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 Scottsdale landscape lighting 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.
Landscape lighting in Scottsdale, dark-sky compliant, brass and copper LED.
AE LEDs designs and installs low-voltage landscape lighting across Scottsdale — DC Ranch, Silverleaf, Grayhawk, Troon North, McDowell Mountain Ranch. Brass and copper fixtures from FX Luminaire, Kichler Pro, and Volt. Dark-sky compliant, app-controlled transformers, moonlighting, tree uplighting — every fixture spec'd for AZ heat and HOA review.
What we install
- Path and accent lighting on driveways and walkways.
- Tree uplighting and moonlighting from mature canopies.
- Wall wash and architectural uplighting on stucco and stone.
- Pool and water-feature integration with color-changing LED.
- App-controlled transformers with scheduled scenes.
- Integration with AE LEDs permanent holiday lighting.
Scottsdale landscape lighting pricing
- Small path/accent system (10–15 fixtures): $3,200–$6,000.
- Whole-yard system (25–40 fixtures): $7,500–$16,000.
- Estate system with moonlighting and app control: $22,000–$80,000+.
- Every fixture, transformer, and control line-itemed on the proposal.
Fixture brands we install
- FX Luminaire — brass, integrated color control, dark-sky options.
- Kichler Pro — brass, wide catalog, HOA-friendly finishes.
- Volt — brass, direct-to-installer pricing.
- Skip: big-box aluminum path lights.
HOA and dark-sky compliance
Most Scottsdale HOAs require dark-sky compliant fixtures, warm 2700K–3000K color temperature, and shielded uplights. We spec compliant brass fixtures on every proposal and prepare HOA submittals for DC Ranch, Silverleaf, Grayhawk, Troon North, and McDowell Mountain Ranch.
Why Scottsdale homeowners choose AE
- In-house electrical crews.
- Dark-sky compliant brass/copper spec published on every proposal.
- App-controlled transformers standard, not upgrade.
- 2-year written workmanship warranty plus manufacturer fixture warranty.
Common questions.
Get your Scottsdale landscape lighting quoted.
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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."
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More lighting questions?
Fixture selection, wire sizing, transformer programming — all in the Lighting section of the Homeowner FAQ.