Landscape Lighting

Landscape Lighting in Georgetown, TX

Georgetown’s limestone bluffs and San Gabriel River shoreline hold their shape when a landscape lighting design is done well — every retaining wall, oak, and flowerbed reads clearly after sunset instead of dissolving into shadow. Homeowners in Sun City, Wolf Ranch, and the neighborhoods lining Williams Drive contact Delta Outdoor Lighting for landscape lighting that does more than illuminate; it defines a property’s best features while keeping walkways and entry points safely lit. Founded in 1994 by Mark Ledyard, Delta has spent more than three decades designing and installing low-voltage LED landscape lighting systems across Central Texas. A well-planned system extends the hours a family actually uses their yard and adds a layer of visible security after dark. Call (512) 415-3932 for a free on-site design consultation.

What Landscape lighting Actually Involves

Landscape lighting is the design and installation of a low-voltage outdoor lighting system that highlights a property’s plantings, hardscape, and architecture using a coordinated layout of fixtures rather than a handful of unrelated porch lights. Before installation, most Georgetown yards look flat and unfinished after dark — mature live oaks vanish, stone walls blend into the lawn, and pathways become tripping hazards. Delta’s design process starts with an on-site walk-through to map sightlines from the street, patio, and primary windows, then layers fixture types to match: well lights and bullet-style spotlights for uplighting trees and columns, path lights spaced six to eight feet apart along walkways, and hardscape lights recessed into steps or low walls. Every system runs on a low-voltage transformer stepping household current down to 12 volts, per the National Electrical Code’s requirements for low-voltage lighting systems, with 12-gauge or 10-gauge direct-burial cable sized to prevent voltage drop across longer runs. Georgetown’s shallow topsoil over limestone bedrock means trenching often calls for a narrow-blade trencher or hand tools rather than a standard spade, and Delta’s crews route cable along bed lines and through natural soil pockets to avoid unnecessary rock-breaking. LED fixtures replace the halogen bulbs of years past, cutting energy draw dramatically while lasting 25,000 to 50,000 hours. The after state: a property where every tree, wall, and path reads intentionally from dusk until the timer cuts the system at a set hour.

Our Landscape lighting Process

Step 1 — Free On-Site Design Consultation

Mark Ledyard or a member of the design team walks the property in daylight and, when possible, returns at dusk to see how existing structures and trees actually look after sunset. We ask about how the family uses the yard — evening entertaining, morning dog walks, security concerns — and identify focal points like specimen trees, stone entries, or a pool. This walkthrough determines fixture count and transformer sizing before any wire is run, so the quote reflects the real property rather than a generic package.

Step 2 — Custom Lighting Design

Using the site notes, we build a fixture-by-fixture plan showing placement, beam angle, and wattage for every light, balancing uplighting, path lighting, and accent lighting so no single element overpowers the rest. Georgetown properties on caliche or limestone-heavy lots get a wiring layout that follows existing bed lines and mulched areas wherever the design allows, reducing the amount of rock excavation required. You review and approve the layout before installation begins.

Step 3 — Trenching and Cable Installation

Our crew trenches four to six inches deep along the approved wire runs, using direct-burial 12- or 10-gauge cable sized for the run length to prevent voltage drop at the far end of the system. Where limestone sits close to the surface, we hand-dig or use narrow trenching tools to protect tree roots and existing irrigation lines. Cable is buried, not surface-run, so the finished yard shows fixtures and light — not wire.

Step 4 — Fixture Installation and Aiming

Fixtures go in per the approved design, then we return after dark to fine-tune aim, since a beam angle that looks right on paper often needs adjustment once trees cast real shadows. Every light connects to a multi-tap transformer sized with 20 percent headroom for future additions, and we test voltage at the farthest fixture on each run to confirm it falls within the safe operating range.

Step 5 — System Programming and Walkthrough

We set the transformer’s photocell and timer so the system turns on at dusk and off at whatever hour fits your household, then walk the property with you after dark to confirm every fixture is aimed correctly. You leave with a system that runs itself — no flipping switches, no forgetting to turn lights off — and a design that will still make sense as the landscape matures.

Serving Georgetown and the Surrounding Area

Delta’s landscape lighting crews work throughout Georgetown, from the historic homes near the Williamson County Courthouse Square downtown to the golf-course lots of Cimarron Hills and the river-adjacent properties of Wolf Ranch and San Gabriel River Estates. Large-acreage lots along Williams Drive and out toward Escalera Ranch call for longer wire runs and more significant grade changes than a half-acre lot in Georgetown Village, and our design accounts for lot size and terrain before the first fixture is ordered. Sun City’s age-restricted community often calls for warm, low-glare fixtures under its HOA design guidelines rather than bright security floods, a distinction we build into every design from the start.

Delta also lights properties throughout Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, and the greater Austin area — see our full service area for the current list of communities we serve.

Why Georgetown Homeowners and Businesses Choose Delta Outdoor Lighting

Mark Ledyard founded Delta Outdoor Lighting in 1994, and the company has operated out of Georgetown for more than three decades — long enough to have relit properties as trees matured, fixtures aged, and homeowners’ needs changed. That longevity shows up in the design: Delta builds landscape lighting systems around the low-voltage requirements set out in NEC Article 411 and UL 1838, the national safety standards governing low-voltage landscape lighting systems, using isolating transformers, listed components, and cable sized to avoid voltage drop rather than off-the-shelf kits that dim toward the end of a long run. Fixture selection also follows

DarkSky International’s guidance on shielding and warm color temperature, keeping the glow on your property instead of a neighbor’s bedroom window.

Delta’s designers work as lighting specialists, not as a landscaping company that added lighting as a side offering, which means fixture selection, beam angle, and transformer sizing get the same attention as the plant material around them. The company holds a 5.0 rating across Google, Yelp, Houzz, Facebook, and HomeAdvisor, built over hundreds of Central Texas installations.

Systems are designed with expansion capacity built into the transformer from day one, so adding a few fixtures as landscaping matures doesn’t mean replacing the whole system. Every installation includes a full nighttime walkthrough before the crew leaves, and Delta stands behind its installations with ongoing maintenance and retrofit service for systems that are years — or decades — old.

Explore More Ways to Light Your Georgetown Property

Landscape lighting pairs naturally with other elements of a complete outdoor lighting plan. Homeowners often add architectural lighting to highlight stone or stucco facades, tree lightingmoon lightingpatio lighting and poolscape lighting extend the same design language to the areas where families spend the most time after dark.

What Our Customers Say About Our Landscape lighting

“Working with Mark and his team from beginning to end of the project was a smooth experience — professional, listened to what we wanted, and landed on a design and price that worked for our home.”

— Yves S., Austin, TX

“Delta accented a large outdoor retail space for us and the results were good enough that we’ve recommended them to several of our own clients since.”

— Steve K., Cedar Park, TX

Ready to see your property glow after dark? Contact Delta Outdoor Lighting to schedule your free on-site consultation, or call (512) 415-3932.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does landscape lighting cost in Georgetown?

Professional low-voltage landscape lighting typically runs $100 to $300 per fixture installed, depending on fixture material, run length, and design complexity — a modest front-yard system might use 10 to 15 fixtures, while a full-property design with tree uplighting and pathway lighting can use 30 or more. Delta provides a free on-site consultation and a written quote based on your actual property, not a generic package price.

Will landscape lighting increase my electric bill?

Not significantly. LED landscape lighting fixtures draw 2 to 8 watts each, compared to 20 to 50 watts for older halogen bulbs, so even a 20-fixture system running six to eight hours a night typically adds only a few dollars a month to a utility bill.

Do I need a permit for low-voltage landscape lighting in Georgetown?

Most low-voltage (12-volt) landscape lighting installations don’t require a building permit since the system operates at a fraction of household voltage. If your property needs a new dedicated outdoor GFCI outlet to power the transformer, that portion of the work may require an electrical permit, which Delta coordinates as part of the installation.

How long does installation take?

Most residential systems take one to three days from trenching to final aiming, depending on property size, the number of fixtures, and how much of the run crosses limestone or rock. Delta schedules the final nighttime walkthrough once fixtures are aimed so you can request adjustments before the crew leaves.

How long do LED landscape lighting fixtures last?

Quality LED landscape fixtures are rated for 25,000 to 50,000 hours of use — roughly 15 to 20 years at typical nightly run times — with the transformer and timer typically needing service every five to seven years.

Can I add more fixtures later if I expand my landscaping?

Yes. Delta sizes every transformer with roughly 20 percent extra capacity so most properties can add several fixtures later without upgrading the transformer itself.