LandscapeLightMI is an Oakland County, Michigan landscape lighting specialty firm serving the communities along the Woodward, Telegraph, and M-5 corridors. We design and install low-voltage and solar LED systems for residential estates, commercial properties, HOAs, and private clubs. Most projects concentrate in Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Troy, Rochester Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Franklin, Bingham Farms, and Beverly Hills.
Oakland County Communities We Serve
Our core service area covers central and south Oakland County. Here are the communities where we have completed the most projects and where response times are fastest:
- Bloomfield Hills. Estate-scale lighting along Woodward, Long Lake, Lone Pine, and Kensington corridors.
- Birmingham. Historic home facades, downtown commercial storefronts, and the neighborhoods east of Woodward.
- Royal Oak. Mid-century homes and the downtown commercial district.
- Troy. Subdivision entry monuments, newer estate homes, and corporate campuses along Big Beaver.
- Rochester Hills. Wooded lot properties requiring careful uplighting and path work.
- Novi. HOA entries, newer subdivisions, and retail lighting along Novi Road and Haggerty.
- West Bloomfield. Lake properties requiring attention to waterfront zones and dock lighting.
- Farmington Hills. Mature subdivisions and the Twelve Mile commercial corridor.
- Franklin, Bingham Farms, and Beverly Hills. Established Oakland County estates with mature landscapes.
If your community is not listed, call anyway. We take projects across the broader Metro Detroit area for the right fit.
What Makes Oakland County Projects Different
Landscape lighting in Oakland County differs from a generic suburban install for three reasons: the landscapes, the weather, and the expectations.
- Mature landscapes. Much of Oakland County was developed 40+ years ago, which means estate properties have mature oaks, maples, and evergreens that demand proper uplighting to show off. It also means trenching is complicated by root systems.
- Harsh weather. Michigan winters bring ice, salt, and freeze-thaw cycles that destroy cheap fixtures. Summer humidity corrodes poor connections. Systems built for Phoenix or Atlanta do not last here.
- High expectations. Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham homeowners know what good lighting looks like from their travel, and they won't accept a parking-lot flood look. Design has to be specific, layered, and restrained.
Climate Considerations for Michigan Systems
The Oakland County climate drives several specific design decisions we make on every install:
- Fixture material. Brass and copper only. Aluminum and die-cast fail within five seasons here.
- Connection sealing. Every splice uses silicone-filled waterproof wire nuts. Standard connectors corrode by February.
- Path light placement. We set path lights in gravel wells so they lift out for late-fall snow-plow season and slip back in after thaw.
- Cable burial depth. 6 to 12 inches, below frost line disruption but shallow enough for future modification.
- Transformer location. Sheltered from direct weather where possible. We mount on a sheltered side of the home or garage.
- LED color temperature. 2700K to 3000K warm white. Cool white makes Michigan brick look gray in summer and makes snow look sterile blue in winter.
Typical Oakland County Project Pricing
| Scope | Fixtures | Installed Range |
|---|---|---|
| Starter residential | 10 to 14 | $3,500 to $5,500 |
| Mid-range residential | 15 to 25 | $5,500 to $8,500 |
| Full residential plan | 25 to 45 | $8,500 to $15,000 |
| Estate scale | 50+ | $15,000 to $40,000+ |
| HOA entry monument | Varies | $4,000 to $9,000 |
| Commercial building exterior | Varies | $12,000 to $60,000+ |
Our Crew and Coverage
All work is performed by in-house crews, not subcontracted landscape labor. We are licensed and insured in Michigan. Projects carry a lifetime workmanship warranty, plus manufacturer warranties on fixtures and transformers (typically 5 to 15 years).
Typical response times for Oakland County service calls during peak season (April to October):
- New-project consults: scheduled within 3 to 10 business days
- Commercial outage calls: seen within 48 hours, repaired within 5 business days
- Residential service under warranty: seen within 5 to 7 business days
- Spring tune-ups for maintenance contract accounts: completed by May 15 annually
Not in Oakland County?
We take select projects across Macomb County (Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Rochester), Wayne County (Grosse Pointe, Northville, Plymouth), and southern Livingston County. The further out, the larger the project needs to be to justify travel. Call to scope.
See the Bloomfield Hills landscape lighting location page for premium estate work, or read the winter landscape lighting guide for Michigan-specific fixture and install considerations. For service details see the services overview or request a free consult.