Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Electrician in Jersey City, NJ
Great outdoor lighting does three things: it makes your property safer, deters intruders, and dramatically improves curb appeal. Malfettone Electric installs everything from security floodlights to landscape accent lighting — all properly permitted and wired to last.
Light Up Your Property
Safe, Beautiful & Built to Last
Whether you want a ring of security floodlights around your property, soft landscape accents along your walkway, or new exterior wall sconces at your entryway — we plan, wire, and install it all with professional results and full permits.
Outdoor electrical work must be weatherproofed and code-compliant. Our licensed electricians use GFCI-protected circuits, outdoor-rated wiring, and weatherproof boxes on every exterior installation. The result: lighting that's safe, reliable, and built for New Jersey's climate.
What's Included
- ✓Security & floodlight installation
- ✓Landscape, garden & pathway lighting
- ✓Exterior wall fixture upgrades & replacements
- ✓Motion sensor & smart timer controls
- ✓Dedicated outdoor circuit installation
Written quote before any work begins.
No surprises. No pressure. Same-day response.
Set the Scene
Landscape & Pathway Lighting
Low-voltage landscape and pathway lighting is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make to a New Jersey home — safer walkways, dramatic curb appeal, and longer evenings outdoors. We design and wire complete systems built to survive NJ winters.
Pathway & Walkway Lights
Low-glare path lights spaced along walkways, steps, and driveways so no one trips after dark — and your entry looks welcoming every night.
Landscape & Garden Accents
Uplighting on trees, wash lighting on stone and façades, and well lights set into garden beds to highlight the best features of your property.
Low-Voltage Transformers
A properly sized, weatherproof transformer and a smart timer or photocell so the whole system turns on at dusk and off at dawn automatically.
Deck, Step & Railing Lighting
Integrated lighting on stairs, decks, and railings — code-compliant, weatherproof, and wired to prevent the most common backyard fall hazards.
LED — Built to Last
We install LED fixtures rated for outdoor NJ weather, cutting energy use while lasting years longer than the old halogen path lights they replace.
Designed for Your Yard
We walk your property at dusk, plan fixture placement and wiring runs, and give you a written quote before any digging or trenching begins.
Why Malfettone Electric
The Right Team for the Job
Three generations. 45+ years. The same values Mike Sr. started with in 1977.
45+ Years Experience
Three generations of licensed NJ electricians. Outdoor electrical work done safely — rain, wind, and code-compliant.
Permits Handled
Outdoor electrical work often requires permits. We pull them all across every Hudson County municipality.
Security & Safety
Properly installed outdoor lighting deters crime, prevents falls, and increases your property value.
Licensed & Insured
NJ Licensed Master Electrician on every job. Fully insured. Written quote before any work begins.
Common Questions
Outdoor Lighting FAQs
Do I need a permit for outdoor lighting installation in NJ?
It depends on the scope. Installing a new outdoor circuit or running new wiring typically requires an electrical permit in NJ. Replacing an existing fixture usually does not. Malfettone Electric assesses your project and handles all required permits across every Hudson County municipality.
What types of outdoor lighting do you install?
We install security floodlights, motion-sensor lights, landscape and pathway lighting, wall sconces and post lanterns, soffit and fascia lighting, string light circuits, and smart outdoor lighting systems. All outdoor work uses weatherproof boxes, outdoor-rated wire, and GFCI-protected circuits.
How much does outdoor lighting installation cost in NJ?
A single security floodlight typically runs $150–$350 installed. A full landscape lighting system can range from $800–$3,000+ depending on the number of fixtures and circuit requirements. We provide a written quote before any work begins.
How do you weatherproof outdoor electrical installations?
All of our outdoor electrical work uses in-use weatherproof covers (bubble covers), outdoor-rated conduit or direct-burial wire, weatherproof junction boxes, and GFCI-protected circuits. This protects your wiring from NJ's rain, snow, and temperature swings year-round.
Can you add outdoor lighting to an existing circuit?
Yes, if the existing circuit has available capacity. We evaluate your current electrical load before adding to any circuit. For larger installations, we recommend a dedicated outdoor circuit to prevent overloads and ensure reliable, code-compliant performance.
Should I hire an electrician for outdoor lighting?
Yes — outdoor lighting that involves new wiring, a new circuit, or line-voltage fixtures should be installed by a licensed electrician. Outdoor electrical work has to be weatherproofed, GFCI-protected, and code-compliant, and a new circuit requires a permit in NJ. Malfettone Electric is a licensed NJ electrician installing security, landscape, and architectural outdoor lighting across Hudson and Essex County — wired to last through NJ weather. Call (848) 294-1739 for a free quote.
What does an electrician charge to install outdoor lighting in NJ?
In NJ, an electrician typically charges $150–$350 to install a single security floodlight or wall fixture on an existing circuit, and $800–$3,000+ for a full landscape or pathway lighting system depending on the number of fixtures, transformer size, and wiring runs. Line-voltage work that needs a new dedicated circuit costs more because it requires a permit and weatherproof, GFCI-protected wiring. Malfettone Electric gives you a written, all-inclusive quote before any work begins — no hourly surprises.
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