Landscape Lighting

Describe the features you want to light and get a fixture schedule, wiring and cost for a low-voltage, solar or mains outdoor scheme.

Landscape Lighting Estimator

Describe the features you want to light. We size the fixtures, wiring and cost for an outdoor scheme, warm and glare-controlled to the Pen Homes standard.

Path / walkway

Low, glare-free light along a walkway or driveway edge.

Tree / shrub uplighting

Graze light up a trunk and into the canopy for drama.

Fixtures

9

Total output

1,880 lm

Total load

44 W

Material cost

GH₵2,844–GH₵6,534

System & engineering

Transformer150 VA (71% headroom)
Cable (est.)~63 m (GH₵1,134)
Running costGH₵197/yr
Labour (finish)GH₵1,170
Installed totalGH₵4,014–GH₵7,704
  • 12V system: mount the 150VA transformer on a weatherproof exterior outlet, sized to about 71% headroom.
  • Keep each cable run within voltage-drop limits; use a hub layout for long or heavily loaded runs.
  • Use warm 2700K light and shield fixtures to control glare and light trespass to neighbours.

Fixture schedule

FeatureFixtureQtyLumensEst. cost
Path / walkwayStagger both sides every 6 to 10 ft; avoid a runway line.Path light (low-voltage)2700K · IP65 · 120°5120GH₵450–GH₵2,100
Tree / shrub uplighting1 fixture for small trees, 2 to 3 for tall or wide canopies.In-ground well uplight2700K · IP67 · 36°4320GH₵560–GH₵2,600