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ACL Outdoor Lighting

Landscaping - Lighting, Lighting, Landscaping,

About us

Call us now at (704) 309-5231! We cover outdoor lighting and new installation and repairs on our own products only. We do not offer repairs of products installed by other providers. ***2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 AND 2015 SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER!!! DBA - At Cost Outdoor Lighting Of The Carolinas. Additional Address - 8564 Hagers Ferry Road Denver, NC 28037

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Installation of new cast brass LED lighting for walkways, fountains, walls, up lighting of home and landscaping. Full repair service to existing customers. ACL will add additional equipment to existing working systems of other companies.

Services we don't offer

Repairs of other companies equipment is not offered at this time. We will replace with new equipment.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.069 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 69 reviews

Andra M.
04/2013
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
Larry did an excellent job installing LED landscape lights in our yard. I could hardly tell he did any digging in my yard - the job was so neatly done. I also love the new LED lights he has available now. Solid brass, they are classy and very bright. My house looks gorgeous at night! In fact, my next door neighbors loved his work so much that they ended up having Larry install lighting at their house, too!
Description of Work: Larry installed LED landscape lights in our yard. Some things that made me choose his company over others include: * Brass LED fixtures available * Very reasonable price * Professionalism and responsiveness * Ease of making an appointment for the installation * His design included the trees in my yard, which required some digging and was something none of the other companies wanted to do

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Marvin A.
03/2013
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
After the demonstration period was over, I told Larry about my problem with the lights I installed that were turning off and on all night long. He diagnosed and fixed the lights I had installed in the front yard on his next visit and at my request, he added 3 additional lights to my back yard lighting system installed by another company that I was unable to locate. I have never been so impressed with the honesty, skill, professionalism and the speed of work by any contractor before. He told me he would not feel good about installing and charging me for a very expensive lighting system at my home when he could fix my existing system far less cheaper and he did exactly that in less than 20 mintues. I was so very impressed with his honesty! I certainly highly recommend him if you have a lighting project. I will definitely call him again if another problem occurs. He is the best contractor I have ever dealt with in my life! No nonsense!
Description of Work: My front yard lights kept turning on and off throughout the night. I installed the system my self as a do-it-yourselfer. I wanted to upgrade my system due to the problem. I called Larry after reading reviews on Angie's List. I did not mention my existing problem at first visit, thinking I had an inferior system so I had him set up his own lights both front and back yard. They were excellent and very high quality.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Brenda W.
03/2013
2.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
Work not performed. No follow-up phone call.
Description of Work: We had a small electrical job that required wiring for our Outdoor-Living- Space/patio. The vendor did not follow-up to discuss a date for the work to be complete, yet indicated to us that they would provide requested service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0


Jason B.
02/2013
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Start to finish was excellent. Larry came and setup a demo system for us to check out for a couple days which allowed us to see what we wanted. Once the decision was made and we went forward, Larry and team were here on time and got right to work and did a great job on the install. Excellent customer service with follow up calls to ensure the lights were right and the system was performing as promised.
Description of Work: Larry and team installed 18 fixtures to our home. Some were up lighting to our home and the remainder were on trees on our front yard.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Michael F.
11/2012
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
Larry did an awesome job. His price was great, he was on time, his work was better than expected, and he finished the job when he said he would. I highly recommend him for all of your outdoor electrical needs. My backyard glows at night!
Description of Work: I had 16 new halogen lights installed along my landscaping and 6 walkway lights along my pool decking. In addition he repaired my old pool walkway lights and hung another light over my outdoor grilling area. He buried all lines and added a large transformer and timer.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Joy F.
11/2012
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
Larry came out on a weekend to set up a light display so we could see the different types of lighting options available. From there he came back on a Saturday evening due to our schedule to discuss what we were interested in and then wrote up an estimate on what he thought would be the best fit for our home and landscaping accents. He left us literature and actual sample lighting fixtures for us to compare and contrast. He was extremely patient and through in his work. The work was done accurately and professionally.
Description of Work: Larry from ACL lighting was fabulous to work with for our outdoor lighting system. He spent multiple hours showing us options and manipulating things to our liking. He worked extremely hard to be sure we were totally satisfied with our lights and has even come back to make some small adjustments. We are thrilled with how our house looks now. We will definitely use his company again for our future projects. Great guy. Joy F

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Melanie G.
11/2012
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
ACL was successful in diagnosing the problems when a previous professional was unable to find the problems. The overall experience was great. All of the services were performed as promised. Thank you ACL!
Description of Work: We already had existing landscape lighting (installed by a different company), but we had numerous problems with the lights shorting out and the timer malfunctioning. After reading the positive reviews on Angie's List about ACL, I decided to call. Larry was prompt in returning my call and scheduling an appointment within a few days. Upon arrival he was very patient while listening to me describe our problems. He was able to diagnose the problems and fix the system so that the lights function properly. He also quaranteed his work and promised to return if we had any future problems. My only regret is that we did not use ACL for the original installation of our landscape lighting system. It might have prevented the many problems that we have had over the last few years. I would definitely recommend ACL!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

JoAnne J.
11/2012
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
Call them....you will be pleased.
Description of Work: My outdoor 12v lighting system was out and beyond my limited knowledge to repair. They got it going again by re-wiring the transformer and replacing some of the lights. I'm very pleased with the quality of the work, their knowledge and especially the cost.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Della C.
05/2012
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
Larry did an excellent job. He is very thorough and made sure everything was exactly what we wanted. He set up the demo and gave us plenty of time to decide what we wanted. He made suggestions that helped me adjust from my original request to something much better to meet our needs. He is also a very nice guy to work with, always going above and beyond. Thanks Angie's list for the great recommendation and thanks Larry for doing a great job. Our home is much safer and more beautiful now. Highly recommend Larry.
Description of Work: 18 Well and spot lights around perimeter of house and on trees in front, 4 path lights for back pathway

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Virginia M.
05/2012
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
They were friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable. The overall experience was excellent. The price and quality were excellent. They were responsive and professional. I would use this provider again.
Description of Work: They installed landscape lighting.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Sandra S.
12/2011
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
He was prompt in giving me an estimate and stuck to the original price. He requested half of the payment up front which I paid him. He always arrived when he said he would. Finished the work on time and did a top notch job. Additionally my Invisible Fence system started beeping, indicating a broken line. I asked him if his work may have caused the problem. He said he didn't think so but he would be glad to address the problem. While he was there, I discovered a tree had fallen. The uprooted trunk had snapped the Invisible fence line, and was not at all related to their installation. He repaired the line for me anyway, at no additional charge.
Description of Work: Larry and I discussed my lighting needs. He set up some temporary lights as a demo. We made some adjustments to the specifications. He came back out and laid out the lights I requested without burying the lines and then came back after dark to check with me for the final placement. I requested a few more lights. He returned and completed the original order, and then placed orders for the additional lights I requested. He returned a few days later and did the final install.

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
$4,500

laura S.
10/2011
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
OLD REVIEW: Larry is a terrific guy and installed several "up-lights" in my backyard as well as an electrical outlet. When my new puppy dug up the buried electrical cords, he came back and re-buried them for free. But when I started having problems with the lights and the photovoltaic sensor several months later, he did not return my calls. About half the lights broke within the first year, and they stay on either way too late (past midnight) or shut off before sunset. UPDATE! ! WITHIN A DAY OF MY PREVIOUS REVIEW, LARRY FIXED EVERYTHING AND APOLOGIZED FOR THE MISCOMMUNICATION. HE REPAIRED THE BROKEN FIXTURES AND REPLACED THE LIGHT SENSOR WITH A TIMER. IT SEEMS HE WAS EITHER NOT RECEIVING THE PHONE MESSAGES I HAD LEFT, OR THERE WAS A MIXUP IN WHICH NUMBER I WAS CALLING. EITHER WAY, HE MADE IT CLEAR TO ME THAT CARES DEEPLY ABOUT HIS WORK, HIS CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND HIS REPUTATION.
Description of Work: Installed 8 ground lights, a photovoltaic sensor, and an electrical outlet in backyard.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Response from ACL Outdoor Lighting
I remember this job very well. I believe the lights were actually installed in 2008. I am confused on the comment of not returning your calls to rectify the issues. I did not get a call on my business line or cell phone that I can recall. As you can see by my past jobs, it is way out of character for me to just ignore customers. Several of my customers that commented on Angie's List are repeat customers. Just in case you have been calling the wrong number please call my cell phone at 704-309-5231. I have no problem making any repairs to your lighting system. Our warranty states that we provide a one year warranty on bulbs and a lifetime on fixtures. With that being said, we do not cover damage caused by animals, people or acts of nature. I am curious to see the damage because the fixtures are made of PVC and the inside of fixtures are stainless steel. In ten years of business I am yet to see one fixture broken, with the exception of a customer who drove over one with a lawn mower. I am not exactly sure what you are asking for and I am a little upset that you have posted this on Angie's List without true merit. I would appreciate it if after we rectify this issue you make appropriate changes. I will be following up with you soon.

KAREN W.
11/2010
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
He did a great job! We were pleased. He put a few more lights than what we wanted, but he was very flexible. We took out what we wanted. He left a trial display so we could live with it for a couple of days before it was permanently installed. We were able to see if we liked it before he did the install. We were pleased.
Description of Work: I hired ACL Outdoor Lighting to install landscape lights, miche lights, and he also did a landscape lighting design.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

DEREK B.
11/2010
5.0
landscaping, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
They were absolutely excellent. They were very professional and the work that they did was terrific. Larry came back a few times to adjust things. He responds quickly if there is a problem. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I used the services of ACL Outdoor Lighting four months ago to redo and significantly add to my landscape lighting system all around a large house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Philip P.
11/2010
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
I really can't say enough good things about Larry. He wanted to do a great job and he did...it is really difficult to put into words how many wonderful things Larry did to make my landscape lighting first class. The best advice I can give anyone considering hiring Larry and ACL is if you want a great system, just do exactly what Larry tells you or suggests for you. He knows lighting. I would also suggest not directing ACL, rather let ACL direct you. Larry knows what will work and will not try to push a product that is wasteful . Larry is a type A personality that will get it done, get it done right, and does not require caffeine in the morning to get going. Anyone considering hiring ACL should be aware that Larry would probably rather work than talk about what he is working on. Larry is great and I can't say enough good things about the incredible work he did to improve my lighting. I will only call ACL to fix or improve my lighting in the future. THANK YOU LARRY. GREAT WORK LARRY!!!
Description of Work: I had a 3,000 watt landscape lighting system at my house with 3 transformers and roughly 40 lights. Numerous wires had been cut installing a drainage feature in my back yard. I contacted Larry initially to reconnect all the cut wires and replace and repair any burnt out bulbs or fixtures. Larry came out and looked at my set-up and said he could fix it exactly the way I described but the best solution would be to do a total overhaul. A total overhaul meaning he wanted to move the 3 transformers from one location and put them in three locations. This was a very smart thing that Larry suggested and would improve my system dramatically.The job was open ended I basically paid him by the hour to do the work - he and his helper worked non stop - $75 per hour was the rate.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

DAN M.
06/2010
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Extremely well Larry was on time, communicative, professional and worked diligently The work was done quickly and they cleaned up afterwords
Description of Work: outdoor lighting for the front of my house

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Jan W.
05/2010
5.0
landscaping, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
I can't say enough good things about the project. While on the phone with ACL they gave me a great price. Since I found them on Angie's List and there were so many good reviews I felt comfortable asking them to install the lights. When they arrived I showed them what I wanted. They were very willing to do my small job (four up lights) the way I wanted but they told me I would not be happy. I was a bit skeptical until they set up demo lights. The demo kit let me turn each individual light on and off so I could see how the installed lights would look. Wow! They looked great. I had them install nine up lights and I'm so glad I did. Now my house looks like it came from the pages of a magazine. And as an unexpected benefit, the light acts as a security light which makes me feel safer. I would highly recommend them. As a matter of fact, I'm already planning on expanding the lights to other parts of the yard. Try them. You won't be disappointed.
Description of Work: Installed landscape lighting

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

JENNIFER M.
01/2010
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
This was a commercial installation for a subdivision that had a landscaping lighting system that worked on a 110 V inefficient system that needed major repairs. Larry, the owner of the company, designed and installed a low voltage system. This system is more efficient than the old system and will save the community on our electric utilities. The system will pay for itself after the first year of usage. He gave me a price for the work which was much lower than any other proposals, and during his free estimate he gave me more time than any other lighting company. Also a lot of his time was spent explaining what's required to do this job correctly. This project required many hours of troubleshooting so that the new system could be connected to part of the old system. With all the extra time needed to get the system working correctly he still charged us the original asking price. I even said to him that if he has to increase the price from the original price I would understand. This project required five transformers and 17 fixtures. I would highly recommend this company for commercial or residential work. It's great to see that we still have honest and good workers out there today, and the Angie’s List definitely enables us to find these workers.
Description of Work: Design and install a landscaping lighting system in the common areas of a subdivision that required installing 17 fixtures and five transformers.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,410

EDWARD G.
06/2009
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
I had let my low-voltage lighting deteriorate over the years, and needed to refresh the entire system- needed new transformer, wiring, bulbs changed (some corroded as well). In general, I needed the equivalent of a total makeover. It was difficult to come up with an estimate, because the work was somewhat unknown. But in talking with Larry, I felt very confident that he would treat me fairly and I pretty much just gave him the freedom to do what was needed. (This is not the typical way I normally have work done-- would usually only proceed on a fixed-price in advance basis.) Reading the reviews on Angie's List made me feel comfortable.
Description of Work: Complete overhaul of existing system, adding transformer, relocating an existing one, changing multiple bulbs, rewiring as needed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

ROD H.
03/2008
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
ACL set up a test kit and was extremely flexible. They gave a strong presentation, references, and were able to complete the work in less than a week. All company representatives were thorough, pleasant and professional.
Description of Work: ACL installed low voltage lighting for the house and landscaping.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

JANET N.
07/2007
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
I contacted Mr. Velander, the owner of the business, about installing some new outdoor lighting. He had previously done some repair work on our existing lighting. He was going to be in our area the next morning and said he would stop by to give an estimate. He arrived promptly and quickly told me how much the work would cost, and, on his way back through that same day could do our work if I wished. The wiring was done very carefully, not disturbing our grass greatly. He started and finished the job without delay. I could hardly wait to see the effect of the new lighting last evening. It is beautiful, so well placed, and everyone raved about the change! We hope to do some more work in our back yard in the future and we will certainly have ACL Outdoor Lighting back!
Description of Work: Mr. Velander and his associate installed 3 new outdoor accent lights in our yard.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

SCOTT F.
03/2007
5.0
landscaping, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Larry was great to work with. He was prompt returning our call and flexible in meeting our schedule. He set up a demo kit that was perfect on the first try. Lighting was installed within a week and we are very happy with it. I would highly recommend his company. I think he has gotten very busy, but it is all because of his excellent service!
Description of Work: Installed landscape lighting in the front of our house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,430

TAMMY S.
03/2007
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Larry did a fabulous job. He came out and set up a demo so we could see what we liked. He then installed the lighting. He was very easy to work with and more than fair. We had difficulty installing a couple of the lights because our porch was brick. To solve the problem, Larry had to cut away the grout in our steps and install the wire and then re-grout the steps. He did not charge extra for this. He also had to do additional work with the GSI in the garage. Again, no extra charge. We couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Larry and his crew were a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: We had outdoor lighting installed. This consisted of 13 lights.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

GARY S.
01/2007
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent from start to finish. Gave me a quote in person. But the work actually cost hundreds less. He recommended saving money by using some existing lights and fixed them instead of charging for new ones. Work done when promised and as good as I could want it to be.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor lighting and cabling to highlight front yard trees.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

FRANK V.
12/2006
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
The work process went very well. Larry set-up a demolition lighting kit at the house, and allowed us to keep it until we were comfortable with our decision to move forward with a permanent solution. Larry was very flexible with coming back out to the house and changing the demolition set-up in order for me to see various combinations and options, and presented creative solutions based on his significant experience in the business. I will also mention that I initially contacted Larry/ACL Lighting three years ago, just to install a motion sensor light. At that time, he was happy just to do the small job, and never pressured me to buy a full outdoor lighting package. This ''give the customer what they want'' approach, as well as his professionalism, strong Angie's List reputation, and low cost, are the reasons why I called Larry back three years later in order to do this total job.
Description of Work: ACL Lighting installed low voltage outdoor lighting for the entire house and a few trees, and two motion sensor lights.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
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Contact information

8564 Hagers Ferry Road, Denver, NC 28037

http://www.acloutdoorlighting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Landscaping - Lighting,
Lighting,
Landscaping,
Electrical

FAQ

ACL Outdoor Lighting is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

ACL Outdoor Lighting accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, ACL Outdoor Lighting offers free project estimates.
No, ACL Outdoor Lighting does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ACL Outdoor Lighting does not offer a senior discount.
No, ACL Outdoor Lighting does not offer emergency services.
Yes, ACL Outdoor Lighting offers warranties.
ACL Outdoor Lighting offers the following services: Installation of new cast brass LED lighting for walkways, fountains, walls, up lighting of home and landscaping. Full repair service to existing customers. ACL will add additional equipment to existing working systems of other companies.
Repairs of other companies equipment is not offered at this time. We will replace with new equipment.

Contact information

8564 Hagers Ferry Road, Denver, NC 28037

http://www.acloutdoorlighting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed