Place every fixture
Pole, bollard, flood, accent, and security lights should be visible in the property plan.
Satellite lighting planning
Plan outdoor lighting. See coverage. Request local quotes.
Place fixtures on the property map, aim coverage, adjust daylight visibility, and prepare a clearer lighting quote request.
- Place fixtures on the map
- Aim coverage with a heatmap
- Plan poles, wiring, controls, and brightness
Outdoor lighting cost calculator
Your planning estimate updates immediately as you change fixture count, product, heads, pole/base work, trenching, wiring, controls, and local factors. Coverage is still a planning simulation, not a certified photometric plan.
Lighting planning estimate
Single midpoint price with the likely planning range below it.
Estimated unit rate$4,657 - $9,404 / each
Materials$5,771
Labor$4,015
Overhead$979
Profit$1,615
Pricing notes
- Lighting coverage and product output are planning simulations based on available specs. Contractors should verify final photometrics, glare, electrical, code, and permits.
2fixtures / poles6total light heads117,000modeled lumens900Wconnected load
Pickleball lighting layout1 x 1 court layout | 2 poles, poles on one long side, 5 ft from the court edge.
2poles6heads900Wload
The calculator uses this as a linked sport-court layout. The map estimator will still let you place, move, and aim the actual poles before requesting quotes.
Lighting details affecting this estimate
Lighting equipment$5,200Installation labor$2,500Concrete / pole base$2,280Trenching / wiring allowance$1,700Controls / timer allowance$700
Use this estimate as a starting point
This estimate is not localized yet. You can still draw it on the map, or add an address first for local context.
Project planning focus
Plan lighting around coverage, glare, and electrical scope
Lighting pages should help property planners show where lights belong, what each fixture is aimed at, how much overlap is expected, and which connected project the lighting serves. The coverage preview is planning-grade and should lead to a contractor review, not replace photometric or electrical design.
Estimate My Lighting
Aim before pricing
Left/right direction, tilt, mounting height, dimming, and beam assumptions change the coverage conversation.
Show connected work
Lighting for a court, driveway, path, gate, or wall should reference that item so the right contractor can quote it.
Lighting styles
Plan lighting around the area it needs to serve
The same property may need court lighting, path lighting, security lighting, and accent lighting. Keep those fixtures organized so contractors understand the intent.
Sport court lighting
Pole-mounted fixture planning for pickleball, basketball, tennis, and multi-court areas.
- $0 - $0 / sq ft
- Materials: $0 / sq ft
- Labor: $0 / sq ft
Area and flood lighting
Broader visibility for open pads, yards, lots, driveways, and work areas.
- $0 - $0 / sq ft
- Materials: $0 / sq ft
- Labor: $0 / sq ft
Concrete pad lighting
Fixture planning for concrete pads, service areas, equipment yards, and small work zones.
Path and walkway lighting
Lower-height fixture planning for paths, entries, steps, and circulation routes.
- $0 - $0 / sq ft
- Materials: $0 / sq ft
- Labor: $0 / sq ft
Entry and step lighting
A smaller lighting scope for entries, walkways, steps, and approach areas.
Landscape and accent lighting
Feature lighting for planting beds, walls, signs, trees, and property focal points.
- $0 - $0 / sq ft
- Materials: $0 / sq ft
- Labor: $0 / sq ft
Security and driveway lighting
Visibility planning for driveways, gates, parking areas, entries, and utility zones.
- $0 - $0 / sq ft
- Materials: $0 / sq ft
- Labor: $0 / sq ft
Asphalt area lighting
Lighting scope for asphalt driveways, paved access, parking pads, and darker surface areas.
Cost drivers
What usually moves a lighting estimate
Fixture and pole type
Wattage, lumen output, mounting style, poles, heads, and fixture ratings affect material cost.
Electrical access
Panel distance, trenching, conduit, wire size, controls, timers, and switching can become major scope items.
Mounting height and footing
Higher poles, concrete footings, brackets, and equipment access change labor.
Coverage requirements
Courts and work areas may need more consistent brightness than paths, accent lighting, or driveway security lighting.
Glare and spill control
Neighbors, roads, windows, and property lines can require shielding, aiming changes, or different fixtures.
Permits and code review
Electrical permitting, utility marking, inspections, and local lighting rules may apply.
Lighting planning workflow
Place lights before asking contractors to quote the layout
Lighting estimates depend on fixture type, pole height, aiming, coverage overlap, trenching, controls, footing work, and whether the lights are serving a sport court, driveway, path, or open area.
- 01
Choose the lighting use
Start with sport court, flood, path, accent, or security lighting assumptions.
- 02
Place fixtures
Click the map where poles, bollards, or mounted fixtures should sit.
- 03
Aim the coverage
Drag aim handles and adjust tilt, height, and fixture direction to preview the coverage intent.
- 04
Request a lighting quote
Send contractors the fixture list, aiming assumptions, estimated coverage, notes, photos, and linked project context.
Start Planning on the MapYour saved plan stays in this browser until you submit a quote request.
Mistakes to avoid
Lighting mistakes to avoid
Use these reminders before you request quotes, so the first contractor conversation starts with fewer unknowns.
Using one fixture for every use
A court, walkway, driveway, and accent feature need different brightness and mounting assumptions.
Ignoring power route
A fixture location is incomplete without thinking about trenching, conduit, and panel access.
Treating the heatmap as certified photometrics
The heatmap is useful for planning, but contractors still need to verify fixture output, glare, and electrical code.
Property plan
Build a lighting plan around placement, aim, and electrical scope
A useful lighting plan shows fixture locations, aiming direction, mounting height, dimming assumptions, controls, wiring/trenching expectations, and any connected sport court or driveway scope.
Lighting quote prep
A stronger lighting request includes fixture locations, products or planning fixture types, mounting heights, aiming, dimming, heatmap intent, connected project items, power route photos, controls, and glare or neighbor concerns.
The drawing is planning-grade. A contractor, permit office, engineer, surveyor, or utility locator may still need to verify boundaries, utilities, drainage, structural requirements, slope, soil, and field measurements.
Estimate My LightingFixture placement
Pole, bollard, wall-mounted, and ground fixtures need different footing, power, and access assumptions.
Aim and tilt
Left/right aim and vertical tilt change where light lands and where spill may occur.
Power and controls
Trenching, conduit, panel capacity, switches, timers, photocells, and smart controls can change scope.
Neighbors and glare
A planning heatmap helps discuss coverage, but final glare, code, and photometric review may still be needed.
See the estimator in action
Start with the map, then refine the lighting scope.
The walkthrough shows the satellite planning workflow. Use it as the starting point, then switch into lighting mode to draw this project on your property.
- Finds the property on satellite imagery
- Shows live measurements and cost updates
- Prepares a quote-ready project summary
Start with the property map
Place the lights and preview coverage on the map.
Create a lighting layout, aim each fixture, review the planning range, and request quotes when the coverage intent is clear.