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Illuminators The Illuminators use a wide range of lighting techniques to develop a customized lighting plan that meets the unique needs of every customer. We only install the highest quality and most energy efficient products available in the industry today. We will gladly repair or perform maintenance on your outdoor lighting system, even if we did not originally install it.

Most lighting systems should have professional maintenance performed periodically to maintain overall peak performance. We can retrofit and or expand your existing lighting system with the most efficient LED products offered today.
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Outdoor lighting is all we do! Other landscapers or contractors may add lighting as an afterthought to their main business. We have the knowledge, expertise, and skill that other contractors lack. The Illuminators have over twenty years of experience serving the Chicagoland area in both residential and commercial lighting applications.
To learn more about outdoor lighting plans, visit our blog article, Top Seven Points To Consider When Designing A Landscape Lighting Plan. This technique produces a mysterious effect. The vertical surface directly behind an object is illuminated, which shows the shape but not the color or texture of the object.
Outdoor lights go through a lot in a year, which is why we recommend scheduling routine maintenance checks with us to make outdoor landscape lighting repairs. We will repair your landscape lighting system even if The Illuminators did not originally install it. Outdoor lights face degradation in our harsh and versatile climate.
The Illuminators did a great job planning, drawing up, recommending a plan and installing a great new system. The final effect makes a stunning difference to the beauty of the home, especially when done by the right people like The Illuminators. Using The Illuminators, Inc. for our exterior lighting installation was a very positive, worthwhile experience.
Reviews (23)
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Robert Nelson
Jun 25, 2022
The company came to provide an annual maintenance check up on our landscape lighting. We have 21 lights moving our service into the 21-30 light bracket. This price structure resulted in an extra $80 charge for servicing a single light. We essentially paid to maintain 9 lights we do not have. I encourage anyone using this company to beware and make sure you are clear on their pricing prior to engaging with them.
Kevin Goldstein
May 07, 2022
Best experience with a contractor ever. They showed up when they were going to show up, Evaluated the issues with my outdoor lighting at a house we just purchased, went to work and fixed everything in an hour at a very reasonable price. Just outstanding. Would recommend to anybody.
Alexis Ainley
Apr 18, 2022
Joe and his team are professional, reliable and patient. We were not sure exactly what we wanted and Joe took the time to go over all of our options with us. He was always available for questions and got back to us extremely fast. The team that came out to do the install was great! They were here exactly when they said they would be and spent time going over everything before they installed anything and then took the time to walk us through everything they did before they left.

After a couple days I wanted to make some adjustments and add a few extra lights. I contacted Joe and he had someone here the same day! We absolutely love the work they did! I would highly recommend The Illuminators!
Diane Patterson
Apr 14, 2022
It was not a long wait between us calling and them coming out to fix our outdoor lights. Our technician was very good at explaining everything and was able to complete the job within a few hours. We will definitely use them again.
Anita N.
Nov 24, 2021
I have nothing but positive things to say about The Illuminators. They were very professional throughout the entire process and their quality of work (including clean up) is top- notch.
Nicholas Ciccone
Nov 13, 2021
Excellent service, excellent communication, excellent quality. I would and I already have recommended Illuminator Outdoor Lighting to those who are looking to take their home lighting security and esthetics to another level. Service: Installation
Craig Czar
Oct 11, 2021
Illuminators Outdoor lighting were able to completely repair and/or install landscape lighting at our home. The lighting that we had (about 15 light fixtures) was largely broken and inadequate to properly light our property. We were told by other companies that we would need to replace everything, without the opportunity to fix/save anything we had previously installed.

After my first call with Wendy, I was surprised to learn that they would be happy to fix anything worth repairing - nice to hear. She sent out Alex and Lucas two weeks earlier than we had expected, a nice surprise! Alex and Lucas toured the property with me, listened to what I had to say, and made excellent suggestions. They immediately went to work which included fixing wiring connections, while repositioning lighting for maximum efficiency to highlight the property.

I was impressed that when they encountered issues not considered I was immediately informed and asked for my input. This required 3 new path lights in front of the house, which look great! I must say that this team was easily the most professional I have had the pleasure to work with. Their communication, work ethic, and courtesy were superb. They completed the entire job, the day that we met.

This not only saved time, but allowed me to have lighting, providing safety and security that very evening! In addition, they repositioned the lights so effectively, that the house landscape lighting looks so much better that even when it was first installed! We are truly amazed and would never use anybody else for our landscape lighting needs. One additional note: When I reached out to complement Alex and Lucas, I was thanked by Wendy and received a personal note by Joe, the owner. This speaks to their professionalism and caring attitude when dealing with their customers! Thanks so very much on a 10 star job exceeding well done!
Liz Wojtas
Aug 20, 2021
Joe & his team are AMAZING! They are very respectful of people & property. I wish there were more businesses like this. The installation team were some of the best people I have ever met. Joe was also wonderful. He quoted the job & did everything he said he would. He took the time to call me, and text me every time I had a question. He made me feel like I was his ONLY customer. The whole experience was flawless. If you need landscape lighting, these are your people. Thanks to Joe & his team for everything!
Molly Wolfe
Jul 01, 2021
Joe and his team were fantastic! From the initial meeting to quote the job to the day of install, we were very impressed with Illuminators. They were very professional, responsive and stayed in touch with us every step of the way. They were there when they said they'd be there and left our home looking absolutely beautiful. We've had many compliments on the lighting and are so glad we chose Joe and his team. We highly recommend Illuminiators! You won't regret your choice!
Kate W.
May 25, 2021
From start to finish we were very pleased. Joe came up with a lighting plan and let us know we had options to do it in phases or all at once. The install team was professional, careful with all my plants and flower beds and did an incredible job. We never felt pressured to do more than we were comfortable with and are thrilled with the job they did. We would highly recommend them.
Paula Kintzel
May 21, 2021
We did quite a bit of searching for someone to install lighting for our home. So glad we found The Illuminators. Joe and team were fantastic! Joe responded to all of our questions and concerns quickly and they stayed within our budget needs. Honest and trustworthy, great work and completed the job in one day. So pleased with the results. So happy we were able to support a local business too! Great job Joe and team!
Elizabeth Larson
Oct 22, 2020
There were vandalism incidents so we installed outdoor security cameras and looked into exterior lighting improvements. Our Google searches pointed us to The Illuminators. Wendy was quick with responses when I reached out. Owner Joe visited our townhome for an onsite consultation. He listened to my explanations of our needs, assessed our property, showed me the types of fixtures, made recommendations for placement, answered all my questions.

I enjoyed talking with Joe. It waslike a chat with a friend, not a one-sided conversation or an aggressive sales pitch. I never felt pressured. The lighting was installed very soon after quote approval. Greg and Tom arrived as scheduled, and we all did a walkthrough of the layout to confirm which types of lights and where each would be installed. They were friendly and worked hard and efficiently.

We were shown the transformer, the timer settings, and they also advised us on basic troubleshooting. The lighting looks lovely! Everything is working as it should - auto set for dusk to dawn. Neighbors and a police officer have complimented our lights. We are very happy with The Illuminators' expert design and installation, product quality, and service excellence.
Judy B.
Oct 03, 2020
They just completed the lights in my yard. They were professional and communicated throughout the process very well! We realized an existing light hadn't been reconnected and decided to switch the location of one of the new lights(we asked for the change originally). They came back immediately with no charge and couldn't have been nicer about it!
Rohan P.
May 27, 2020
Our landscape lighting suddenly went out one night, power was fine to the box on our exterior wall, but wasn't making it to the fixtures. I called the Illuminators and Wendy put me on their schedule. She couldn't confirm when they would do the work, but said they'd be in my area the next day and they might be able to fit me in. The next morning I got a text saying the techs would be there by noon, and to confirm. Evan and Greg came with all the equipment, including the best tool for the job, the underground cable locator.

They traced it to a fence post the neighbor had put in the previous day, and sure enough, the post had spliced the cable. They quickly fixed it, and the lights were back on. They also put in a new fixture for me, which was marked up quite a bit (~2.5x retail), but they were within the first hour of billing so at least I didn't have to pay more for labor.

One star taken off for the markup on the fixture. They said they do install fixtures that you buy, so potential savings there for next time. Otherwise very satisfied with the professionalism and punctuality.
John M.
Apr 16, 2020
My wife and I had high expectations and Joe and his crew exceeded them.
Mike G.
Mar 20, 2020
I highly recommend Joe and his team. I met with multiple vendors and Joe was definitely the most responsive, had the the the best value and a fair price. The installation started right on time, went on without a hitch, and the end product is beautiful! We are extremely happy and wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Illuminators to anyone!
E. C.
Oct 24, 2019
This company is absolutely a KEEPER! I've been using their services for years for the landscaping lighting of my property. I get nothing but compliments from my neighbors about how nice my home looks at night with the landscape lights and during the holidays we never need to put up holiday lights because the Illuminators change the landscape lights to festive holiday colors of red and green. Their office staff is an absolute joy to deal with - always friendly and efficient.
Travis W.
Jul 19, 2019
Illuminators needs to improve its customer communication. The guys in the field explicitly communicated pricing to me that was different from what Wendy did in the office. She was uncompromising in her stance, which is different from the customer service I typically receive from other businesses that error on the side of honoring what's most favorable to the customer.

I should also mention the pricing on the invoice template was less than what I was charged, which makes me question if I was price discriminated or if Illuminators just needs to update its template. So far I haven't had any problems with the work that the guys did (thanks guys), but I would say that they always arrived later than the beginning of the range they promised, which caused me to wait. However, to be fair they always arrived before the end of the range they said, and they were respectful and friendly.
Brian Z.
Mar 28, 2019
These guys were great! After our landscaper screwed us by not honoring a warranty on landscape lighting, I called the Illuminators to help. They fit us into their schedule immediately, showed up with a professional crew and had the job done in no time. They even made some adjustments on other lights to make it all look better. Really nice guys and great craftsmanship - would totally call them again!
GerriDzimiela
Jan 26, 2019
My husband and I used The Illuminators to install lighting on the front and rear of our home. We are beyond thrilled with the job they did. From the time they came out to look at our property to give us suggestions and an estimate through the install date, they were a pleasure to work with. They listened to what we wanted and what our concerns were, gave us valuable suggestions and, ultimately, went far beyond our expectations. We are extremely pleased with the great job they did for us!
Kathy G.
Dec 01, 2018
Extremely pleased with outdoor lighting results. Fixtures are high quality and placement gives an incredible glow on home and landscaping. Joe and his team were quick to answer questions, very professional. Plan on adding more lighting in the Spring!
Donald Hubbard
Jul 19, 2018
The Illuminators installed landscaping lighting in the front and rear yards two years ago. Fantastic results. Expanded landscaping this year, so need additional lighting. House and yard look amazing! (Neighbors agree.) Great products and service beyond compare. HIGHLY recommended.
Dom B.
Jun 22, 2018
These guys did a great job for us. They gave us a firm quote. Installed the transformer in our basement and for no additional cost connected other lights we had on a separate transformer to the one they were installing. They then removed unsightly wired from our front porch. We were very pleased and would recommend them for your illumination project