Landscape Lighting Cost in Vancouver: 2026 Installation Guide

Professional landscape lighting transforms your Vancouver home after dark — but how much does it actually cost? Here's a transparent 2026 pricing guide to help you plan and budget for a lighting system that fits your property.

How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost Per Fixture?

In Greater Vancouver, professional landscape lighting costs $200–$500 per fixture installed, including the fixture, wiring, transformer share, and labour. This price covers quality commercial-grade LED fixtures — not the big-box store solar lights that fail within a year.

What Does a Complete Lighting System Cost?

A basic lighting package (8–12 fixtures covering a front entrance and walkway) runs $2,500–$5,000 installed. A mid-range system (15–25 fixtures including patio, garden beds, and trees) costs $5,000–$10,000. Comprehensive whole-property systems with 30+ fixtures range from $10,000–$20,000+.

What Factors Affect Lighting Installation Costs?

Key cost factors include the number of fixtures, fixture quality and brand, property size and complexity, existing electrical infrastructure, trenching requirements, and whether you add smart controls. Properties in West Vancouver and North Vancouver with larger lots and challenging terrain typically cost more.

Are LED Lights Worth the Higher Upfront Cost?

Absolutely. LED landscape fixtures use 75% less energy than halogen, last 50,000+ hours (vs. 2,000 for halogen), and produce virtually no heat. A 20-fixture LED system costs about $3–$5 per month to run in Vancouver. The energy savings alone pay for the LED premium within 2 years.

Should You DIY Landscape Lighting or Hire a Pro?

While basic solar path lights are a DIY project, a professional lighting system requires electrical knowledge, proper transformer sizing, voltage calculations, and design expertise. Professional installation ensures even illumination, no dark spots, proper wire burial depth, and a system that lasts 15–20 years.

Does Landscape Lighting Increase Property Value?

Studies show well-designed landscape lighting increases perceived property value by up to 20%. It also dramatically improves curb appeal, safety, and usability — making it one of the highest-ROI landscape investments for Vancouver homeowners.

Northwood Landscaping designs and installs professional lighting systems across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and Coquitlam. Book a free evening consultation to see how lighting can transform your property.