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Light Up Columbus

Landscaping - Lighting, Holiday Decorating, Lighting

About us

Founded by Dublin Scioto and OSU alum, Chris Apfelstadt, Light Up Columbus is 100% focused on Lighting 365 days a year. We specialize in Landscape Lighting, Holiday Lighting, Architectural Lighting, and Event Lighting. Based in Dublin, we have been serving Central Ohio for 13 years. We work with the City of Dublin, the City of Columbus, the Blue Jackets, and many other hospitals, restaurants, nursing homes, and local businesses. Most importantly we have worked with hundreds of local homeowners to make their homes shine. Landscape lighting adds curb appeal, raises home values, and increases security and we love the work we do.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Exterior lighting, landscape lighting, architectural lighting, event lighting and holiday lighting and decor.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.016 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews

Phil R.
08/2021
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
We would highly recommend Light Up Columbus. Chris and Frank did an excellent job for us. They made all requested adjustments to our satisfaction. We would use them again.
Description of Work: They replaced our coach and driveways lights and installed landscaped lights.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Light Up Columbus
Thanks so much for taking the time To leave us a review! We really appreciate your business. Sincerely, Chris Apfelstadt President Light Up Columbus

Rene H.
07/2021
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Very good! We have used them for years.
Description of Work: Helped us hang our Christmas Lights every year.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Stephen L.
01/2021
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
landscape lighting in front yard
Description of Work: His team was very professional and cleaned up nicely. The team also did a great job burying the wires so we could not see them anymore. The entire process was super easy and the results were immaculate.

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
$4,000

Response from Light Up Columbus
Mr. [Member Name Removed], Thanks so much for leaving a review. We really appreciate your business and hope to work with you again in the future! Good luck to your future Olympic gymnast! -Chris Apfelstadt President Light Up Columbus

Rene H.
07/2020
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
We have known, Chris, the owner for many years. He started as a house painter and we used him many times to paint our house. He now hangs our outside Christmas lights every year. He also takes them down and stores them for the next year. He is very friendly, easy to talk to, and always very professional. We had our lights cut one year and he came out as soon as we called him and made the repair. If we would need landscape lighting, he is the only person we would call.
Description of Work: Light Up Columbus has hung our outside Christmas lights for many years.

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

Rene H.
05/2020
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Wonderful. One call and you have beautiful LED holiday lights on your trees and bushes. All professionally installed and hooked up to a timer. Turns on at dusk, off at midnight or run all night long. Pick your installation date and when you want them removed. No more tangled wires and burned out bulbs. Any problems and with one call they're fixed. Highly recommended! Price varies depending on number of lights and length of display.
Description of Work: Outdoor Christmas lighting display

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

Cora M.
05/2020
5.0
lighting, holiday decorators, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
Light Up Columbus installed lighting for my Columbus, OH Wedding. Chris was very easy to work with. He was flexible and worked with us to create the environment I had envisioned. I got many compliments on the way he used the decorations and the lighting together. I couldn't be happier in a lighting company than I was with Chris and Light Up Columbus!
Description of Work: Lighting for a Wedding

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
$1,000

Peter H.
05/2020
5.0
holiday decorators, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
We contracted with Light Up Columbus to provide landscape/accent lighting to the front of our home. They did a preliminary site visit to discuss our thoughts and took picures of the house. They then provided a detailed presentation of their proposal. We proceeded with the work after some changes to better fit our budget. Chris and his crew did a fantastic job with the install and returned several times to make sure the lights were aimed properly. I hightly recommend Light Up Columbus and look forward to working with them with Christmas lighting.
Description of Work: Landscape/accent lighting to front of 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

Response from Light Up Columbus
Mr. [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure working with you and your bride and we look forward to helping light your home for the holidays as well! Sincerely, Chris Apfelstadt President Light Up Columbus

stephanie D.
05/2020
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
We have worked with Chris and Light Up Columbus for several years. We are very satisfied with their services. They are creative, timely and flexible.
Description of Work: Business holiday 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

Response from Light Up Columbus
Hi Stephanie, Thank you very much for the review! We really appreciate your business over the years and love to help make your home and business shine! Please let me know if you need any more help with lighting this year! Sincerely, Chris Apfelstadt President Light Up Columbus

Megan S.
04/2020
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Light Up Columbus. Chris was prompt to respond and quick to schedule a time to stop by. The landscape light we had an issue with was not one that Chris generally deals with, but he got a new one ordered, received and installed within a week. Great customer service and would definitely call Chris again.
Description of Work: Repair broken uplight.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Light Up Columbus
Thanks so much for the review! We especially love helping out our neighbors in Dublin. Please let me know if I can be of assistance in the future. Sincerely, Chris Apfelstadt President Light Up Columbus

Nick M.
08/2019
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
Chris was exceptionally helpful in recommending options to addressing my landscape lighting issues. I had several broken fixtures and I needed a few new ones as well. Chris addressed everything including readjusting all the locations to ensure we had maximum coverage.
Description of Work: Needed my current lighting refreshed/replaced.

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

Response from Light Up Columbus
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. Thank you very much for your business and please don’t hesitate to call if we are able to help you in the future! Sincerely, Chris Apfelstadt Light Up Columbus

Susan C.
07/2019
5.0
lighting, holiday decorators, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
We shared a vision, gave little to no direction and it was executed beautifully. The work performed by LightUp was the talk of the agency. To top it off, clients reached out to us about the display, the lights were featured on the local news and our team was heart warmed to be in a space surrounded by rainbow windows!
Description of Work: Lighting display to celebrate Pride 2019

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Light Up Columbus
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad the lighting had such a positive impact for your company and your clients! I look forward to working with you again in the future! -Chris Apfelstadt Owner Light Up Columbus

terri F.
06/2019
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
Look no further for your lighting needs Chris was amazing,promtly replied,work completed promtly,ariived on time,was professional- he really knows his stuff.Will definetely use him again.
Description of Work: lighting repair for path light

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

Response from Light Up Columbus
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Please let me know if we can help you with any more lighting in the future! -Chris Apfelstadt President Light Up Columbus

Gail T.
05/2019
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
It was a great experience.
Description of Work: Outdoor 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

Response from Light Up Columbus
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for choosing us to light your home. Hopefully your family (and puppies) enjoy the lighting and ability to use the yard later in the evening. I also appreciate you taking to time to leave a review. Please let me know when you are ready to light the back as well! -Chris Apfelstadt Owner Light Up Columbus

Josh K.
05/2019
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
The lighting was amazing and cooler than I anticipated. They showed up. They were super easy and real to talk to. They keep me in the loop. They were prompt and showed up when they said they showed up. They were right on time.
Description of Work: 40th birthday party party 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
$75

Response from Light Up Columbus
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thanks so much for choosing us to light your husband's birthday celebration! The party looked like a lot of fun. Let me know when you are ready for us to come install your landscape lighting as well. Thanks for the review! Sincerely, Chris Apfelstadt Owner Light Up Columbus

Matt H.
05/2019
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
It was fantastic. They did a great job They gave me some clear expectations. They were efficient and they finished it on time. They met every appointment time.
Description of Work: 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
$1,800

Response from Light Up Columbus
[Member Name Removed], Thanks so much for the opportunity to light your walkway and driveway. Hopefully, none of your guests will drive in your lawn now! When you finish your deck, we would love to help light that area as well. Thanks so much for the review! Sincerely, Chris Apfelstadt Owner Light Up Columbus

MR. Brook H.
05/2019
5.0
outdoor lighting
  + -1 more
He's the best.
Description of Work: Christmas lights and landscape light

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

Response from Light Up Columbus
[Member Name Removed], Thank you for trusting us to light your home, pond, and swimming pool. I am so glad to hear that you and your family are enjoying the new lighting. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do to help in the future. Thanks for the review! Sincerely, Chris Apfelstadt Owner Light Up Columbus

    Contact information

    5269 Reserve Dr, Dublin, OH 43017

    http://www.lightupcolumbus.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    No License Required for Trade
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Landscaping - Lighting,
    Holiday Decorating,
    Lighting

    FAQ

    Light Up Columbus is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Light Up Columbus accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Light Up Columbus offers free project estimates.
    No, Light Up Columbus does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, Light Up Columbus offers a 5% senior discount.
    Yes, Light Up Columbus offers emergency services.
    Yes, Light Up Columbus offers warranties.
    Light Up Columbus offers the following services: Exterior lighting, landscape lighting, architectural lighting, event lighting and holiday lighting and decor.

    Contact information

    5269 Reserve Dr, Dublin, OH 43017

    http://www.lightupcolumbus.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM