Overview

Expert pathway lighting Services

Our outdoor pathway lighting service specializes in illuminating landscapes for safety, comfort, and aesthetic value. We’re experienced with landscape lighting design, installation, and maintenance, and tailor pathway systems to each property’s specific layout and the way you actually use the space.

Why we love Installing Outdoor Pathway Lighting

Pathway lights serve a dual purpose: they minimize falling and tripping hazards along walkways, stairs, and uneven terrain, and they support the overall aesthetic of a well-designed property. Outdoor landscape lighting is an important accent to any well-designed property — pathway lights complement the aesthetics of a yard, support safety, and guide guests through the experience the homeowner has manicured for them. 

For commercial properties open after dark, pathway lights make the premises more inviting to potential clients and customers. This is particularly important for reducing the risk of injuries on the property, which protects the business from liability while enhancing the visitor experience.

Our Approach

How We Install with Pathway Lighting

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We think of everything — including the things you wouldn't expect

A common oversight in pathway lighting installations is creating a trip hazard with the fixtures themselves. We ensure pathway lights are just as visible in the daytime as they are illuminated at night — so they don't pose a tripping or falling hazard themselves. It's a small detail that separates professional installation from amateur work.

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Designed to fit your property's specific layout

Every walkway is different. The pathway lighting that works on a 60-foot front walk is different from what works on a 30-foot side path to a backyard gate. We design fixture spacing, beam angle, and lumen output around the specific path, the surrounding landscape, and how the space is used.

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Warm tones that feel welcoming

We use warm 2700K-3000K color temperatures for most residential pathway installations — soft, inviting light that flatters traditional fixtures and natural surroundings rather than cold blue-white commercial tones. The goal is for your walkway to feel welcoming, not industrial.

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Coordinated with the rest of your lighting design

Pathway lighting is almost always part of a larger design. We coordinate it with façade lighting, garden accents, deck and patio lighting, and any other zones — so the property reads as a single coherent lighting environment rather than disconnected zones.

Pairs Well With

Home accent / uplighting, deck lighting, holiday lighting, and string lighting. A common approach is to combine pathway and uplighting in a single phased project to deliver coordinated illumination across the entire property.

What We Install

Typical Fixture Types We Install

Path lights — Classic stem-mounted fixtures spaced along walkways. Available in brass, powder-coated aluminum, and other materials.

Bollard lights — Sturdy vertical fixtures suited to formal landscapes and commercial settings.

In-ground lights — Flush-mounted fixtures that provide illumination without visual obstruction. Ideal for modern landscapes and where you don't want fixtures interrupting sight lines.

Step lights — Built into stair risers and patio steps for both safety and aesthetic accent.

Pricing & Terms

Transparent Pricing on Every Project

Coordinating with neighbors? Get 10% off when 5 or more Kirkwood homes book installations together. Talk to your neighbors — small ask, real savings.

Minimum project value: $650 (covers a basic pathway installation).

Free estimates and written proposals.

1-year free service package included on every new installation.

Lifetime warranty on brass fixtures; 10-year warranty on powder-coated aluminum.

5% discount for military, first responders, and healthcare workers.

10% subdivision discount for 5+ homes installing together in the same neighborhood.

What our clients say

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David Leonard
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They did a spectacular job on my backyard and then again with the front for holiday lighting. Very easy to work with and great communication. Really great people too. Highly recommend them!
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Great team of workers. I would recommend them to friends and family
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Alex DeJohn
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We loved our experience with Landscape Lighting Guys! They were professional, punctual, and listened to our needs. A seamless process from start to finish. We'll be using them again!
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Barbara Brantley
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Great design and it really enhanced our home. Easy to work with and very nice.
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Jeff Marquitz
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I used the Landscape Lighting Guys for my home years ago. They recently came by to replace a few fixtures and bulbs. They are very professional and have done landscape lighting and Christmas lights for a number of family members. Top notch company.
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I was skeptical when I discovered my lighting company had closed and I was going to have to find a new landscape lighting company. However, I am so happy with Landscape Lighting Guys - they were very reasonable, repaired all my lights in a very timely manner and responded quickly when I had questions. I will continue to use them and highly recommend them to any one looking for landscape lighting.
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Updated October 2026 We have used Landscape Lighting Guys and Santa’s Elves for multiple seasons/projects in the last 9 years. This year we added permanent lights and couldn’t be happier. From the initial meeting with multiple ideas of how to illuminate our home to the completion of installation, the process was easy and they communicated every step of the way. George, Tyler, and Eric did a great job with the install and George answered all of my questions regarding the permanent lighting app. If you want your home to stand out with lighting, contact Landscape Lighting Guys/Santa’s Elves. Landscape Lighting Guys were great to work with! They came up with a great design to brighten up our landscaping and the front of our house. The products they use are made to last and we will use them for all of our outdoor lighting needs in the future.
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Our house looks awesome. Matt and Kelsey were so easy to work with and the installer, Jacob did a fantastic job. George came by later to follow-up and to make sure everything was to our liking. We are very satisfied and would highly recommend them.👍
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The team put lights on our house within the landscaping and it looks great!
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Pathway Lighting FAQ

Common Questions, Clear Answers

How many path lights do I need?

It depends on the length of your walkway, the brightness you want, and the surrounding landscape. As a general guide, fixtures are typically spaced 8-12 feet apart, but we’ll design the exact layout based on your property.

Yes — they’re meant to be. We choose fixtures that look attractive both day and night, and place them so they’re visible enough during the daytime to avoid creating tripping hazards.

Most residential pathway installations take a single day. Larger or more complex projects can take longer, but we’ll give you a clear timeline upfront.

We typically recommend 2700K-3000K warm white for residential pathway lighting. It feels inviting and natural, flatters brick and stone, and matches the color temperature of most home interior lighting visible from outside.

Yes. We design pathway systems with the option to extend or add fixtures in future phases. Many clients start with a primary front walkway and add side paths, garden accent lighting, or backyard pathway runs in later phases.

Ready to Light Up Your Pathway Lighting?

Whether you want a simple, safe walkway or a fully designed garden pathway with accent lighting on flanking trees and beds, we’d love to walk your property and design something custom. Call (314) 899-9997 or request your free estimate online.