How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost in Greenville SC?

Most residential landscape lighting installation projects in Greenville and the Upstate range from $1,500 to $12,000+, depending on the scope. Here is a quick breakdown:

• Front facade uplighting: $1,500 to $3,000
• Front + pathway lighting: $3,500 to $6,500
• Full-property design: $6,500 to $12,000+
• Per-fixture cost (installed): $150 to $450

The best way to get an accurate number for your property is a free design consultation. We walk your grounds, listen to your goals, and deliver a fixed-price quote with no hidden fees.

Front Facade Lighting

$1,500 to $3,000

Architectural uplighting on the front of your home. Typically 7 to 14 fixtures aimed at columns, gables, and textured walls.

• 7 to 14 brass or copper uplight fixtures
• Low-voltage transformer
• Professional installation and aiming
• Warm 2700K to 3000K LED lamping

Front & Path Lighting

$3,500 to $6,500

Front facade uplighting plus pathway and step lighting for safe, elegant navigation from driveway to front door.

• 14 to 28 fixtures (uplights + path lights)
• Transformer with expansion capacity
• Path, step, and landscape bed accents
• Full design consultation and install

Full-Property Design

$6,500 to $12,000+

Complete landscape lighting design covering front, sides, backyard, patio, pool, and specimen trees.

• 28 to 40+ fixtures across property
• Multiple zones and transformers
• Tree, patio, pool, and path lighting
• Layered design with uplighting and moonlighting

Number of Fixtures

The single biggest cost driver. More fixtures mean more materials, wiring, transformer capacity, and installation labor.

Fixture Quality

Commercial-grade brass and copper fixtures cost more than aluminum or plastic, but last decades longer and resist corrosion in the South Carolina climate.

Property Size & Layout

Larger properties or those with challenging terrain require longer wire runs, additional transformers, and more installation time.

Transformer Requirements

Systems need low-voltage transformers sized to total wattage. Larger systems may require multiple transformers placed at strategic locations.

Trenching & Access

Hardscapes, mature landscaping, and limited access increase installation complexity. We minimize disruption using shallow trenching and bed-edge routing.

Smart Controls & Color

Adding app-controlled dimming, zoning, or color-changing RGBW technology increases system cost but adds year-round versatility.

What About Ongoing Operating Costs?

LED landscape lighting is remarkably inexpensive to run.

A typical 15-fixture LED landscape lighting system adds roughly $5 to $15 per month to your electricity bill. That is because modern LED fixtures consume up to 80% less energy than older halogen bulbs while producing the same warm, beautiful light.

Optional annual maintenance plans, which include fixture cleaning, re-aiming, and bulb replacement, typically run $200 to $500 per year depending on system size. Many homeowners consider this a worthwhile investment to keep their system performing at its best year after year.

Ready for a Free, Fixed-Price Quote?

The most accurate way to know your cost is a free design consultation. We walk your property, discuss your vision, and deliver a transparent quote with no obligation.