Illumination Concepts

very good and as expected.

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I will spare you the boring details of this really large and expensive job. Here are my observations. If you want to have the ultimate landscape lighting experience, you need to be willing to pay the ultimate price. No, the price is not death, but you will pay a LOT of money. What you get is the highest quality materials that are guaranteed for many years, expert installation, and the best service I have ever received from a contractor. Even after the sale was done and the checks were cashed, Nick would still promptly answer our calls and drive all the way to Georgetown to take care of us (none of this going to voice mail and not replying for a week and then giving a lame excuse like I seem to get from other contractors). Examples... a: After a few days, we decided that things would look better if we moved a couple of lights across the lawn. Nick came over promptly and moved the lights to where we wanted them and re wired the whole change for no charge. b: A few weeks after installation, we wanted to change the timer settings for the lights. Nick drove out here and changed it for no charge. c: A couple of the lights malfunctioned, and Nick drove out here to take care of it for no charge. I considered the price an insurance policy that the job would be done right and that I would not have to hire another contractor to fix a mess. I have received several unsolicited compliments from neighbors. (one of them approached Nick to do his lawn) But most importantly, I am VERY happy when I look outside my house at night. And THAT is what I paid for.

We called and asked for an estimate. He was prompt when coming out for the estimate. He did not increase the price like so many people will do. We decided to use the company and they came when they told us they would be there. They finished in two days and they were very profession. He came back in the evening at dark to make sure we were happy with the overall look and we are so very pleased! I will definitely recommend them to anyone wanting a profession to do outdoor landscape lighting.

It went better than any experience I've had with a contractor. Nick's price was very competitive. His crew was professional. They came when they said they would and finished the job on time. The work was done perfectly (and I am VERY picky!). Nick was so amazing to come back later that evening to show us the lights. It was almost like waiting for the lighting of the Christmas tree. We've thoroughly enjoyed the lights every evening since they've been installed. I would highly recommend Nick Tennis and Illumination Concepts Inc. to anyone.

Illumination Concepts is an independent shop in the Austin area. We picked them over several competitors because of the confidence that the owner, Nick, showed in his product, a warranty that was 5 years better than any other, and the patience he showed with us during the bidding process. I can't give A's across the board because theirs was the highest price of the bids we received, but Nick was absolutely willing to work with us to get the best possible product within our budget. Highly recommend.

Our home is located on a dark street and shaded by many large oaks, resulting in a dark front yard and entryway and back yard. For both security and aesthetic reasons, we wanted landscape lighting. We contacted Nick Tennis for a consultation and estimate. He worked with our goals and budget to provide a two-phase lighting project. His team arrived on time to perform the work, and ran the electrical wiring with little damage to our yard. Nick came out the night after the project was completed to adjust the fixtures to illuminate the trees and entry to best effect and to ensure that the lights did not shine into the neighbors' windows. After we'd had the lights for a few days, we realized that we wanted additional trees illuminated, and needed a few adjustments to original lights. Nick gave us a great price on the new lights and his team quickly completed the work and adjustments. Phase 1 is complete, and we and our neighbors are very pleased with the results. From start to finish, Nick and his team were a pleasure to work with. It's too bad he doesn't remodel kitchens!

Great company and great customer service!

oWHEN I purchased my house in Austin (from Dallas), I thought it was going to be difficult to find someoneto create the "look" I wanted for my landscape lighting. Nick bid the job, made suggestions (my ideaswere not nearly as good as his), and I can truly say that my "illumination" makes my home the mostbeautiful in the neighborhood. I can say that in addition to the beautiful lighting, the service has beenincredible. I can text him at 9:00 at night, and get an immediate response. I have had electrical problems, unrelated to the the lighting, and he has been more than superior in his service and trouble shooting.My first call to him was over 5 years ago, and the service is still as good as it was before I settled the final bill. Great family organization.

We contacted Illumination Concepts after reading great reviews on Angie's List. Nick responded immediately and was very personable and responsive on the phone. He and his wife came out in the next few days to give us an estimate and we felt comfortable with them immediately. The price was much more than we expected, but after getting a few more quotes and seeing the quality of work at other homes, we decided to go with Illumation Concepts.We knew we would be getting a better product and better customer service. In the end, although we were paying more up front, we are confident that we will see the savings throughout the next ten years. They did a wonderful job installing the lights and making sure that we were happy with the outcome. Nick made sure to explain every aspect to make sure we understood our new product and how to adjust/maintain them. We are so happy with the outcome and we will be going back to them in the future for any additional needs we may have. We highly recommend them and we encourage others to do the research before choosing the cheapest option. Although we paid more upfront, our electricity bill won't go up more than a couple dollars a month for the 14 lights they installed, but will halogen lights, our bill would have gone up $20-$50 a month and that adds up over 10-15 years!

They were professional, responsive and meet all my needs.

It went really well! Nick called me back almost immediately after I sent an email through Angie's List. He came out the very nexy day (if I recall correctly) to give me an estimate. He spent quite a bit of time with me walking the property and discussing what I wanted. I could tell immmediately that I had found the right company to do this work for me - this is Nick's specialty! He is going to be able to help clients come up with a lighting plan for their home (not just install a few spotlights like a basic electrical company might). Nick provided a guaranteed estimate on the spot and also honored the Angie's List 10% off coupon that I had at the time. Nick also emailed the estimate to me. One suggestion about the estimate: I would have preferred to see a more detailed itemized estimate so that I could better delineate labor from materials. It would also be easier to make decisions if you only wanted to do part of the job. Nick referred me to an electrician to install an outlet on the outside of my home (which was completed over the weekend and only cost $90). Then Nick and his crew came out a few days later to complete the job. The job took two days and I didn't need to be home for any of it! In the end, he installed 4 up-lights under trees (these are great because they are set into the ground and can be mowed over with a lawn mower), one beautiful moon light up in a tree, 4 landscape lights, and approximately 11 smallish spotlights to shine up on my fence around the perimeter of the backyard. Nick came out that night to view the lights with me and show me how to operate the control panel. I almost didn't do the lighting in my backyard. I worried it was too expensive. But I honestly gasped when Nick turned it on. It is so beautiful. I can see all around the backyard without having to use large ugly spotlights or Home Depot motion lighting. Be aware that Nick specializes in LED lighting, so it's more expensive than what an electrical company might charge for basic landscape lights. That's the only reason I gave a "B" for price. I don't think Nick is any more expensive than anyone else who does the same LED lighting, but I did not get other estimates on LED lighting. It should barely cost anything to light my yard all night and year round because of the LED technology and that is a big bonus. It also requires LED lines to be run throughout the yard. His guys ran the line very well. I can't even see where they dug the trenches today (and it's only been a few weeks). Great work Illuminations Concepts! I could tell that Nick takes pride in his work and cared about me as a client. Check out his company website. There are lots of pictures to give you an idea of his work. Don't worry if your home isn't a mansion like the ones on the website (mine isn't)! It will look more like a mansion with some amazing lighting! I've gotten lots of compliments already!

The project went very well. Nick came out and setup a temporary lighting system so that we could see how it looked and adjust locations and number of lights before we locked on the design. It allowed us to preview the results that we would get with the final system. The final turnon of the units looked even better than the preview. They came in right on budget and faster than we expected them to. Their work was very professional, looked great, and we are very pleased with the results. They came when they said they would, gave us advice and help with understanding the design tradeoffs, and delivered a great product. We highly recommend them.

We could not have asked for a better experience. Nick and his team not only had beautiful ideas but were able to execute and follow through with them.

The job was completed skillfully, promptly and professionally.

We contacted Nick at Illumination Concepts just before Christmas. He came to our house and met with us and reviewed what we wanted. We discussed different options. He showed us the type of lights he installs and reviewed with us the estimated power usage. Within a few days he provided us with an estimate and when he would be available to do the work. We agreed and schedule the install for early January. His installed arrived on time as scheduled. Everything was installed within 2-3 days and we liked the effect so much that we asked for some additonal work. We are very pleased with the quality of the lighting and how it enhances the look of our home from the street.

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It went great. He really listened to what we wanted. Arrived when he said he would, set it all up, came back for the demonstration that night. Professional quality work.

I received a colorful packet of post card advertisements in the mail. I was surprised they returned my call within 30 minutes. They worked around my crazy schedule which was impressive and one of the reasons why I hired them. This is a husband and wife team that work very well in reviewing the design and what you are needing and willing to spend. I had an existing lighting system in my backyard and wanted to move to my front yard. To save money, I thought it would be easy to move 6 lights. It's not as easy as it looks and Nick's team assisted me in learning how it was wired without charging me. They also have a maintenance plan for $125 a year, which includes two visits to clean up the lights. At anytime, if a light burns out, they will replace at no charge. The 2nd year, they will come out and replace all the bulbs at cost, which I found to be reasonable since lights usually begin to burn out after two years. The quality of the work and the product is outstanding.