Project overview: Low-voltage landscape lighting in Wesley Chapel, NC

Our Charlotte team (Matthews branch) completed a landscape lighting installation for homeowner Lauren Tavares in Wesley Chapel, NC on July 30, 2024. Lead technician Brian Cain installed customer-provided landscape fixtures, added a new dedicated circuit in the garage, supplied and connected a low-voltage transformer with burial-rated wiring, and finished the job with a weather-protected GFCI outlet and a customer-provided smart switch.

Category: Lighting & Ceiling Fans — Lighting Installation

Scope of work

Installed customer-provided landscape lights along the exterior areas as requested by the homeowner.
Provided and installed a low-voltage transformer to power the lighting system safely and efficiently.
Ran new 14‑gauge, burial-rated landscape wiring from the transformer to the fixtures, routed and secured for durability.
Added a new dedicated 15‑amp circuit from the garage panel to serve the exterior outlet and transformer load.
Installed a GFCI receptacle with an in-use bubble cover for weather-resistant protection.
Installed the customer-provided smart switch and converted a single-gang box to a 2‑gang box for a clean, code-conscious finish.
Completed final testing and verified proper operation of all fixtures and controls.

Power, protection, and controls done right

For this Wesley Chapel installation, we supplied a dedicated 15‑amp circuit to keep the new outdoor lighting load on its own protected path. The exterior outlet that feeds the transformer is a GFCI, and it’s covered by an in-use bubble cover to maintain weather resistance whether or not something is plugged in. The customer’s smart switch was integrated and the wall box was upgraded to a 2‑gang configuration to accommodate the new control layout cleanly.

All wiring was routed neatly and terminated securely. The low-voltage landscape cable is appropriately rated for outdoor use and buried to proper depth to help protect it from damage while preserving serviceability for future maintenance or expansion.

Why choose low-voltage landscape lighting

Safety and code-conscious installation: GFCI protection and in-use covers help safeguard outdoor electrical connections.
Energy-efficient lighting: Low-voltage systems typically consume less power while offering bright, attractive illumination.
Enhanced curb appeal and security: Illuminated paths and accents improve nighttime visibility and highlight architectural and landscape features.
Flexible and scalable: With a properly sized transformer and thoughtfully laid cable runs, homeowners can expand or adjust fixture placement as their landscape evolves.

Local electrician for landscape lighting in Wesley Chapel

From our Charlotte team based in Matthews, Touchstone Electric serves homeowners throughout Wesley Chapel, NC with professional lighting installation. Whether you’re adding a few path lights or planning a complete outdoor lighting layout, we install customer-provided fixtures, supply and set transformers, run low-voltage wiring, and add the circuits, outlets, and controls needed for reliable operation.

Landscape and exterior lighting installation
New circuits, GFCI outlets, and weather-resistant covers
Low-voltage transformers and burial-rated wiring
Smart switches and control upgrades

Plan your outdoor lighting project

If you’re in Wesley Chapel and need low-voltage landscape lighting or other lighting installation services, our Charlotte branch is ready to help. We focus on clean workmanship, correct protection for outdoor environments, and lighting layouts that are practical, attractive, and ready for future expansion.

Tell us about your goals—whether it’s lighting pathways, highlighting trees and facades, or adding smart control—and we’ll help you power it safely and neatly.

Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting Installation | Wesley Chapel