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.

Outdoor Step and Stair Lighting Installation

From Hidden Hazards to Safe, Stunning Walkways: Expert Lighting for Every Step

Why Install Step and Stair Lighting?

Outdoor stairs are one of the most hazardous areas around any home after dark. Without proper lighting, even familiar steps become dangerous. Depth perception fails, edges blur together, and a simple misstep can result in serious injury. The statistics are sobering: falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits, and outdoor stairs are a primary culprit. Step lighting eliminates this danger by making each step edge clearly visible, allowing safe navigation even in complete darkness. Beyond safety, step lights add a sophisticated design element that elevates your home appearance and creates a welcoming path for guests arriving after sunset.

Safety First

Safety Benefits of Stair Lights

Properly installed step lights make every tread visible by illuminating the edge where foot placement matters most.

Who Benefits

Elderly Family Members

Reduced vision or mobility challenges make clearly lit step edges essential for safe navigation.

Young Children

Kids who run without looking benefit from clearly defined step edges that are impossible to miss.

Guests & Visitors

Unfamiliar with your stairs? Lit steps let anyone navigate safely on their very first visit.

Benefits for You

No More Flashlights

Stop fumbling with your phone to navigate your own property after dark.

No Liability Worries

Host parties and gatherings without worrying about guests tripping on dark stairs.

Secure Entry

No dark approach to your entry that could hide potential intruders.

Many homeowners install step lights after a near-miss or minor fall reveals just how dangerous their unlit stairs had become. Don’t wait for that moment — protect your family now.

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Styles & Options

Types of Outdoor Step Lights

Step lighting comes in several styles to match different applications and aesthetics. All use LED technology for durability, efficiency, and long life.

Most Common

Riser Lights

Vertical Mount

Install on the front face of each step, casting light downward onto the tread below. The most effective approach for most stairs.

Tread Lights

Surface Mount

Mount on the step surface near the front edge, illuminating the step itself and the one below for clear visibility.

Recessed Wall Lights

Flush Install

Install into adjacent walls or posts, washing light across steps from the side for a clean, architectural look.

Surface-Mount Fixtures

Easy Retrofit

Attach to walls or railings when recessing isn’t possible — a practical solution for existing structures.

Not sure which type is right for your stairs? We recommend the best approach based on your specific stairs, materials, and aesthetic preferences during your free consultation.

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LED Technology

LED Step Lighting Options

All our step lighting uses LED technology — energy efficient, long-lasting, and safe to touch.

Why LED

✓ Run all night — minimal energy cost

✓ 50,000+ hour lifespan

✓ Cool to the touch — no burn risk

✓ Instant-on in any weather

Color Temperatures

Warm 2700K — Cozy & inviting

Neutral 3000–4000K — Clear visibility

RGB Color-changing — Holidays & mood

Brightness ranges from subtle wayfinding illumination to brighter task lighting depending on your needs. We’ll help you choose the right option during your free consultation.

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WHY USE ASTORIA LIGHTING CO

FOR YOUR EXTERIOR LIGHTING INSTALLATION

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Deck Lighting

Deck & Patio Stair Solutions

Deck and patio stairs present unique opportunities for step lighting. We design solutions that preserve your deck while providing excellent illumination.

Wood Deck Steps

Riser-mounted lights attach to the vertical face without penetrating the tread — preserving your boards.

Composite Decking

Built-in channels designed for integrated lighting make installation even cleaner and seamless.

Multi-Level Decks

Cohesive lighting across multiple stair runs for safe passage throughout your outdoor space.

Rail Post Cap Lights

Built-in post cap lights complement step lighting for a complete deck illumination system.

We create a cohesive lighting design that ties all areas of your deck together — steps, rails, and living areas — for a complete outdoor experience.

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Stone, Brick & Concrete

Hardscape Stair Lighting

Masonry stairs require different installation approaches than wood decks. The result? A flush, seamless appearance that looks like the lighting was always part of the design.

Recessed in Mortar or Stone

Cut into mortar joints, stone treads, or adjacent walls for a completely flush, integrated look.

Surface-Mount

When cutting into hardscape isn’t desired or feasible — a practical alternative with clean results.

Retaining Wall Integration

Lights integrated into wall caps or faces at each step level for stairs built into retaining walls.

The key is choosing fixtures rated for ground contact — designed to withstand moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, and foot traffic. We have experience with all hardscape materials and will recommend the best approach for your situation.

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Process & Investment

Step Light Installation Process & Cost

Most residential step lighting projects complete in a half-day to full day depending on the number of steps and complexity.

Installation Process

1. Run low-voltage wiring from transformer

2. Mount fixtures — riser, tread, or wall

3. Connect and test all lights

4. Final walkthrough with you

Pricing Guide

Per Step

$75 – $150

Fixture, wiring & labor included

Typical Front Entry (4–6 Steps)

$300 – $900

Half-day to full-day install

Step lighting often shares a transformer with other landscape lighting — reducing overall cost when combined into a broader project. We provide detailed quotes after assessing your specific situation.

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SWITCH BETWEEN

ACCENT LIGHTING FOR NIGHTLY USE

AND HOLIDAY LIGHTING FOR ANY OCCASION

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.