Why did several of my landscape lights suddenly stop working at once?

That pattern usually points to a transformer issue or a break in the low-voltage wire feeding that circuit, rather than several fixtures failing at the same time. A tech can trace the circuit to find the break.

Can LED fixtures be swapped onto an existing halogen system?

Often yes, though the transformer sometimes needs to be resized since LED fixtures draw less power and an old transformer built for halogen loads may not be matched correctly to the new fixtures.

Is it better to plan lighting at the same time as a new patio or planting bed?

Generally yes. Wiring is easier to run before hardscape is poured or beds are finished, so pairing the lighting plan with a hardscaping or landscape design project avoids redoing finished work later.

Landscape lighting install vs fixing an existing system

Outdoor lighting calls in Spartanburg tend to split into two clearly different jobs. One is designing and installing a lighting system where there wasn't one before: uplighting for trees, path lights, step lights, or accent lighting on a new patio or hardscape feature. The other is troubleshooting or upgrading a system that's already there but has fixtures out, a failing transformer, or wiring that got nicked during other yard work.

New install: planning fixture placement, running low-voltage wiring, setting a transformer, and aiming lights for the effect you want (uplighting, path lighting, security lighting around entries).
Repair or upgrade: replacing dead bulbs or fixtures, fixing a transformer that's tripping or underpowered, tracking down a wire break after digging or a landscaping change, or swapping old halogen fixtures for LED.

New installs are commonly bundled with a hardscaping or landscape design project, since the lighting plan works best when it's designed alongside the patio, walkway, or planting beds rather than added as an afterthought.

What it costs

New installs are priced by the number of fixtures, the transformer size needed, and how much low-voltage wiring has to be run across the property. Repairs are usually much cheaper since it's typically a fixture, bulb, or transformer swap, or tracking down a single wire break, rather than a full re-wire.

Top 3 by our score

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1. Peter's Creek Landscapes
5.0★ · 82 reviews

90
2. Sod Pros Landscaping
5.0★ · 81 reviews

90
3. Veterans Landscaping & Construction
4.7★ · 169 reviews

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FAQ

Why did several of my landscape lights suddenly stop working at once?: That pattern usually points to a transformer issue or a break in the low-voltage wire feeding that circuit, rather than several fixtures failing at the same time. A tech can trace the circuit to find the break.
Can LED fixtures be swapped onto an existing halogen system?: Often yes, though the transformer sometimes needs to be resized since LED fixtures draw less power and an old transformer built for halogen loads may not be matched correctly to the new fixtures.
Is it better to plan lighting at the same time as a new patio or planting bed?: Generally yes. Wiring is easier to run before hardscape is poured or beds are finished, so pairing the lighting plan with a hardscaping or landscape design project avoids redoing finished work later.

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