Cost guide · checked November 14, 2026
Landscape lighting cost
Angi's 2026 average is $3,500, and most homeowners pay $2,000 to $6,000. Local installer pages run from about $1,000 for simple entry lighting to $20,000 or more for full-property designs.
Landscape lighting cost estimator
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By system size
| Size | Angi 2026 |
|---|---|
| Small, 4-8 fixtures | $800 to $2,000 |
| Medium, 9-16 fixtures | $2,000 to $4,500 |
| Large, 17+ fixtures | $4,500 to $10,000 |
What local installers publish
- Denver Landscape Lighting (Highlands Ranch page): simple entry lighting from about $1,000; full-property designs $3,500 to $10,000+.
- MSI Mechanical (Lone Tree page): basic 8-12 fixtures $1,500 to $3,500; comprehensive $3,500 to $8,000; premium $8,000 to $20,000+; permanent LED eave systems $4,000 to $12,000.
- Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting (Denver): projects start at $5,000; most $8,000 to $20,000; full-property $20,000+.
These are each company's own published ranges, not a survey. We list them so you can see how wide the market is; we don't recommend or rank any of them.
Per fixture, installed
| Fixture | Angi 2026 |
|---|---|
| Path | $100 to $250 |
| Step | $100 to $300 |
| Deck | $125 to $300 |
| Spot | $150 to $350 |
| Accent | $150 to $400 |
| Wall wash | $150 to $400 |
| Flood | $200 to $500 |
| Underwater | $200 to $500 |
Other costs
- Labor: $50 to $100 an hour (Angi).
- Permits: $50 to $300 (Angi), where one applies.
- Running an LED system: about $5 to $15 a month (Angi).
- Maintenance: $100 to $400 a year (Angi).
Questions people ask
Why are quotes so far apart?
Fixture count and quality, transformer size, how much design and trenching is involved, and the company's overhead. See comparing lighting quotes for a checklist.
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Related
Sources
- Angi, How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost? (updated Oct 29, 2026)
- Denver Landscape Lighting, Landscape Lighting in Highlands Ranch
- MSI Mechanical, Recessed & Landscape Lighting, Lone Tree, CO
- Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting, Landscape Lighting Cost in Denver: 2026 Guide
Prices are ranges published by the sources above, not quotes. Your price depends on the design, fixtures and site; local installers quote after seeing the yard.