Outdoor Lighting Installation in the GTA
Low-voltage LED landscape lighting that enhances beauty, safety, and security.
Outdoor lighting transforms your GTA property after dark — extending the hours you can enjoy your outdoor living spaces, improving safety along walkways and stairs, deterring intruders, and showcasing your home's architectural features and landscaping. Modern low-voltage LED landscape lighting systems consume a fraction of the energy of older halogen systems while producing superior light quality and lasting 50,000+ hours. Professional outdoor lighting design considers light layering — combining uplighting for architectural features, path lighting for safety, accent lighting for gardens and water features, and task lighting for outdoor kitchens and entertaining areas. In the GTA, where winter darkness arrives by 5 PM and outdoor living is concentrated in the warmer months, well-designed lighting makes the difference between a backyard that's usable 6 months and one that's inviting year-round. Buildoreno designs and installs low-voltage LED landscape lighting systems across the Greater Toronto Area, with smart controls, seasonal adjustments, and maintenance programs.
What you get, done right
What would you like to light?
Toggle the zones that matter to you — paths, the facade, gardens, the deck — and we'll tally a typical fixture count and an honest installed range. No email gate, no fake-precise number.
Low-voltage LED, professionally installed. Final pricing depends on fixture quality, wiring runs, and smart controls — every estimate is a free, measured quote.
| Zone | Typical fixtures | Installed range |
|---|---|---|
| Path & steps | 6 | $900 – $1,500 |
| Facade uplighting | 4 | $800 – $1,400 |
| Garden & tree accents | 5 | $900 – $1,500 |
| Deck & patio | 4 | $600 – $1,100 |
| Driveway & entrance | 3 | $550 – $950 |
| Security (motion) | 2 | $400 – $700 |
| Transformer, wiring & controls | — | $600 – $1,200 |
Our process, step by step
- 1Lighting Design Consultation
We visit your property at dusk to understand existing light conditions. Together we identify key features to illuminate, safety requirements, and the ambiance you want to create.
- 2System Design & Specification
We create a lighting plan showing fixture locations, beam spreads, and wiring runs. We specify transformer size, wire gauge, and fixture types based on the design and power requirements.
- 3Installation
Low-voltage wiring is buried in shallow trenches or run through existing landscape beds. Fixtures are positioned, aimed, and connected. The transformer is mounted in a concealed location near a power source.
- 4Programming & Adjustment
Timers, photocells, and smart controls are configured. Each fixture is aimed and adjusted for optimal light spread. We fine-tune the design at night to ensure the lighting achieves the intended effect.
What it costs
Every Buildoreno estimate is a free, itemized written quote — no hidden line items. Your exact price depends on site conditions, materials, and scope.
See the full landscaping cost guide →Last updated: March 2026
Outdoor Lighting Installation questions, answered
Yes. Low-voltage systems operate at 12V — safe to touch, bury in garden beds, and work around water features. Unlike line-voltage (120V) systems, low-voltage lighting does not require electrical permits in most GTA municipalities and can be maintained without an electrician.
A typical 15-fixture LED system running 6 hours per night costs about $3–5 per month in electricity. LED fixtures consume 2–8 watts each compared to 20–50 watts for halogen equivalents. The energy savings often pay for the LED upgrade within 2 years.
Absolutely. Low-voltage wiring is thin and flexible, easily routed through existing garden beds, under mulch, and along hardscape edges. Fixtures are compact and can be positioned without disturbing established plantings. Most retrofit installations take 1–2 days.
Yes. LED fixtures actually perform better in cold temperatures. Our fixtures are rated for -40°C operation. The main winter consideration is snow coverage — we position fixtures to remain visible above typical snow accumulation and adjust light angles for winter conditions.
Ready to light
up the yard?
Book a free dusk consult. We'll walk the property after dark, identify what's worth lighting, and design a low-voltage LED system with the zones, fixtures, and controls that fit — itemized, no surprises.
Call (647) 254-0877