Published price ranges
| Published figure | Range |
|---|---|
| 10-light professional starter system | About $3,000–$3,500 |
| National average install | About $2,000–$6,000 (average about $4,000) |
| Most professional installs | About $3,000–$20,000 |
| Large systems | $25,000+ |
These are published market ranges from Long Island contractors' cost guides and national cost sites, not CMC prices. Your number depends on your yard, access and finishes. We give a written quote after a free visit.
What drives the price
- Number of fixtures and their quality (brass and copper last longer than aluminum)
- Transformer size and zones
- Wire runs, especially under existing patios or driveways
- Controls: timers, photocells or app control
- Built-in lights in steps, walls and caps
Plan it in, don't add it on
Step lights, wall-cap lights and wiring under the patio cost far less when they go in during the build. We plan wiring runs before the stone goes down, so there's nothing to cut or retrofit later.
What it costs to run
Modern LED low-voltage fixtures use very little power and last for years, so running costs are small compared with older halogen systems.
Updated November 2026.
