Outdoor LED Lighting,
Done Right
Low-voltage LED lighting for decks, stairs, pergolas, and landscapes — designed for safety, ambiance, and security, and installed to survive Colorado winters. One local crew handles the design, the wiring, and the dusk walkthrough. That's Deck Doctor Inc.
- ✓Deck, stair & tread safety lighting
- ✓Railing & post-cap accent lights
- ✓Pergola, gazebo & bistro-style lighting
- ✓Path, step & landscape lighting
- ✓Low-voltage transformers, timers & smart controls
- ✓Dark-sky-friendly, winter-rated fixtures
Build Now, Pay Over Time
Deck Doctor Inc partners with Hearth to offer flexible monthly payment options for your project — including 0% promotional options for qualified homeowners. See your personalized options in about 60 seconds, with no impact to your credit score.
Lighting That Survives Colorado Winters
Outdoor lighting fails in Colorado for predictable reasons: cheap fixtures that crack in freeze-thaw, connections that corrode under snow, and lenses that cloud over from high-altitude UV. A lighting system here has to be specified like an outdoor structure — because that's exactly what it is.
Winter-Proof Fixtures & Connections
Fixtures get buried in snow, soaked in melt, and frozen solid — over 100 freeze-thaw cycles a year. We use sealed, weather-rated fixtures and waterproof connections so the system still works in February, not just July.
High-Altitude UV Resistance
UV rises roughly 10% for every 1,000 feet of elevation, and it clouds cheap lenses and embrittles bargain fixtures fast. We spec UV-stable housings and lenses made to hold up in the Colorado sun.
Dark-Sky-Friendly Design
Many foothills and mountain communities care deeply about light pollution. We design with shielded, downcast, warm-temperature fixtures that light your deck and paths — not your neighbor's windows or the night sky.
Safe Low-Voltage Systems
Most of what we install runs on safe 12-volt low-voltage wiring with properly sized transformers and GFCI-protected supply circuits — buried, sealed, and routed cleanly instead of stapled along a rim joist.
Full composite deck with two covered entryways on a hillside log home. Engineered for 80+ mph gusts, 4 ft snow loads, and 30 years of mountain UV.
Professional Outdoor & Deck Lighting Installation Across Colorado
Good outdoor lighting is designed, not just installed. We start by asking how you actually use your space after dark — dinners on the deck, kids on the stairs, a path to the hot tub — then build a layered low-voltage LED plan: safety lighting on stairs and transitions, ambient light over seating and dining areas, and accent light on trees, stonework, and architecture. Every system includes a properly sized transformer, timer or smart control, and a dusk walkthrough where we aim and dim each fixture with you.
A word on options, honestly. Solar fixtures are cheap up front but struggle through Colorado winters and shaded lots, and most die within a couple of seasons. Line-voltage (120V) lighting has its place, but it requires conduit, boxes, and an electrician for a reason. For most decks, patios, and landscapes, low-voltage LED is the sweet spot: quality LED lamps are rated up to roughly 50,000 hours, use about 75% less energy than the old halogens, and are safe to route under decking and through planting beds. Fixture bodies matter just as much — brass and copper fixtures cost more than bargain aluminum or plastic, but they're usually still working a decade later.
Lighting is also the finishing layer on almost everything else we build. We integrate lighting into pergolas and gazebos, outdoor kitchens, and stair and railing systems — and if you're planning a new custom deck, the smartest time to wire it is during the build. We've strung gazebo ceilings with bistro lights in Parker and designed shielded, dark-sky-friendly systems for foothills homes around Evergreen, where the night sky is half the reason people live there.
Who is it for? Anyone whose deck effectively closes at sunset. If your stairs are a hazard after dark, if your railing lines disappear at night, or if you want the backyard to feel like a second living room at 9 pm in July, lighting is the highest-impact-per-dollar upgrade we install. Browse the project gallery to see how finished systems look after dark.
What Do You Want To Light?
Tell us where the dark spots are and we'll design around them — from a single stair run to a whole-property lighting plan. One local crew, no upsells.
Stair & Tread Lighting
Low-glare tread and riser lights that make deck stairs safe after dark — the single most important lighting upgrade on any elevated deck.
⚠️ Safety FirstRailing & Post-Cap Lights
Soft accent lighting built into railing posts and under drink caps — defines the deck edge at night without glare.
✦ Most RequestedPergola & Gazebo Lighting
Bistro strings, recessed downlights, and dimmable scene control that turn a covered structure into an evening room.
✦ Instant AmbianceTree & Accent Uplighting
Shielded uplights on trees, stonework, and architecture — depth and drama without lighting up the whole neighborhood.
✦ Curb AppealPath & Walkway Lighting
Low path lights that guide guests from driveway to door to deck — spaced for even light, not an airport runway.
✦ Safety + StyleOutdoor Kitchen Task Lighting
Real task light over grills and counters so you can see what medium-rare actually looks like at 9 pm.
✦ Pairs With KitchensSmart Controls & Timers
Dusk-to-dawn timers, zoned dimming, and smartphone control — set scenes for dinner, parties, and security.
✦ Set & ForgetFix an Existing System
Dead zones, flickering, corroded splices, or a transformer that trips — we diagnose and rebuild lighting systems other installers left behind.
⚠️ Don't Rewire It YourselfLighting Is the Finishing Layer — Here's What It Finishes
Most lighting projects ride along with a bigger outdoor build — or complete one that's already standing. One contractor for all of it.
Custom Deck Design & Build
Multi-level mountain masterpieces to simple elevated decks — designed around your terrain, views, and HOA requirements, then built to last decades.
Explore custom decks →Pergolas, Gazebos & Pavilions
Custom shade structures designed for Colorado weather — shade in summer, engineered snow-load tolerance for winter, year-round outdoor living.
Explore pergolas & gazebos →Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Features
Built-in grills, counters, fire pits, and full outdoor kitchens that turn the backyard into a second living room with mountain views.
Explore outdoor kitchens →Porches & Patios
Covered porches and custom patios that extend your living space — designed for Colorado's four seasons and built on proper frost-protected foundations.
Explore porches & patios →Below-Deck Dry Systems
Turn the space under your elevated deck into a dry, usable outdoor room — rain or shine, spring melt or summer storm.
Explore dry systems →Deck Railing Installation
Aluminum, cable, glass, and wood railing options — view-friendly designs that meet local building code and HOA requirements, with limited lifetime warranty aluminum.
Explore railings →Simple Process, Zero Runaround
We don't subcontract to strangers. Brandon and the crew show up, do the work, and you only pay for labor when the job is 100% done. That's been our policy since day one.
Call or Schedule
Give us a call or fill out our quick form. We'll set a time that works for you.
Free Lighting Walkthrough
We walk your property, talk through where you need safety, ambiance, and accent light, and map fixtures and wiring runs.
Clean Installation
Low-voltage wiring buried and sealed, transformer mounted and sized right, fixtures set — no cable stapled across your deck.
Dusk Dial-In, Then Pay
We aim and dim every fixture with you after dark. You don't pay for labor until the job is done and you're satisfied.
What Colorado Homeowners Are Saying
Deck Doctor is a wonderful company that I will use again! Brandon is a general contractor with experience in many types of outdoor construction. His crew were ideal — respectful, hard-working, very knowledgeable, cleaned up behind themselves. The project was well priced and done in a timely manner.
Had the pergola built last December, could not be happier. Took me quite a while to write a review but 10 stars all around. The team they have is amazing! Would definitely recommend!
Brandon and his team are amazing! They do what they say, when they say, and the quality of work is top-notch. My deck needed a complete overhaul due to rotting wood. His crew showed up early and cleaned up thoroughly every single day. Highly recommend!
One of the best experiences I have had with a contractor. Brandon walked me through the options and was honest and straightforward. Everything he said would happen, happened and on time. The final product is perfect!
What Does Outdoor Lighting Actually Cost?
Every project is different — site conditions, deck size, materials, and scope all affect price. Here's what typical projects look like for Colorado homes. Written estimate after your free walkthrough, always.
Deck & Stair Lighting Package
Tread lights, post-cap and railing accents, and a properly sized transformer with timer control — the core safety-and-ambiance package for one deck.
Pergola / Kitchen Integration
Bistro strings, recessed downlights, dimming, and task lighting integrated into a pergola, gazebo, or outdoor kitchen.
Full Landscape Lighting
Paths, steps, tree uplighting, and architectural accents across the yard — zoned, dimmable, and dark-sky-friendly.
Whole-Property Design
A complete lighting design for deck, structures, landscape, and security — smart controls, scenes, and room to expand later.
What a Bad Lighting Install Looks Like
- !Fixtures dead after one winter — unsealed connections and bargain fixtures don't survive freeze-thaw
- !Exposed splices or cable lying on the surface — corrodes fast and fails faster
- !Glare instead of light — unshielded fixtures aimed at eyes, windows, and the night sky
- !Flickering or dim zones — an overloaded or undersized transformer working past its limit
- !120-volt line run without conduit or GFCI protection — a genuine shock and fire hazard
Lighting System Half-Dead? We'll Sort It Out.
We diagnose and rebuild outdoor lighting systems other installers left behind — straight answers on what's salvageable and what isn't.
Call 303-781-DECK NowKnow Someone Who Needs Anything for Their Backyard?
Send friends, family, or neighbors our way for anything they need in their backyard — a deck, a pergola, a patio, repairs, you name it. When the person you refer completes a project of $20,000 or more, we'll put $250 in your pocket. It's our way of saying thank you for spreading the word about Deck Doctor Inc in your community.
OUTDOOR LIVING · EST. 1993
Proudly Serving Colorado’s Front Range & Mountain Communities
From Golden to Vail, Deck Doctor Inc designs, builds, repairs, and restores premium outdoor living spaces across Colorado.
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Questions About Outdoor Lighting
Straight answers about what to expect when working with us — no marketing fluff.
Let Us Bring Your Outdoor Vision To Life
Contact Deck Doctor Inc today for your free, no-obligation lighting estimate. We'll walk your property anywhere in our Colorado service area, find the dark spots, and give you a straight answer on the right system and what it'll cost. No pressure — just 32 years of honest craftsmanship.