What this service involves
Provide a protected lighting circuit, appropriate controls and equipment connections for a water feature.
Typical scope and limits: Standard accessible run. Underwater fixture replacement, pool bonding reconstruction and trenching excluded.
Who usually needs it
Homeowners adding exterior, path, porch or floodlighting, or replacing weathered fixtures.
Estimated pricing
$1,080–$2,700 per electrical circuit
Priced per electrical circuit. This is a planning range, not a quote.
Project ranges include labor and standard installation materials unless a listing says otherwise. Hourly rates are labor only, and equipment you supply (such as chargers, fixtures or fans) is not included. Permit fees and sales tax are additional. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.
Electrical work may require openings in walls or ceilings. Drywall patching, texture, and painting are not included and must be arranged with others.
What an electrician evaluates first
- Existing exterior circuits and protection
- Mounting surface and weather exposure
- Wiring route through siding, soffits or ground
- Controls: switches, timers, photocells or motion sensors
Typical work sequence
- Plan locations and controls
- Route wiring with weather-rated boxes
- Mount fixtures and seal penetrations
- Test controls and aim
Access and disruption
Exterior work may need siding, soffit or ground openings. Landscaping and siding repair are arranged with others.
Permits and inspection
New circuits, equipment changes and most wiring alterations normally need an electrical permit and inspection. In Washington, Labor & Industries issues electrical permits except in cities that run their own electrical program, so the permitting authority depends on the property address rather than the mailing city. True confirms the correct authority before work starts. Permit fees are additional to the estimate.
Helpful, safe photos
The wall or yard area, existing fixtures and the nearest switch or outlet. Only photograph what is safely visible — never remove electrical covers.
Questions
Does a camera floodlight include camera setup?
The electrical scope covers power and mounting. App setup, subscriptions and monitoring are the owner’s responsibility.
Can outdoor lights use an existing outlet?
Sometimes, if the circuit and protection suit the added load and exposure.
Not sure what you need?
Send a photo. Ask a certified electrician.
Not sure what you need? Send a photo and tell True what’s going on or what you’d like to change. Get help understanding your options and the next step.
Tell True about your project
What happens next
Tell us what you’re working on. True will review your request and respond by your preferred contact method. Together, we’ll determine whether the next step is advice based on your photos, a visit, or an estimate. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.