If you’re building a new home in Austin — or have recently moved into new construction — you have a unique opportunity to design your landscape lighting from the ground up. New construction is the ideal time to plan for outdoor lighting because wiring can be thoughtfully integrated before landscaping is complete, trenching is easier before plants are established, and the full property vision can be considered holistically.
Plan Before Landscaping Is Installed
The best time to plan your lighting is when the landscaping plan is being developed. Working with both your landscape architect and lighting designer simultaneously allows fixture locations to be coordinated with plant placement, eliminating the need to trench through established root systems later. Conduit can be pre-run under hardscape during construction, which is far easier and less expensive than cutting through finished driveways.
Consider the Five-Year Landscape
New construction landscaping looks sparse — small trees, young shrubs, thin ground cover. A good lighting designer will plan for how the landscape will look in 3–5 years, not just today. Fixture positions and beam angles are chosen with mature plant sizes in mind, so the system grows beautifully with the landscape.
New Construction Neighborhoods Around Austin
We’ve done extensive work in Austin’s newer developments: Steiner Ranch, Bee Cave, Georgetown, Kyle, Buda, and Pflugerville all have significant new construction activity. Homeowners in these communities often want to add the custom details that production builders don’t provide, and landscape lighting is consistently one of the first upgrades they invest in.
Bundle Savings
New construction lighting projects are often more efficient to install than retrofits, which can translate to cost savings. There’s no established landscaping to work around, trenching is faster in undisturbed soil, and the property is typically accessible for equipment. This efficiency often means a more comprehensive system for the same budget.
Start Your Project Right
Majestic Outdoor Lighting Design works with Austin-area homebuilders, landscapers, and individual homeowners on new construction lighting projects. Call 281-570-7552 to get on our schedule before your landscaping is installed.