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Landscape Lighting & Irrigation Design in Huntersville, NC

Compare 12 Huntersville, NC landscape lighting and irrigation designers. Learn what the work involves, what to check, and how our scoring ranks them.

Good lighting and irrigation design starts with a plan, not a box of fixtures. In Huntersville, that usually means low-voltage LED lighting for paths, oaks, and facades, plus drip or spray zones sized to red clay soil and hot, dry stretches in July and August. The two systems share trenches and power, so many designers handle both.

What to look for

  • A site visit and a drawn layout with fixture types, zone maps, and transformer or controller specs.
  • Solid-brass or copper fixtures, and a transformer with enough capacity to add more lights later.
  • Smart controllers with rain and soil-moisture sensors, and backflow preventer testing handled to local code.
  • A written warranty covering both parts and labor, and a night-time walkthrough after install.

How our scoring helps

We compare the 12 businesses in this category on the same criteria so you don't have to guess from a polished gallery. See the ranked guide to lighting and irrigation design in Huntersville for the current order, and read how we score to see what counts and what doesn't.

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All landscape lighting & irrigation design in Huntersville, NC, ranked by score and relevance

We found 12 businesses offering landscape lighting & irrigation design in Huntersville, NC; 6 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is landscape lighting & irrigation design, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.

Light Your Nights
#1
88

Light Your Nights

5.0(79)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Reviewers keep praising the same things: quick visits, clear talk, and lighting that looks well planned. Several say the team walked them through options without pushing a sale. Customers name the team often, and many say they would call again for upgrades or new projects.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design
A Cut Above Landscaping
#2
88

A Cut Above Landscaping

5.0(47)✓ Google-verified

Reviewers rely on this crew for dependable visits and clear updates. Customers often mention quick replies by phone and text. Many say the team shows up when promised and treats their property with care. Paragraph placeholder

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design
Above All Sprinklers, Landscapes & Drains.
#3
77

Above All Sprinklers, Landscapes & Drains.

4.4(34)✓ Google-verified

The team consistently earns praise for quick turnarounds and transparent pricing. Customers describe him as straightforward: he shows up on time, listens to what needs fixing, and quotes fairly. Reviewers highlight same-day repairs, smartphone-controlled controller upgrades, and efficient sprinkler head replacements. One past customer reports an unfinished backflow installation and unresponsiveness, which stands as a notable exception in an otherwise strong track record. The majority of calls come for irrigation repair and maintenance, where the response times and fair rates appear to be the draw. Customers mention discovering the team through community Facebook recommendations. Landscape and drainage work appears less frequently in reviews, suggesting irrigation is the core strength.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignResidential Landscape DesignCommercial Landscape Design
Nightscapes Landscape, Lighting & Design
#4
78

Nightscapes Landscape, Lighting & Design

4.7(14)✓ Google-verified

Most customers describe complete yard transformations delivered by a professional crew that listens carefully to their vision, executes with attention to detail, and stays responsive after the work is done. Reviews consistently praise Cameron, Ashley, and the team for fair pricing, quick turnarounds on lighting and landscape redesigns, and excellent communication throughout.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design
3Littlestarslandscapellc
#5
73 low data

3Littlestarslandscapellc

4.4(21)✓ Google-verified

Most reviews praise the team for fast quoting (often same-day), fair prices, and solid hardscape work. However, a handful of older complaints describe long project gaps and communication lapses that left jobs incomplete for months.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design

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Fox Seed Landscaping
#6
67 low data

Fox Seed Landscaping

5.0(3)

Fox Seed Landscaping earns consistent five-star reviews for professional, dependable work and flexibility-customers note they show up reliably without contract pressure.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignSustainable / Native Landscape Design

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Common questions about landscape lighting & irrigation design

How much does landscape lighting and irrigation design cost?
As a rough guide, a lighting system for an average yard often runs $3,000 to $8,000 installed, and larger or more detailed designs cost more. A new irrigation system commonly runs $3,000 to $7,000 depending on zone count. Design fees are sometimes separate or credited to the install. Get itemized quotes.
How often does a system need service?
Irrigation should be checked each spring and winterized or adjusted in fall, with controller schedules changed by season. Lighting needs a yearly check for buried wires, aimed fixtures, and plant growth blocking light. LED lamps often last many years.
What should I expect during installation?
Expect a site walk, a layout for approval, trenching with some temporary lawn disturbance, then fixture or head placement and testing. Most residential jobs take a few days. A good installer does a night-time lighting review and teaches you the controller.
How can I judge a designer's quality?
Ask for a drawn plan, photos of finished work at night, references from jobs a few years old, and warranty terms in writing. Check that they hold the proper licensing for irrigation and electrical work and carry insurance.

Last updated 2026-10-21