Landscape Lighting Guys
Saint Louis · Since 2018
Landscape Lighting in Clayton, Missouri
Bring your Clayton home to life after dark.
Why we love serving Clayton
The heart of Saint Louis County
Clayton is the seat of Saint Louis County and one of the most architecturally rich residential markets in the region. Although it has the bustling downtown business district everyone associates with the city, Clayton is actually 80% residential — and the residential neighborhoods are where some of our favorite projects happen.
Most Clayton homes were built between 1900 and 1950 in period revival styles — Tudor, Dutch Colonial, Georgian, French Provincial, Spanish Colonial. Many were designed by named architects, including a number by the famed Saint Louis luxury firm Maritz & Young. The result is residential streets with extraordinary architectural quality — and lighting that, done right, can make those homes genuinely glow at night.
Clayton’s most prized neighborhoods include Wydown Forest (small lots, shallow set-backs, French village character), The Moorlands (a wonderful mix of architecture popular with young professionals), Davis Place (1930s construction between downtown and Wydown shopping), and Claverach Park (founded 1926, 210 homes designed by Julius Pitzman across 88 acres with a central park and nine pocket parks).
Clayton also has an active Architectural Review Board that governs exterior changes to homes. We’re familiar with the ARB process and design lighting that respects neighborhood character and existing ARB guidelines.
Featured work
Recent Clayton projects
Tudor Revival in Wydown Forest — façade uplighting + pathway
Tudor Revival in Wydown Forest — façade uplighting + pathway
Tudor Revival in Wydown Forest — façade uplighting + pathway
More Clayton projects available on request — ask Matt to show you photos during your consultation.
Services available in Clayton
Every Clayton property is unique
From single-spotlight accents to full estate designs — architectural uplighting, pathway, deck, patio, bistro, and permanent roofline lighting.
Our approach
Designed for Clayton
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Designing for Clayton's architectural pedigree
Many Clayton homes were designed by named architects, including the storied Maritz & Young firm. Our role isn't to add a layer of modern light on top of these designs — it's to use light to reveal what's already there. Warm color temperatures, well-hidden fixtures, restrained beam angles.
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Working with Clayton's Architectural Review Board
Clayton's ARB governs exterior changes including some lighting installations. We're familiar with their guidelines, submit documentation when needed, and design with appropriate materials and proportionate fixtures.
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Compact-lot design (Wydown Forest, Moorlands)
Many Clayton neighborhoods have smaller lots and shallow set-backs. A fixture that would disappear in a Town & Country backyard can dominate a Wydown Forest front yard. We use smaller fixtures, lower lumens, and careful aim.
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Claverach Park and other planned subdivisions
Subdivisions like Claverach Park were designed as integrated communities with central parks and pedestrian-friendly streets. We design lighting that fits the original community vision — not just the home, but how it sits within its planned environment.
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Pricing & discounts
For Clayton homes
Coordinating with neighbors? Get 10% off when 5 or more Clayton homes book installations together. Talk to your neighbors — small ask, real savings.
Minimum project value: $650 (covers anything from a single spotlight to a full design)
1-year service package included free with every installation (avg. value $400)
5% discount for military, first responders, and healthcare workers
Payment: 50% upon estimate approval, 50% only when complete and you're fully satisfied
30-day buyback guarantee on stocked fixtures if you're not happy
Ready for your free Clayton estimate?
Fixed-fee proposal, no pressure, no surprises.
Our process
In Clayton
1
Consultation
Matt or a team designer comes to your Clayton home to walk the property.
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Custom Design
Built around your home's architecture and the way you use the space.
3
Installation
Performed by our in-house team — never subcontractors.
4
Demo & Tuning
A nighttime walk-through after install. We adjust every fixture until it's right.
5
Aftercare
1-year free service package, lifetime fixture warranty, team that picks up the phone.
Why Choose Us
Outdoor lighting is all we do
We are not a landscaper that installs lights on the side. We are St. Louis’ dedicated outdoor lighting team — and it shows in every fixture, beam, and finished project.
Quality Products
Only superior, durable LED fixtures and components — built to last in Missouri weather.
Custom Design
Every system is tailored to your home, landscape, and vision. No cookie-cutter templates.
True Expertise
Lighting is all we do — 15+ years of design and installation experience.
Energy Efficient
Modern LEDs, smart timers, and dusk-to-dawn controls keep utility costs low.
Backed by Warranty
Industry-leading warranties and a complimentary 1-year service package on every install.
Family-Run Respect
We treat every property like our own.
Why Choose Us
Matt Wooldridge — Founder
Matt’s path to landscape lighting is anything but typical. A trained EMT and Paramedic, he spent years caring for people on their worst days before turning his focus to building something with his hands. He grew a successful Saint Louis landscaping company, then sold it in 2018 to do what he loved most — design and install outdoor lighting that genuinely transforms a home.
He started Landscape Lighting Guys because he kept seeing lighting treated as an afterthought — installed by landscapers as a side service, with cheap fixtures and no real design behind it. Matt believes Saint Louis homeowners deserve better, and he leads every consultation personally.
- Custom-designed for every property — no templates, ever.
- Trained in-house crew on every install. No subcontractors.
- Lifetime support and a complimentary 1-year service package.
"I treat every property like it's my own. If it isn't right when the sun goes down, it isn't finished."
Clayton FAQ
Common questions
Do you work with Clayton's Architectural Review Board?
Yes. We’re familiar with Clayton’s ARB guidelines and provide documentation and design specifications when needed for review.
Can you light a Wydown Forest or Moorlands home with smaller setbacks?
Absolutely. Smaller lots demand more precise design — we use lower-output fixtures, carefully aimed beam angles, and warm color temperatures that don’t overwhelm the home or spill onto neighboring properties.
Do you do free estimates in Clayton?
Yes. Matt or one of our designers will walk your property and provide a free, no-obligation written proposal.
What's the typical investment for a Clayton home?
Clayton projects range widely — a focused architectural lighting design for a Wydown Forest home might start in the $3,000–$6,000 range, while full estate-scale projects in Davis Place or larger Clayton properties can run significantly higher.
Can you handle the historic homes designed by Maritz & Young?
Yes — we love working with named-architect homes. The design discipline they were built with deserves equal discipline in the lighting. We use period-appropriate fixtures, subtle placements, and warm color temperatures.
Service map & coverage
15 minutes from Clayton
We’re based about 15 minutes from Clayton at 562 High Avenue in Sunset Hills — which means quick response times for consultations, installations, and service calls.
Nearby cities we also serve
Ready to bring your Clayton home to life after dark?
Clayton homes deserve lighting designed with architectural respect and real craftsmanship. We’d love to walk your property, understand your home, and put together a thoughtful custom proposal.
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM · Saturday by appointment
Where We Work
Lighting the entire St. Louis Metro.
We design, install and service landscape lighting across St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and surrounding communities — from historic neighborhoods in the city to estate homes out west.
Get in touch
Request your free quote
Tell us about your property and what you’d like to light up. We’ll reach out to schedule a complimentary on-site consultation.
Or call us directly at (314) 899-9997