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Design Lighting By Marks

Electrical, Landscaping - Lighting, Lighting,

About us

What Is Landscape Lighting? Landscape lighting is the creation of a lighting effect, not the display of lighting fixtures. Lighting can have many purposes ranging from aesthetics to safety and security. The illumination of gardens, trees, shrubbery and ground cover extends the beauty of nature into the nighttime and enhances your environment and property. Entrances, pathways, buildings, patios, and recreational areas should be included in the landscape lighting scheme for safety, security and to allow the use of these spaces at night. When adding a pool in your home, you may want to consider other additions as well. Light Up The Night can help you light your pool and pool side, so you can enjoy the new investment without being aware of artificial lighting. "Good outdoor lighting is not supposed to be obvious or make a statement, but rather emit a subtly elegant and welcoming effect." says Mark Mosello, our lead designer. The best time to install outdoor lighting is now. Many techniques that Mr. Mosello's company uses are "uplighting" (lighting trees from the group up), or "downlighting" (filtering lights from the tops of trees to give a moonlit effect) are used to achieve the overall goal of creating a gentle harmony of night sky and lights. Mr. Mosello very rarely consider using low voltage lighting, due to its anemic effect it has outdoors. Also, our experience has proven that the fixtures, wiring techniques, and transformers do not have a history of longevity. Indoor Lighting When our team of experts work indoors to light up art work, dining rooms, and work spaces, the entire effect of the room will have a soft, welcoming, elegant feel. Our team of indoor experts use jewelers tools. This is done to prevent any damage during an installation, since the rooms have already been painted and decorated. Low Voltage fixtures, patching, and clean up are all part of our installation fees. Consultation fees out of our area start at $250.00 for indoor and outdoor lighting. Fully Insured & Excellent References Serving CT, NY & NJ for 30 years!

Business highlights

53 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Custom Landscape lighting, Custom indoor lighting, Wiring of all pool lights, equipment & computers, Backup Generators, full service electrical contractor & Lighting fixtures. Residential & commercial.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes

Reviews

2.25 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
20%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
60%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.2
professionalism
2.8
responsiveness
2.5
punctuality
4.3
Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews

Daniel S.
09/2017
1.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Work Not completed per contract - Electrical Meter Removed and not returned to Central Hudson Gas and Electric as required by Central Hudson as the meter is property of Central Hudson. Correct paper work to remove meter not filled prior to doing the work as required by Central Hudson. As a result i am getting double billed for Electric by Central Hudson. Marks Lighting has not returned calls, or E-mail to discuss and rectify problem. Only option now is turn over to attorneys.
Description of Work: Exterior Lighting and removal of Electrical Meter

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$18,000

Mark N.
08/2013
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
ultimately, the job got done, but there were many stops and starts along the way.
Description of Work: installed 300 gallon propane tank and full-house back-up generator

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$20,000

Kenneth G.
03/2012
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Mark came and provided me with an estimate for outdoor lighting and a generator installation. He was the only contractor willing to place the generator where I wanted it which entailed ripping up my front walk and digging an extensive trench. I received 4 other generator proposals no one was willing to place the generator where I wanted it. His price was very competitive when I compared it to the other proposals. He definitely wanted to install too many lights and we scaled back the project which he agreed to. The day of the proposed work his team arrived punctually and were very professional. They had to dig a 100 foot ditch which they did efficiently. They replaced my walk and filled in the trench extremely well. The work was performed professionally and in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to recommend this company.
Description of Work: Standby generator installation Pathway lighting and landscape lighting

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000

arlene D.
08/2011
1.0
electrician, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Bad.
Description of Work: Way too many lights - our home looked like Las Vegas. Somehow my husband got talked into this. In ground wire was not installed deep enough nor was it protected with pipe. My new electrician was horrified. We had to take out most of the lights a couple of years later and redo all the wiring that was left. What a nightmare.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$25,000

Nina E.
04/2011
1.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
  + 1 more
The previous owners of my house used Lighting by Marks to do their outdoor lights. The work is horribly shoddy. Wires are exposed & sticking out of the ground. Lights are hanging by wires. There are shorts everywhere. When I bought the house I asked them to come to give me an estimate to fix it all. They came and sent me a bill for $200 just to supply the estimate. A total rip off and they were very rude. Another electrician came and told me I should disconnect the whole system because it's dangerous.
Description of Work: Outdoor lighting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0


    Contact information

    246 Selleck St, Stamford, CT 06902

    www.designlightingbymarks.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Electrical,
    Landscaping - Lighting,
    Lighting,
    Computer Repair

    FAQ

    Design Lighting By Marks is currently rated 2.2 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 AM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 AM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 AM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 AM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

    No, Design Lighting By Marks does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Design Lighting By Marks does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Design Lighting By Marks does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Design Lighting By Marks offers emergency services.
    Yes, Design Lighting By Marks offers warranties.
    Design Lighting By Marks offers the following services: Custom Landscape lighting, Custom indoor lighting, Wiring of all pool lights, equipment & computers, Backup Generators, full service electrical contractor & Lighting fixtures. Residential & commercial.

    Contact information

    246 Selleck St, Stamford, CT 06902

    www.designlightingbymarks.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM