Outdoor Landscape Lighting in Salinas & Monterey County
Low-voltage LED landscape lighting across Salinas and Monterey County — typical installs $2,000–$6,000 depending on fixture count, with path, accent, security, and architectural lighting on smart timers.
Who's this quote for?
Takes about 60 seconds. No pressure, no obligation.
- Licensed & Insured
- Free On-Site Quote
- $2,000–$6,000 typical install
Central Coast Context
Outdoor Landscape Lighting in Monterey County
Coastal fog and long evenings make lighting especially effective on the Peninsula, where it adds ambiance, curb appeal, and security to estate and HOA properties. Marine-grade fixtures and corrosion-resistant wiring matter near the coast, and well-designed lighting extends the usable hours of every patio, garden, and entry — a natural finish to a hardscape or design-build project.
Why It Matters
Why Our Outdoor Landscape Lighting?
Built for Central California conditions and the way our clients actually live.
Safer paths, steps, and entries
Added security and deterrence
Dramatic curb appeal after dark
Marine-grade fixtures for the coast
Outdoor Landscape Lighting Pricing Guide
Full breakdown of outdoor landscape lighting pricing, timelines, and what affects cost in Monterey County — 8-page PDF.
Avg reply: ~2 hrs
Our Process
How Outdoor Landscape Lighting Works
Transparent, organized, and accountable from quote to final walk-through.
- 1
Lighting Design Walkthrough
We walk the property at dusk where possible, identify safety, security, and feature-lighting goals, and quote in writing within 48 hours.
- 2
Fixture & Layout Plan
A layout that balances path safety, accent drama, and security — with marine-grade fixtures spec'd for coastal exposure.
- 3
Install & Wiring
Low-voltage wiring run cleanly underground, fixtures set and aimed, transformer and smart timer installed.
- 4
Night Aiming & Handover
Final aim and dimming dialed in after dark, then we hand over timer programming and a simple maintenance plan.
What We Do
Our Outdoor Landscape Lighting Services
Comprehensive service offerings across every phase of the project.
Path & Walkway Lighting
Step & Deck Lighting
Uplighting for Trees & Architecture
Security & Floodlighting
Patio & Entertainment Lighting
Smart Timers & Transformers
Low-Voltage System Design
Repair & Fixture Replacement
Question about outdoor landscape lighting?
60 seconds of questions, then we'll come back with a real plan — not a sales pitch.
Avg reply: ~2 hrs
Service Area
Outdoor Landscape Lighting Across Monterey County
Serving the Central Coast from the coastal fog belt to the Salinas Valley. Don't see your city? Ask — we probably cover it.
Salinas Valley
Tap any city for outdoor landscape lighting there — pricing, local context, and crews — or see all service areas.
Good Questions
Outdoor Landscape Lighting — Frequently Asked
Everything homeowners and boards ask us about outdoor landscape lighting in Monterey County. Plus the cross-service questions that come up on every project.
16 of 16 questions
Why low-voltage LED instead of line-voltage?
Does lighting really improve security?
Will the fixtures survive the coastal climate?
Can you light an existing landscape, or only new ones?
Is it on a timer or do I switch it on?
Do you repair existing landscape lighting?
How does Turftenders pricing work?
Billing depends on what you're booking:
- Maintenance programs are flat-rate monthly, billed in advance.
- Install projects (turf, hardscape, design-build) use milestone billing tied to work completed, with the deposit kept within California's home-improvement limit of 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less.
- HOA contracts follow your community's preferred billing cadence — monthly or quarterly.
Estimate ranges by service category live on each service page.
How fast can you start my project?
Spring and early summer (March–June) book out fastest — if you're targeting a specific deadline (party, listing, HOA inspection), tell us the date when you reach out and we'll work backward from it.
Are you licensed and insured?
Do you offer financing?
How do I pay?
Do you guarantee your work?
- 1-year workmanship warranty on every install we run.
- Artificial turf: 8-year manufacturer warranty (UV, fiber, backing).
- Hardscape materials: 10–50 years depending on product (pavers, retaining wall blocks).
- Trees and shrubs: 1-year plant-replacement warranty.
Keep the invoice — it's your warranty document. Gallery shows projects we still maintain that are 5+ years old.
What happens after I request a quote?
Step-by-step:
- Day 0: A real person reads your request the same day it comes in — not a bot, not tomorrow.
- Within 24 hours: We reach out to schedule a walkthrough, usually that same week.
- The walkthrough: 30–45 minutes on-site. We measure, photograph, and ask about timing/budget.
- Within 48 hours of the visit: Written estimate in your inbox — line items, materials, schedule, total. No surprises.
Start the process from the contact page — most people finish the form in under 90 seconds.
Do you charge for consultations?
What if I want to change the scope mid-project?
Do you use subcontractors?
- A licensed arborist for large tree removal or any work near the dripline of a heritage tree.
- A licensed electrician for landscape lighting circuits over 12V (low-voltage runs we install ourselves).
Both are known names who've worked with us for years. More about how we run crews →
From the Blog
Outdoor Landscape Lighting Guides & Insights
Local outdoor landscape lighting advice from our Monterey County crews.
Outdoor LightingLandscape Lighting Cost in Monterey and Carmel
What a low-voltage LED landscape lighting system costs on the Monterey Peninsula and in Salinas, what drives the price, and where it's worth spending more.
Outdoor LightingCoastal Landscape Lighting: Fixtures That Survive Salt Air
Why landscape lights fail near the coast in Pacific Grove, Carmel and Pebble Beach, and the fixtures, connections and layout choices that hold up.
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Other Services We Offer
Turftenders is a full-service landscape company — bundle multiple scopes into one project.
Artificial Turf Installation
$8–$15 per sq ft installed
Lawn Maintenance
$45–$75 per visit (residential)
HOA Contracts
Custom bid per community
Softscape
$4–$12 per sq ft installed
Hardscaping
$15–$35 per sq ft installed
Landscape Design
$500–$5,000+ design fees
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Repairs from $125 · new zones $95–$250 each
Tree Trimming & Removal
Trimming from $250 · removal $400–$2,500+
Drainage & Grading
French drains $1,200–$4,500 · grading by scope
Sod & Lawn Installation
$1.50–$3.50 per sq ft installed
Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control
$50–$120 per treatment · annual programs
Free Estimate · No Obligation
Ready to Start Your Outdoor Landscape Lighting Project?
Free on-site consultation and written estimate across Monterey County. Typical range: $2,000–$6,000 typical install.
- On-site walkthrough within the week
- Written estimate in 48 hours — no guessing
- Licensed, insured, and local since 2009
Who's this quote for?
Takes about 60 seconds. No pressure, no obligation.