Light Up Your Autumn Nights: Outdoor Lighting Inspiration

Ready to enhance the look and feel of your property after dark? For over 48 years, our team of professional electricians has been working with customers to create lighting displays that perfectly fit their needs, preferences, and budget. From breathtaking backyard installations to accent lighting that enhances the architectural beauty of the house or business to festive holiday displays, the French Electrical team will make your property shine after the sun goes down.

Whether you like to add mood lighting to an outdoor space or want to improve the safety of your stairs and walkways, our goal is to provide a display that you will marvel at night after night. From the initial design to ongoing service and maintenance, we deliver exceptional lighting installations that will impress you every time.

Some of our most common services include:

  • Post lights
  • String lights
  • Landscape Lighting
  • Outdoor lamps
  • Outdoor wall lights
  • LED outdoor lights
  • Motion activated lights
  • Energy-efficient lights
  • Deck motion lights
  • Security lights
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From commercial businesses to residential homes, our team can design an outdoor lighting system that perfectly fits your vision. Our services include setting and installing light timers as well as replacing bulbs. We can also install and repair light fixtures. We can manage and control connections including transformers and voltage settings. We can even set up holiday lights for your home during the Christmas and New Year seasons.

At French Electrical, we provide potential and existing customers with free consultations and price estimates. This way, you can receive all the information you need to make an informed decision. Learn more when you contact our team at 09 274 8082.

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