Why Builders Should Consult with Landscape Lighting Companies Early

Home builders, architects, and designers have many items to consider when planning a new home construction project. They are busy coordinating with manufacturers, contractors, electricians, plumbers, painters, and more to get the job done. However, one consultant often left off the list is the landscape lighting company, which could be a costly mistake. 

It is not common to sell new homes with professionally installed landscape lighting; however, that doesn’t mean builders shouldn’t wire them during construction to support this sought-after feature. A homebuyer may decide they would like this enhancement down the road.

Please continue reading for some of the pre-planning measures builders in Kennebunk and southern Maine could take to save their homeowners time and money.

SEE ALSO: How a Landscape Lighting Company Can Liven Up Your Property 

Wire Placements

One of the most important potential cost savings a builder can pass to a future homebuyer is to complete wire placement for landscape lighting before installing hardscapes on the property. For example, a builder can run wire before the pouring of driveways, sidewalks, landscaping structures, and more. The homeowner can then save significant money and time not having to dig up the landscape and run conduit under the hardscape. The builder can complete wire placements during construction and have a documented wiring plan for the homebuyer. In addition, it would be even more beneficial to give them a completed basic lighting design, which your landscape lighting consultant could provide.

Transformer Location

If planning for a landscape lighting design, a builder should consider the location of the transformer(s) on the property. A central location is best to supply power to the outdoor areas and to save costs on wiring or additional transformers. LED lighting is much more energy efficient than prior lighting options; however, it is still wise to place the transformer in an easily accessible, central location.

Zone Planning

Smart home technology is becoming a popular option for managing landscape lighting, as well as in-home lighting. If the builder is installing smart lighting control into the new home, they can also program potential outdoor zones to control future installations of landscape lighting. For instance, the homeowner may want to have zones for their patio lights, pool lights, front entryway lights, etc. Smart home technology will allow the programming of zones to timers and can even operate the lighting while the homeowner is away.

Builders may find value in moving forward with landscape lighting installations at the time of construction. Many homeowners would love to move into a home with beautiful outdoor lights and will likely pay more for a home that already has them integrated. 

If you are a builder, designer, or architect in the Kennebunk or southern Maine area, please get in touch with us for consultation on landscape lighting during the pre-construction phase. We would love to offer our expertise and advice on lighting features that are sure to turn the heads of potential homebuyers!