and a tree or two sits in the middle, and a full property design with a backyard, mature trees, and architectural lighting sits higher. These are illustrations only, not a quote. The best way to know your number is a written proposal based on your property.
What actually drives the price
1. Fixture count and quality
Every good landscape lighting quote starts with a fixture list. A path light and a bullet uplight aren't the same thing, and fixture material matters too. We use solid brass because it holds up well to Texas humidity, sprinkler water, and years of freeze-thaw.
2. The transformer
A proper low-voltage transformer with a photocell and astronomical timer is the brain of the system. A good design sizes the transformer for the load plus room to grow, rather than running everything off a single undersized unit.
3. Wire runs and trenching
A large property with mature trees, a pool, and long driveways needs more wire, more trenching, and more time than a tight lot. Property size and layout is one of the biggest cost factors.
4. Design time
Good landscape lighting is a design job, not a fixture-dumping job. The reason two homes on the same street can look completely different at night is the design, and design takes time: walking the property at dusk and thinking through sightlines, focal points, and how the light will read from the street.
What to look for in a proposal
A written, itemized proposal should list the fixtures, the transformer, the wire, the labor, and the warranty terms. That level of detail makes it possible to compare proposals meaningfully.
Why can landscape lighting quotes vary so much?
Lower quotes may reflect differences in fixture selection, system size, design time, installation methods, warranty coverage, or ongoing support. Comparing the written scope is more useful than comparing the final number alone. If a quote seems significantly different from another, ask for the fixture list and compare it line by line.
What we include in a proposal
When we send you a K Legacy proposal, it lists every fixture, the transformer, the wire, the labor, the design, and the warranty, so there's nothing left to guess at.
Financing and phasing
A full-property design doesn't have to happen on day one. We can phase a project so you start with the front of the home this year and add tree lighting, path lights, or the backyard next year. The transformer and wire infrastructure get planned around the full vision from the start.
Ready for a real number on your house?
We do free on-site consultations across North Texas. We'll walk the property, listen to what you want, and send you a written proposal you can actually read. No pressure, no cookie-cutter package.