Backyard & Garden Lighting in North York
Custom backyard and garden lighting design and installation for outdoor living and landscaping.
Call (416) 828-6976Serving North York
North York’s mix of established family homes and newer highrise developments means every electrical job is a little different. We provide panel upgrades, lighting installations, and commercial electrical service throughout North York, sized to whether you’re in a detached home or a multi-unit building.
Detached homes in Newtonbrook and Bathurst Manor, many built from the 1950s through the 1970s, often need a panel upgrade to support central air, EV charging, or a basement renovation. In Willowdale and Bayview Village, where highrise and mid-rise condo development has grown quickly, we do more in-suite electrical work and coordinate with property management on building-wide upgrades. Don Mills’ mix of older homes and commercial plazas keeps us busy with both residential panel work and retail lighting retrofits.
We regularly work in:Willowdale,Don Mills,Bayview Village,Newtonbrook,Bathurst Manor, and the rest of North York.
More about our work in North York
Overview
We provide backyard & garden lighting for homes and businesses throughout North York, including Willowdale, Don Mills, Bayview Village, Newtonbrook, and the rest of North York.
Extend your living space into the evening with professionally designed and installed outdoor lighting. We plan and wire low-voltage and line-voltage landscape lighting for backyards, gardens, patios and walkways, including path lights, uplighting for trees and architectural features, deck and step lighting, and string lighting for entertaining areas. Every installation uses weatherproof, code-compliant fixtures and wiring sized correctly for your property, with transformers and controls placed for easy access and reliable performance. Electrovoltage designs and installs backyard and garden lighting for homes across Toronto and the GTA, and pairs well with our potlight, panel upgrade and electrical troubleshooting services.
- Path, step & deck lighting
- Tree & landscape uplighting
- Weatherproof, code-compliant wiring
Why It Matters
Outdoor lighting does two jobs that are easy to overlook until you don’t have them: it makes steps, paths, and pool or hot tub areas safe to use after dark, and it’s what actually makes a backyard usable in the evening rather than just visible from a lit kitchen window. The design choice that matters most is low-voltage versus line-voltage. Low-voltage systems run through a transformer that steps household power down to 12V, which is safer to install across a garden bed and cheaper to run for path and accent lighting. Line-voltage is usually reserved for fixed structural lighting or where a low-voltage run isn’t practical. Getting that choice wrong, including the transformer sizing and placement, is the most common reason DIY outdoor lighting ends up flickering, tripping a GFCI, or failing within a season.
How Backyard & Garden Lighting Works
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Property walkthrough & design
We walk the yard with you, identify what to highlight (paths, steps, trees, architectural features) and plan a fixture layout.
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Transformer & circuit planning
We size the transformer, plan low-voltage versus line-voltage runs, and confirm your existing outdoor circuit has the capacity, or plan a dedicated one.
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Installation
We install weatherproof fixtures and bury or route wiring cleanly, sized and rated correctly for outdoor, in-ground use.
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Timer/smart control setup & walkthrough
We set up timers or app-based controls where wanted and walk you through operating and maintaining the system.
What Affects the Cost
Cost depends on fixture count, whether the layout is low-voltage or line-voltage, how much trenching or wiring complexity the property requires, and whether your existing outdoor circuit has capacity or a dedicated circuit needs to be run first.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you handle commercial electrical work for plazas and offices in North York?
- Yes, we provide commercial electrical services including lighting retrofits, panel upgrades, and maintenance for retail plazas, offices, and commercial properties throughout North York.
- Do you install low-voltage landscape lighting?
- Yes, we design and install both low-voltage and line-voltage outdoor lighting systems, including transformers, path lights, and uplighting, sized correctly for your property.
- Can outdoor lighting be added to an existing circuit?
- It depends on your existing outdoor circuit capacity. We assess your panel and exterior wiring as part of every garden lighting quote and recommend a dedicated circuit or panel upgrade if needed.
- How much does backyard and garden lighting cost?
- Cost depends on the number of fixtures, whether you need low-voltage or line-voltage wiring, and the complexity of the layout. We provide a fixed quote after a walkthrough of your property.
- Do I need a transformer for landscape lighting?
- Low-voltage landscape lighting requires a transformer to step down power safely for outdoor fixtures. We size and place the transformer for easy access and reliable performance as part of every installation.
- Can you add lighting to an existing deck or patio?
- Yes, we regularly retrofit lighting into existing decks, patios, and walkways, running new wiring or tapping into existing circuits where capacity allows.
Other Services in North York
Panel Upgrades in North York
Upgrade your electrical panel for improved safety, capacity and reliability.
EV Charger Installation in North York
Professional EV charger installation for homes and businesses.
Fire Alarm Installation in North York
Protect your property with code-compliant fire alarm systems and monitoring.
Potlights & Lighting in North York
Custom lighting design and installation to enhance your space.
Electrical Troubleshooting in North York
Fast diagnosis and repair for electrical issues big or small.
Commercial Electrical Services in North York
Reliable electrical solutions for offices, retail and industrial properties.
Industrial Electrician in North York
Fault finding, diagnostics and electrical maintenance for industrial and production facilities.
Knob-and-Tube Wiring Removal in North York
Safe removal and replacement of outdated knob-and-tube wiring in older Toronto and GTA homes.
Aluminum Wiring Replacement in North York
Aluminum wiring repair and replacement to reduce fire risk and meet insurance requirements.
Generator Installation in North York
Standby generator installation and backup power systems for homes and businesses.
Electrical Safety Inspection in North York
ESA-compliant electrical safety inspections for home sales, insurance, and peace of mind.
Whole-Home Surge Protection in North York
Panel-level surge protection to guard your home’s electronics and appliances.
Basement Electrical Wiring in North York
Electrical rough-in and finishing for basement renovations and legal second suites.
Air Conditioner Electrical Installation in North York
Dedicated circuits, disconnect switches, and panel capacity for central air and ductless AC systems.
Hot Tub Electrical Installation in North York
GFCI-protected dedicated circuits, disconnects, and bonding for hot tubs and spas, installed to Ontario Electrical Code.
Smart Video Doorbell Installation in North York
Correct wiring, transformer, and power setup for Ring, Nest, and other video doorbells, done right the first time.
Sump Pump Panel Installation in North York
Duplex sump pump control panel installation and wiring for industrial, commercial and multi-residential properties, with alarms and redundant pump control.
High Bay Lighting Installation in North York
LED high bay lighting installation and retrofits for warehouses, shops and industrial facilities, wired for even coverage and lower energy costs.
600V Welding Plug Installation in North York
600V welding disconnect and pin-and-sleeve plug installation for industrial and commercial shops running heavy-duty welding equipment.
Restaurant Electrician in North York
Electrical installation and repair for restaurants and commercial kitchens, from hood suppression interlocks to dedicated equipment circuits.
Warehouse Electrician in North York
Electrical installation and repair for warehouses and distribution centres, from dock and racking power to forklift charging stations.
Security Camera Installation in North York
Wiring and power for CCTV and PoE security camera systems in homes and businesses, done right the first time.
Outlet Installation & Repair in North York
New outlet installation, relocations, and repairs for homes and businesses, including GFCI, USB, and dedicated appliance circuits.
Three-Phase Motor Wiring & Repair in North York
Three-phase motor circuit installation, motor control wiring, and repair for industrial and commercial equipment.
Solar PV Installation in North York
Grid-tied solar PV system design and installation, including panel mounting, inverter wiring, and utility interconnection.
Security Alarm Installation in North York
Wiring and installation for burglar alarm systems, including door/window sensors, motion detectors, keypads, and monitoring.
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