This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your outdoor kitchens & living project isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.
When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.
How much does permanent outdoor lighting cost in Arizona?
Permanent roofline LEDs are the Christmas-lights-forever category — installed year-round, controlled by app, color-changing.
Educational estimate, not a quote. Ranges shown are Arizona-market planning estimates. Final pricing depends on site access, size, materials, engineering, drainage, utilities, permits, equipment access, existing conditions, and final scope. Binding pricing is only valid in a written proposal signed by an AE representative.
What drives cost
- Linear footage of eave/roofline covered.
- Number of stories and access difficulty.
- Controller tier (basic vs full app / voice / scene programming).
- Add-ons: uplights on trees/columns, path lights, landscape zones tied in.
What's included in an AE LEDs install
- Aluminum track secured under eave (hidden by day).
- RGB+W individually-addressable LED nodes.
- Transformer + weatherproof controller.
- App control (schedules, holiday scenes, custom colors).
- Cleanup, walkthrough, and warranty registration.
Common questions.
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Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."