Landscape Lighting · Ann Arbor, MI

Landscape Lighting Installation in Ann Arbor, MI

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Ann Arbor, MI landscape lighting installation
Landscape Lighting Types

Four kinds of landscape lighting installed across Ann Arbor.

Each type fits a different property scale. Network installers across Ann Arbor specialize across all four.

Path Lighting

Path Lighting

Bollards and low-voltage pathway lights along garden walks and beds.

Tree Uplighting

Tree Uplighting

Warm uplights making mature trees the property’s nighttime architecture.

Garden Bed Accent

Garden Bed Accent

Soft accent washes on flowering beds and ornamental plantings.

Water Feature Lights

Water Feature Lights

Underwater and shoreline lighting for ponds, fountains, and pools.

Ann Arbor Investment Snapshot

What landscape lighting projects typically run in Ann Arbor, MI.

Ann Arbor sits within the Michigan pricing tier. Ranges reflect typical residential installs; estate-scale work in Burns Park or Ives Woods runs significantly higher.

Project Type Low High
Path lighting only (10–15 fixtures) $1,400 $3,200
Garden uplighting (8–12 trees) $2,900 $6,300
Path + uplighting + accent $5,750 $11K
Estate-scale landscape system $11K $34K
Designer-led custom plan $17K $69K
Every Ann Arbor install

Six commitments on every Ann Arbor landscape lighting project.

What gets included in the base scope. Not as upcharges. The network’s quality bar.

01

HDC coordination for Ann Arbor historic district properties

02

Climate-specific fixture rating (Ann Arbor HDC review + Craftsman heritage + university architectural review + Michigan freeze-thaw)

03

Designer-led plan for estate-scale work

04

Brass throughout, finish matched to Ann Arbor architectural era

05

Smart-platform integration (Caseta mid-tier, RA3 for estates)

06

Color temperature appropriate to era and material context

Sample Ann Arbor Projects

Three realistic Ann Arbor scenarios. Itemized.

Real-world line items from Ann Arbor network installations. Your project will price differently. Request a free quote for an exact scope.

Burns Park, Ann Arbor

Burns Park estate landscape

Premier estate landscape install in Burns Park. Designer-led, brass throughout, Ann Arbor-aesthetic-appropriate.

  • Designer plan$2,400
  • Fixtures$6,800
  • Wire/transformer$1,800
  • Install labor$3,800
Project total $10,400

Ives Woods, Ann Arbor

Ives Woods landscape

Mid-scope landscape install on a Ives Woods property.

  • Site visit$900
  • Fixtures$3,400
  • Install labor$2,400
Project total $6,700

Old West Side, Ann Arbor

Old West Side landscape

Modest scope landscape install in Old West Side.

  • Site visit$500
  • Fixtures$1,800
  • Install labor$1,400
Project total $3,700
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Ann Arbor Neighborhoods We Serve

Local installers across Ann Arbor’s established residential areas.

Each Ann Arbor neighborhood reads differently after dark. Our network installers know the architectural styles, mature landscaping, and material requirements specific to each.

Burns Park

1910s Craftsman and Colonial Revival estate residential

Ives Woods

Estate residential in a wooded enclave

Old West Side

Restored Victorian residential in a Landmark district

Barton Hills

Estate community north of the city. Independent area

Geddes-Highland

Estate residential along Geddes Road

Angell School area

Tudor and Craftsman residential in the Angell Elementary neighborhood

What Homeowners Say

Recent reviews from Ann Arbor homeowners.

Recent feedback from Ann Arbor homeowners after their projects closed.

★★★★★
March 2026

“Estate work in Burns Park. Designer-led, brass throughout, HDC coordination handled completely. Heritage-grade execution.”

Catherine H.

Burns Park, Ann Arbor

Landscape Lighting
★★★★★
February 2026

“Ives Woods property. They understood the Ann Arbor HDC review and Craftsman heritage considerations from the first walk-through. Clean install.”

Whitman J.

Ives Woods, Ann Arbor

Landscape Lighting
★★★★★
January 2026

“Modest landscape scope in Old West Side. Honest pricing, finished cleanly. Brass quality fixtures for our property scale.”

Catherine H.

Old West Side, Ann Arbor

Landscape Lighting
★★★★★
December 2025

“Ives Woods install. Clean work, smart-integrated, finished without disruption. Quality Ann Arbor install.”

Whitman J.

Ives Woods, Ann Arbor

Landscape Lighting
Ann Arbor at twilight

Burns Park at twilight — Craftsman and Colonial Revival estate homes with period gas-lantern streetscape.

The Ann Arbor take

A 125,000-resident Washtenaw County city where Burns Park and Ives Woods anchor a Craftsman and Colonial Revival estate market adjacent to the university.

Landscape lighting in Ann Arbor takes advantage of mature urban canopy across Burns Park, Ives Woods, Geddes-Highland, and Barton Hills estate properties. Mature hardwood canopy (oak, maple, beech, hickory) defines much of the affluent residential market. Barton Hills 1+ acre estate properties have substantial mature plantings.

Ann Arbor landscape work requires brass with stainless mounting throughout, narrow-beam uplighters for mature canopies, 18-inch wire burial depth for reliable freeze-thaw performance, slope-aware trenching for Geddes-Highland and Barton Hills grades.

A good Ann Arbor estate landscape install: 8–14 brass specimen tree uplights, perennial bed accents, brass throughout. Investment: $8,000–$20,000.

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FAQ

Landscape Lighting in Ann Arbor — common questions.

How much does landscape lighting cost in Ann Arbor, MI?

Most residential landscape lighting projects in Ann Arbor run between $2,900 and $11K. Estate-scale work in Burns Park or Ives Woods runs significantly higher. Ann Arbor sits within the Michigan pricing tier. Material grade (brass vs aluminum), property size, and smart-control integration are the biggest cost drivers.

Do I need a permit for landscape lighting in Ann Arbor, Michigan?

Low-voltage landscape lighting is permit-exempt in most Ann Arbor installs. Any work involving new circuits, panel changes, or high-voltage fixtures needs a permit from the City of Ann Arbor Building Division.

How long does landscape lighting installation take in Ann Arbor?

Standard residential landscape lighting installs in Ann Arbor typically complete in 1–2 days. Whole-property or estate-scale work in Burns Park, Ives Woods, or larger Old West Side properties usually runs 3–7 days. Most installers schedule within 1–2 weeks of quote acceptance.

What should I look for in a Ann Arbor lighting contractor?

Three things matter most for Ann Arbor: current State of Illinois license + general liability insurance ($1M+), itemized written quotes (fixtures, transformer, wire, labor each on its own line. Never lump-sum), and brass fixtures specified by manufacturer and model number. Not just “brass fixture.” Ann Arbor’s freeze-thaw climate (averages 38 inches of snowfall annually) means fixture material is the single highest-impact decision. The right installer specifies it without being asked.

What is the best time of year for landscape lighting in Ann Arbor?

April through October is peak landscape lighting season in Ann Arbor. Plantings are established for fixture placement, mature trees are leafed out, and the ground is workable for trenching. Book April for May install.