What services does your company offer?

Astoria Lighting Co. offers a permanent LED outdoor lighting system with color-changing lights designed for homes and businesses. This versatile system provides everything from subtle accent lighting that resembles recessed can or pot lights to vibrant, customizable colors and patterns for every night of the holiday season. It’s perfect for celebrating all occasions, including Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, patriotic holidays, Halloween, birthday parties, and more!

What types of lighting do you install?

We specialize in installing custom, high-quality exterior lighting systems. Our offerings typically include: - **Permanent Outdoor Lighting**: Energy-efficient LED systems designed for year-round use, perfect for accentuating home or building exteriors. These systems are commonly programmable to create custom lighting effects for holidays, events, or everyday use. - **Permanent Holiday Lighting**: Festive lighting solutions for Christmas, Halloween, and every holiday in between, installed with a clean, professional look. - **Landscape Lighting**: Pathway lights, uplighting, and spotlights to enhance outdoor spaces, increase curb appeal, and improve nighttime safety. - **Smart Lighting Systems**: Lights controlled via smartphone apps, allowing users to customize colors, brightness, and schedules remotely. - **Architectural Accent Lighting**: Lighting designed to highlight unique architectural features like rooflines, columns, or windows. We focus on combining aesthetics, functionality, and technology to deliver long-lasting, elegant lighting solutions.

Do you provide both residential and commercial installations?

Yes, we provide both residential and commercial outdoor lighting installations. Our offerings include permanent holiday lighting, landscape lighting, architectural accent lighting, bistro and café lighting, soffit lighting, and more. We cater to a variety of needs, from enhancing homes to illuminating businesses for aesthetic or functional purposes. Our installations are customizable and controlled via a proprietary smartphone app for convenience.

Are consultations free, and how can I schedule one?

All consultations and quotes are provided free of charge so you can make an informed decision. To schedule an appointment, simply fill out our online 'Request a Free Quote' form or give us a call at 844-715-4644.

Deck Lighting Installation

At Astoria Lighting Co, we offer a full suite of amazing features to give you the best experience in the Porch, Pergola, Screen Room Lighting space!

Outdoor Living

Extend Your Outdoor Living After Dark

Your deck represents a significant investment in outdoor living space, but without lighting, you can only enjoy it during daylight hours. Deck lighting doubles the usable hours of your favorite outdoor space.

Imagine hosting dinner parties under the stars, enjoying a glass of wine as the sun sets, or simply reading outdoors on a warm summer evening. Deck lighting makes all of this possible.

Double Your Hours

Transform your deck from a daytime-only space into an evening destination for relaxation, dining, and entertaining.

Safety First

Illuminate steps, railings, and potential obstacles so every evening on your deck is safe and worry-free.

Entertain Outdoors

Host dinner parties under the stars, enjoy evening drinks, or read outdoors on warm summer nights.

If you have a deck you love during the day, lighting lets you love it twice as long. Proper deck lighting transforms your outdoor investment into a space you can enjoy from morning coffee to midnight conversations.

Light Up Your Deck

Fixture Guide

Types of Deck Lighting

Deck lighting includes several fixture types designed for different purposes. Most effective designs combine several types for a layered, functional result.

Post Cap Lights

Mount on top of deck posts, providing ambient illumination and decorative interest at railing height.

Rail Lights

Mount on or under railings to illuminate the deck surface with functional, even light distribution.

Stair Lights

Built into step risers to ensure safe navigation between levels, preventing trips and falls after dark.

Recessed Deck Lights

Install flush with the deck surface, providing subtle illumination without any protruding fixtures.

Under-Rail Lighting

Casts a soft glow downward from beneath the railing caps, creating an elegant, hidden light source.

String Lights

Hung overhead to create a festive, inviting atmosphere perfect for entertaining and outdoor dining.

The most effective deck lighting combines several fixture types for a layered, functional design. We’ll help you choose the right mix based on your deck layout, how you use the space, and the ambiance you want to create.

Design Your Deck Lighting

Railing Solutions

Deck Rail and Post Lighting

Rail and post lighting illuminates at railing height, creating ambient light that defines the deck perimeter while providing functional illumination.

Post Cap Lights

Available in countless styles from traditional lanterns to sleek modern designs. They replace or cover existing post tops and provide 360-degree illumination.

✓ Traditional lantern styles
✓ Sleek modern designs
✓ 360° ambient illumination
✓ Fits existing post tops

Rail Lights

Mount directly to the top rail or underneath it, casting light down onto the deck surface for functional, even coverage.

✓ Top-mount or under-mount
✓ Downward deck illumination
✓ Low-profile designs
✓ Multiple finish options

Under-Rail Strip Lighting

Creates a continuous glow along the entire railing length for a seamless, modern look that softly illuminates the deck perimeter.

Important

When planning rail lighting, consider your railing material and style to ensure compatibility. We help you select fixtures that complement your deck aesthetic while providing appropriate light levels.

Find Your Perfect Rail Lighting

Safety Essential

Deck Stair Lighting

Deck stairs are the most critical area for lighting because they present the greatest safety risk after dark. Without illumination, it’s easy to misjudge step depth, miss a riser, or stumble on transitions.

Unlit stairs are the #1 cause of outdoor falls at night. Proper stair lighting isn’t just an upgrade — it’s essential safety.

Stair Lighting Options

Most Effective

Riser Lights

Mount on the vertical face of each step, illuminating the tread below for maximum visibility and safety.

✓ Illuminates each tread

✓ Low-profile design

✓ Best safety coverage

Post Lights

Placed at the top and bottom of stair runs, providing additional visibility and marking transitions clearly.

✓ Marks stair entry/exit

✓ Additional ambient light

✓ Pairs with riser lights

Tread-Mounted

A practical alternative when riser mounting isn’t feasible, installed flush into the step tread surface.

✓ Flush-mount design

✓ Works on any stair type

✓ Good riser alternative

We always include stair lighting in comprehensive deck lighting plans because safe passage is essential. Every step should be clearly visible from approach to landing.

Make Your Stairs Safe Tonight

Design Guide

Deck Lighting Design Considerations

Effective deck lighting balances ambient illumination with task lighting and accent features. Here’s how to plan a layered design that works for your lifestyle.

The Three Layers

Safety & Ambient

Start with the essentials: stair lighting for safety and enough ambient light to navigate the deck comfortably.

✓ Stair & step lighting
✓ Post cap lights
✓ Rail illumination

Task Lighting

Add focused lighting in areas where you need to see clearly, like outdoor kitchens, grilling stations, or dining tables.

✓ Outdoor kitchen areas
✓ Dining table zones
✓ Grill & prep stations

Accent Features

Highlight architectural features, planters, or nearby landscape elements to add depth and visual interest.

✓ Architectural highlights
✓ Landscape features
✓ Decorative elements

Zone Your Deck

Entertaining Zones

Brighter, more festive lighting — string lights, layered fixtures, and task lighting for dining and socializing.

Relaxation Zones

Softer, more subtle illumination — under-rail glow, low post caps, and dimmable fixtures for quiet evenings.

Pro Tip

Dimmers let you adjust light levels for different occasions — bright for entertaining, soft for relaxing, and everything in between.

We create deck lighting plans tailored to your specific deck and lifestyle — balancing safety, function, and ambiance into one cohesive design.

Plan Your Deck Lighting

Investment

Deck Lighting Installation and Cost

Deck lighting installation involves mounting fixtures, running low-voltage wire, and connecting to a transformer. Most projects complete in one day.

What’s Involved

Fixture Mounting

Secure each light to posts, rails, risers, or deck surface

Wire Routing

Run low-voltage wire through or along deck structure for a clean look

Internal Wiring

Drill through posts and stringers to route wiring internally

Transformer Setup

Connect everything to a low-voltage transformer with timer control

Cost Guide

Basic Package

$800 – $1,500

Medium deck • Post caps & stair lights

✓ Post cap lights included

✓ Stair riser lighting

✓ Transformer & wiring

✓ One-day installation

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a modern house at dusk, illuminated with multicolored permanent outdoor LED lighting installed along the roofline. The lights are spaced evenly and display a pattern of red, green, and blue colors.

a modern house at dusk featuring outdoor LED soffit lighting. Soffit lighting is installed on the underside of the roof's overhang, casting light downwards to highlight the home's exterior and landscaping.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are the lights replaceable?

Yes. Each light is an individual unit and attaches to the other lights via weatherproof, threaded caps, so they are easily unscrewed, pulled out, and replaced.

Can the lights provide true warm white?

Yes, as low as 2700K. It is true that other products on the market in the Permanent Christmas Lighting space do not offer a true warm white. The LED must be RGB-WW and have a yellow “diode” to allow for true warm white–which ours do!

How do payments work?

We collect 25% down and then order your materials. The balance is due at installation by check, cash, card, or through our 3rd party financing partner. We make it as easy as possible for your budget!

How much electricity does it use?

The lights on full bright white use less than one watt of power. It’s little enough that you won’t notice a difference in your electricity usage.

Is it designed for extreme temperatures?

Yes! Each light and connection has an IP 68 Waterproof rating and can operate at -40° F to 130°+F. All connections and wires are UV rated and will be able to last if ever exposed to long periods of sunlight (which they will not be as they are installed under the roofline). The track is made out of aluminum which is durable and won’t rust or degrade–the same material your gutters are made from.

What is the warranty?

Astoria Lighting Co provides a Lifetime Warranty on all permanent holiday light bulbs included in your system. Additionally, we offer a 10-year “bumper-to-bumper” warranty on all installed parts, plus a 3-year service warranty on labor.

What is the cost per foot?

At Astoria Lighting Co., we install industry-leading permanent lighting systems designed for long-lasting performance and outstanding value. We offer brighter LED lights, true warm-white capabilities, a closed track system, individually addressable lights, and many other important features that our competitors do not offer. It is priced according to how much linear feet you want installed on your home, plus a Wi-Fi controller and power supply system, rather than on the square footage of the home, and the length of rooflines can vary dramatically for houses of similar size. Because of this, we have to measure your roofline in order to give you an accurate quote.

However, as a guide, we typically run in the $20 to $28 dollar per linear foot range—plus $250-450 for controllers and power supplies–depending on the time of the year, as we frequently offer pricing promotions during the Spring and Summer months to encourage our customers to get their systems installed outside of the busy fall holiday season. Most of our jobs fall into the $2500 to $5500 range—sold, installed, and warrantied, with all taxes and fees included—to put lighting where customers would typically hang their Christmas lights. We offer great payment options that allow you to spread out the cost over time, resulting in significant savings versus hanging traditional Christmas lights, installing pot or can lighting, or otherwise improving the look of your home.

Where are the lights installed?

The lights are installed to the outer part of the soffit behind the fascia or trim, facing downward.

Can I make my own accent lighting?

Yes! Each light is individually addressable, meaning you can choose which lights you want on and what color you want them to be (anything from bright white to warm white or any color in the spectrum). For example, you can turn on lights at the top of each peak and over corners and columns, while the rest of the lights stay off, to provide nightly accents for your home. Our competitors do not offer this customizability.

Can I save timers?

Yes, you can save multiple nightly & weekly timers as well as calendar events for holidays and other special occasions. You can have them set by hour, or use the Sunrise and Sunset features.

Where can the lights be controlled from?

With the app, you can control your lights anywhere using our cloud technology. This means as long as your handheld device has an internet connection, you can be at work or anywhere in the world and turn on and off or change patterns remotely!

Are the lights UL listed & CSA/ETL approved?

Yes! The lights are ETL certified in the USA and Canada. Most low-voltage lighting companies are under the impression that they do not need proper CSA approvals for lighting if it is low voltage. This is incorrect and as a consumer, you should make sure that the product you are purchasing is indeed approved. You will see our ETL stamp of approval on our products.

How long does the installation take?

Average-sized installations are done in one day. You only need to be there for the beginning and the end of the installation. We will coordinate with you when we schedule your installation.

Can I make my own patterns?

Yes! The lights are individually addressable which allows you to choose which lights you want on and what color you want them to be, and join them together in different patterns and animations. There are millions of different colors that you can make! We also have hundreds of preset patterns and animations.

Can you see the lights from the street?

We install the lights in a color-matched aluminum track, made out of the same material that your gutters are made from. We depth-match the track to the way your soffit is built, so that the lights slightly protrude from the track below the fascia. They are unnoticeable from the street unless you are looking for them.

Are the lights dimmable?

Yes they are! Through the app, you can control and dim all the lights or just a section of the lights to get your desired effect.

How long does the system last?

Our LEDs are rated for 50,000 hours. It is a robust, outdoor rated LED lighting system that you can expect to last for years and years! We expect 10-20 years depending on usage–one installation, one investment, and many, many years with all of your lighting needs met!

How does the track hang?

Using the depth of the fascia on your home, we will hang it based on that specific depth. This allows us to create a low profile look that blends nicely into your home.