Why is Hiring a Certified Lighting Technician So Important?

Many homeowners fail to realize the importance of hiring a certified lighting technician and why they are so pivotal to the proper functioning of their outdoor lighting system. They often look for every possible means to save money even if it means doing the job themselves, without adequate knowledge and skills to properly design and install these lighting systems. At the end of the day, most of these homeowners end up regretting this initial decision and end up incurring more expense than they had budgeted. Here are just a few reasons why hiring a certified lighting technician is of great importance.

Physical Risk is Considerably Reduced

A significant risk of burns, fires and shocks accompany all electrical work. However, certified lighting technicians have the training, skills and tools necessary to mitigate these risks.

Product Knowledge

Not only are certified lighting technician experienced in custom designs, they are knowledgeable when it comes to lighting fixtures, bulbs and lighting techniques. They offer the best products available and also the latest in technology, and can ensure you receive the best bang for your buck.

Time is Saved

When you do not possess experience, tools and training, everything takes longer. Most certified lighting technicians can easily complete a lighting project within one or two days. The same can generally not be said when doing the work yourself.

High Quality End Results

End results usually vary when done by an amateur, including exposed wires, poor connections that won’t last, crooked fixtures and more, through simple mistakes due to lack of experience or improper tools. When you hire a certified lighting technician, you already know what to expect: wires properly buried, the right high quality fixture for the job, installed correctly and aimed properly.

Full Improvement Value

High quality landscape lighting can have a significant impact on the value of your property. However, without excellent installation and proper permits you might not get the full value if you later decide to sell.


Located in Summerfield, NC Southern Lights- Architectural and Landscape Lighting serves properties and property management companies throughout the state of NC including Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Burlington, Reidsville, Oak Ridge, Brown Summit, Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Raleigh, Charlotte, Kannapolis, Salisbury, Gastonia, Matthews, etc.  Southern Lights has installed hundreds of outdoor landscape lighting systems and carries more certifications than anyone in the state. We specialize in lighting designs and service everything we install as well as lighting systems installed by others. With attention to detail and a solid knowledge of design, Southern Lights is the leading outdoor landscape lighting firm in the state of NC and beyond. See why our clients choose us. Contact us today by web (online form) or phone 336-451-4969

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