Outdoor Electrical Installations: Landscape Lighting & Security Systems

For Ohio homeowners, exterior lighting and security systems are key to enhancing your property value and landscape aesthetic while maintaining safety and security. 

At Shanklin Heating and Air Conditioning, our team can install, maintain, and repair the outdoor electrical fixtures you need to keep your home safe and secure. We offer a broad range of high-quality solutions that will provide dependable protection for your home and family.

Types of Landscape Lighting Installations

Different types of landscape lighting can serve different purposes. In addition to the type of light, it’s important to pair these with sensors, smart-home systems, and your security system. This maximizes the utility of the exterior lights on your property. Some of the most common lights you will see in our area include:

• Downlights/uplights: These can be installed to illuminate the side of your house, trees, and other features. This bathes windows and doors in light and makes them harder to gain access to.  
• Well lights: Also called in-ground lights, these are ideal for illuminating pathways, driveways, and patios.
• Path lights: Similar to well lights, path lights can illuminate sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, and other features around your property.
• Accent lighting: These focus light on objects to direct attention towards them. This makes them ideal for use around pools and other water features, statues, and stairwells.
• Floodlights: These are perfect for washing driveways, patios, pools, and other areas in a broad swath of light for optimal visibility and security.
• Post lights: Post lights can effectively illuminate pathways, patios, and driveways while doubling as a decorative feature.

Security System Installations for Outdoor Spaces

Security systems aren’t just for luxury homes. In today’s day and age, they are an affordable feature that every home should have installed. We offer a broad range of systems and solutions for every need and budget. 

Security Cameras

High-resolution security cameras allow you to monitor your property from anywhere, anytime. While wireless DIY cameras are the least expensive and easiest to install, wired systems are more reliable and tamper-resistant. There are many types of cameras, including motion-activated systems, day and night CCTV, thermal and infrared cameras, etc. Thus, it’s always best to work with a professional to determine which is best for your needs. 

Floodlights

Floodlights are the go-to outdoor lights for homeowners who want maximum security on their property. These illuminate broad areas of the landscape, including the yard, patio, driveway, etc. When connected to motion sensors, they provide instant illumination in all weather conditions.

Motion Sensors

Motion sensors are ideal for safety and security. These trigger lights to illuminate any area where motion is detected. These can be calibrated to prevent accidental activation by pets, rodents, or wildlife. Motion sensors can be installed at patios, porches, driveways, and all exterior entrances to the home.

Safety Considerations for Outdoor Electrical Installations

Protecting your home requires protecting your outdoor electrical installations to ensure they work properly. We strongly recommend weatherproofing all fixtures and ensuring each light or sensor has the correct voltage to prevent overheating or failure. It’s also imperative to carefully plan and properly install all lights to ensure safety and proper functionality. To that end, our team can help with all of these facets and will also make sure that all new light or security systems are properly connected and supported by your electrical panel. 

Why Install Outdoor Lighting With Shanklin? 

At Shanklin, your security is among our top priorities. Our licensed and insured professionals can recommend and install a broad range of lights and security systems that will protect your home from burglars and others with dishonorable intent. We maintain the broad expertise and advanced skills required to provide the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services you depend on for your safety. 

Contact the team at Shanklin to schedule outdoor lighting or security system installation,  today!