Illuminations by DiSabatino is the landscape lighting division of DiSabatino Inc., a luxury design-build firm serving the Brandywine Valley for over 30 years. Led by Alex Hambleton, a member of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP), our team designs and installs custom low-voltage landscape lighting systems that highlight your property's best features while improving safety and security.
Whether you need pathway lighting for a Greenville estate, architectural uplighting on a Chadds Ford stone facade, or a complete outdoor living lighting plan for your Main Line home, our designers create systems tailored to your property's architecture and landscape.
What Professional Landscape Lighting Does for Your Home
Professionally designed landscape lighting transforms your outdoor space after dark. Here is what homeowners across Delaware County and Chester County gain from a custom lighting installation:
Safety and Accessibility
Well-placed path lights, step lights, and entrance lighting reduce trip hazards and help guests navigate your property safely at night. Our low-voltage LED systems provide consistent illumination along walkways, driveways, and pool decks without high energy costs.
Security and Deterrence
A dark property invites unwanted attention. Strategic lighting around entry points, garage areas, and property perimeters creates a well-lit environment that discourages trespassing. Motion-activated zones add an extra layer of protection.
Curb Appeal and Property Value
Landscape lighting is one of the highest-ROI outdoor improvements you can make. A professionally designed system showcases your home's architecture, mature trees, garden beds, and hardscaping features at night, making your property stand out in the neighborhood.
Extended Outdoor Living
With the right lighting, your outdoor living spaces become usable well past sunset. Entertaining on the patio, relaxing by the fire pit, or dining in your outdoor kitchen all improve when you can see what you are doing.
Landscape Lighting Services We Provide
Architectural and Facade Lighting
Uplights, downlights, and wall wash fixtures highlight the stonework, columns, and architectural details of your home. Our designers position each fixture to create depth and visual interest without harsh glare.
Pathway and Driveway Lighting
Low-profile path lights guide visitors safely from the street to your front door. We use fixtures that complement your landscape style, whether your property features formal gardens or natural plantings.
Garden and Landscape Bed Lighting
Accent lighting draws attention to specimen trees, ornamental plantings, and water features. Techniques like moonlighting (downlighting from tree canopies) create natural, soft illumination across garden areas.
Outdoor Living Space Lighting
Integrated lighting for patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, pool areas, and seating walls. We coordinate with our outdoor living design team to build lighting into every project from the start.
Deck and Patio Lighting
Recessed step lights, railing lights, and overhead string or pendant lighting create inviting gathering spaces. All fixtures are rated for outdoor use and designed to withstand Mid-Atlantic weather.
Holiday and Seasonal Lighting
Custom seasonal lighting installations for homeowners who want a professionally designed holiday display without climbing ladders or untangling wires.
How We Design Your Lighting System
Step 1: On-Site Consultation
We visit your property at dusk to assess the landscape, architecture, and existing electrical infrastructure. This lets our designer see exactly how light falls across your property and identify the best placement for every fixture.
Step 2: Custom Lighting Plan
Your designer creates a detailed lighting plan showing fixture types, locations, beam angles, and wattage. We use professional-grade design software so you can visualize the final result before we install anything.
Step 3: Fixture Selection
We specify commercial-grade, low-voltage LED fixtures from brands like FX Luminaire, Kichler, and WAC Lighting. Every fixture is chosen for durability, color temperature, and energy efficiency.
Step 4: Professional Installation
Our trained installation team buries all wiring, sets fixtures at precise angles, and tests every zone. Low-voltage systems (12V) are safe to install without trenching permits in most jurisdictions and eliminate shock risk.
Step 5: Programming and Final Walkthrough
We program timers, photocells, or smart home integration so your system runs automatically. During the walkthrough, we adjust every fixture with you present to make sure the result matches your vision.
Why Homeowners Choose Illuminations by DiSabatino
- AOLP-Certified Team: Alex Hambleton holds membership in the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals, the industry's leading credentialing organization for landscape lighting designers.
- 30+ Years of Experience: DiSabatino Inc. has been designing and building luxury outdoor environments in the Brandywine Valley since 1986.
- Integrated Design-Build: Because we also design landscapes, hardscapes, and outdoor living spaces, your lighting system is coordinated with every other element of your property.
- Licensed Landscape Architect on Staff: David Mull, ASLA, provides comprehensive design oversight for complex projects.
- Commercial-Grade Fixtures: We use professional LED fixtures rated for 50,000+ hours, not big-box store products that fail after two seasons.
- Solid Warranty: Our lighting installations are backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.
- 60+ Team Members, 120+ Vehicles: We have the resources to complete your project on schedule without cutting corners.
Ready to see your property in a new light? Call (302) 764-0408 or request a free lighting consultation.
Landscape Lighting Installation Across Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania
We design and install landscape lighting for homeowners throughout the Brandywine Valley and surrounding communities:
Delaware
Greenville, Wilmington, Centerville, Hockessin, Middletown, and North Wilmington
Pennsylvania - Delaware County
Media, Swarthmore, Wallingford, and surrounding communities
Pennsylvania - Chester County
West Chester, Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, Unionville, and Malvern
Pennsylvania - Main Line
Villanova, Bryn Mawr, Wayne, Gladwyne, Devon, Haverford, and Ardmore
Trusted by Homeowners Across the Brandywine Valley
- A+ BBB Rating with Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics (2006)
- 565+ satisfied clients across Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania
- SBA Delaware Young Entrepreneur of the Year awarded to founder Chris DiSabatino (2005)
- Six specialized divisions working together under one roof for seamless project delivery
- Financing available through HFS Financial for qualifying projects
Landscape Lighting Questions Homeowners Ask
How much does landscape lighting installation cost?
Every property is different, so we provide custom quotes after an on-site consultation. A typical residential lighting system for a Delaware or Chester County home ranges from a few thousand dollars for focused accent lighting to five figures for a comprehensive whole-property system. We offer financing through HFS Financial to make larger projects more accessible.
What type of lighting fixtures do you use?
We install commercial-grade, low-voltage (12V) LED fixtures from professional brands like FX Luminaire, Kichler, and WAC Lighting. LED fixtures use up to 80% less energy than halogen, last 50,000+ hours, and produce minimal heat. We do not use solar-powered or big-box retail fixtures.
How long does a landscape lighting installation take?
Most residential installations take 1 to 3 days depending on the scope. Larger estate properties or projects combined with landscape construction may take longer. We schedule installations around your availability and weather conditions.
Do I need to maintain my landscape lighting system?
LED systems require very little maintenance. We recommend an annual check to clean lenses, adjust fixtures that may have shifted, and trim vegetation that has grown around lights. Our team offers maintenance visits to keep your system performing at its best.
Is low-voltage lighting safe around children and pets?
Yes. Our 12-volt systems carry no shock risk, even if a wire is accidentally cut or exposed. Low-voltage landscape lighting is the industry standard for residential properties and is safe for families, pets, and anyone who comes in contact with the fixtures or wiring.
Can you add lighting to an existing landscape?
Absolutely. We regularly add lighting to established landscapes without disturbing existing plantings or hardscape. Our installation team uses careful trenching techniques that preserve root systems and existing features.
Schedule Your Free Landscape Lighting Consultation
See how professional landscape lighting can transform your home. Our AOLP-certified designer will visit your property at dusk, assess your landscape and architecture, and create a custom lighting plan at no cost.
Call (302) 764-0408 to schedule your consultation, or fill out our contact form and we will reach out within one business day.