Outdoor Lighting Installation in Newcastle WA

Enhance Safety and Curb Appeal with Outdoor Lighting

Dark winters in Newcastle, Bellevue, and the Pacific Northwest make proper outdoor lighting essential for safety, security, and curb appeal. Whether you want to illuminate a dark pathway, deter trespassers with motion-sensor floodlights, or highlight your home's architecture, professional installation ensures it works reliably in our wet weather.

Here is a breakdown of the most common outdoor lighting installations we perform at Clarity Electric and what you can expect to pay.

Security & Motion Sensor Lighting

Security lighting is the most requested outdoor electrical upgrade. Motion-sensor LED floodlights are incredibly effective at deterring prowlers and making your driveway safer to navigate at night.

Cost to Install Security Lights: $250 – $500 per light

• Fixture Replacement ($150 - $250): If you already have an existing exterior light box and just want to swap an old fixture for a modern LED motion light, the cost is on the lower end.
• New Installation ($350 - $500+): If we need to pull new wire from your panel or an existing circuit, drill through exterior siding, and mount a new weatherproof box, the labor increases.

Landscape & Pathway Lighting

Low-voltage landscape lighting transforms your yard after dark. It highlights trees, illuminates walkways, and adds a premium feel to your home's exterior.

Cost for Landscape Lighting: $1,500 – $3,500+

Landscape lighting is typically priced as a complete system rather than per light. A standard system includes:

• A low-voltage transformer mounted near an exterior outlet.
• Direct-burial low-voltage wire trenched along your garden beds.
• 8 to 15 LED path lights, spotlights, or wash lights.

Patio & Deck Lighting

If you want to enjoy your outdoor living space year-round, proper lighting is key. Popular options include recessed LED lights installed in covered patio ceilings, post-cap lights for deck railings, and weatherproof outlets for string lights.

Cost for Patio Electrical Upgrades:

• Outdoor Recessed Lights: $200 – $300 per light (installed in existing soffits or covered patios).
• Dedicated Exterior Outlets: $250 – $400 per outlet. All new exterior outlets must be GFCI protected and have an "in-use" weatherproof cover.

Why Hire a Licensed Electrician for Outdoor Lighting?

Water and electricity do not mix. DIY outdoor lighting often leads to tripped GFCI breakers during heavy rain, corroded wires, or worse—electrical shock hazards. A licensed electrician will ensure:

• Properly rated outdoor wire (UF-B) is used.
• All exterior boxes are completely weatherproofed and caulked.
• Circuits are properly sized so your new lights don't overload existing breakers.
• All work meets Washington State electrical codes.

Ready to Light Up Your Yard?

Based right here in Newcastle, Clarity Electric specializes in outdoor lighting installations that stand up to Pacific Northwest weather. Call 425-210-4791 or request a free quote to discuss your project.