A lighting bid is a count of fixtures, wire path, transformer, and site conditions. There is no single San Diego installed total on this page. Bloom Pro SD matches homeowners with licensed independent contractors. We do not install lighting or sell fixtures.
Landscape lighting installation contractors quote after walking the property.
What the quote should separate
- Fixture manufacturer, material, and warranty
- Path lights, uplights, and hardscape lights as different install types
- Transformer size, location, and whether a GFCI outlet already exists
- Wire burial, driveway crossings, conduit, and mature-bed labor
- Night aiming visit
- Controls: photocell, timer, or Wi-Fi
A phone quote that skips a site visit cannot see roots, irrigation, or hardscape crossings.
Fixtures and materials
Ask what the housing is made of. Coastal salt and inland UV are hard on cheap plastic. Product life belongs on the manufacturer’s sheet. Beam angle and glare matter more than adding more fixtures. See the San Diego landscape lighting guide for layering questions.
If a new outdoor outlet is required, that is electrical work. Confirm who holds the license for that portion. California homeowners can verify licenses at the CSLB lookup.
Transformer and load
The transformer steps household voltage down for the low-voltage run. Sizing belongs to the fixture wattage and the planned additions, using the manufacturer’s load rules. Undersizing and oversizing are both contractor-engineering choices, not blog watt recipes.
Wiring
Open soil is faster than cutting a driveway or working through mature roots and drip lines. Ask whether wire will be in a slit, a trench, or conduit, and who restores the surface.
Smart controls
Photocell and timer functions are often built into transformers. App control is a different product. Price it as an add-on with the model named.
Frequently asked questions
How much does landscape lighting cost in San Diego? Compare itemized bids for your fixture count and wire path.
Do I need a licensed contractor? Ask the bidder which license classification covers the work at your address, then verify it.
Can lighting share a landscape-design project? Sometimes, if the ground is already open. Keep lighting as its own line so you can see the scope.
When to call us
Call (760) 400-6355. You contract with the matched professional directly.