Exterior Lighting That Improves Visibility and Safety

Empire Electric Co installs outdoor lighting for pathways, security, and building exteriors in Rancho Cucamonga and throughout the Inland Empire.

When you walk to your front door after dark in Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Ontario or a surrounding area, outdoor lighting makes the path visible and reduces the risk of tripping on uneven pavement or missing a step. Exterior lighting also deters trespassing by eliminating dark corners around garages, side gates, and back entrances. Empire Electric Co installs fixtures along walkways, above entryways, and at building corners, using weather-rated wiring and junction boxes that withstand rain and temperature changes common in Rancho Cucamonga.


This service includes installing pathway lights, wall-mounted sconces, motion-activated floodlights, and landscape lighting that highlights architectural features or landscaping. We run conduit underground or through exterior walls, connect circuits to your panel, and mount fixtures in locations that provide coverage without creating glare. Energy-efficient LED fixtures reduce operating costs and last longer than incandescent or halogen bulbs.


Reach out to Empire Electric Co to review your property layout and plan outdoor lighting placement for your home or business in Rancho Cucamonga and the neighboring communities.

Wiring and Fixture Placement for Year-Round Use

We start by identifying where lighting is needed based on foot traffic patterns, entry points, and areas that currently lack visibility. In Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding areas, this often includes pathways from the driveway to the front door, side yards that connect to backyards, and building perimeters where motion-activated lights improve security. We trench for underground conduit or drill through exterior walls to route wiring from the panel to each fixture location.


After installation, you will see fixtures mounted at consistent heights along pathways, with light levels adequate for walking without creating harsh shadows or bright spots that obscure vision. Motion sensors activate floodlights when someone approaches, and timers turn pathway lights on at dusk and off at dawn automatically.


We use weatherproof junction boxes and UV-resistant wire rated for direct burial or exterior exposure. Fixtures are aimed to minimize light trespass onto neighboring properties and positioned to avoid uplighting that attracts insects or creates glare. This service does not include low-voltage landscape lighting systems that require separate transformers, which we can install as a separate project if requested.

What Homeowners Usually Want to Understand

Outdoor lighting projects involve decisions about fixture types, placement, and control options that affect both safety and energy costs, so it helps to know what works best for your property and how the system will operate once installed.

What types of fixtures are best for outdoor use?
LED fixtures with weather-rated housings perform well in wet conditions and use less energy than halogen or incandescent bulbs. Motion-activated floodlights work well for security, while path lights and sconces provide constant illumination for walkways and entrances.
How do you prevent outdoor wiring from failing?
We run UF-rated wire through conduit buried at least eighteen inches deep or through exterior walls using weatherproof fittings. Junction boxes are sealed to prevent moisture entry, and fixtures are rated for wet locations.
What is the best way to control outdoor lighting?
Photocell sensors turn lights on at dusk and off at dawn automatically, while motion sensors activate lights only when needed. Timers and smart switches allow you to set schedules or control lights remotely from a phone.
How much does outdoor lighting increase my electric bill?
LED fixtures use about eighty percent less energy than incandescent bulbs, so running ten LED pathway lights for eight hours per night costs roughly three to five dollars per month depending on your electric rate.
What maintenance do outdoor lights require?
LED fixtures typically last fifteen to twenty years with minimal maintenance. You may need to clean lenses annually to remove dirt buildup and replace photocell sensors if they stop responding to changes in daylight.

Empire Electric Co has installed outdoor lighting for residential and commercial properties across Rancho Cucamonga, placing fixtures to improve visibility along pathways, at entry points, and around building perimeters. Contact us to evaluate your property and plan fixture placement that meets your safety and usability needs.