- County
- Williamson County
- From central Austin
- 30 minutes northwest of downtown Austin via US 183 or 183A
- ZIP codes
- 78613, 78630
Where the Hill Country meets the suburbs
Cedar Park straddles two kinds of ground. The eastern side near US 183, Lakeline Boulevard and Parmer Lane is flatter, with 1990s and 2000s brick homes on modest lots and street trees that are now coming into their own. The western side, out Whitestone Boulevard, Cypress Creek Road and Anderson Mill Road, climbs into limestone, Ashe juniper and mature live oaks, with the cave preserves of Buttercup Creek and the wooded ravines of Twin Creeks and Cypress Canyon. Landscape lighting Cedar Park TX homeowners ask for depends heavily on which side of that line they live on, and Austin Landscape Lighting has designed systems on both.
On the east side the goal is usually to make a well-kept suburban home look established and welcoming: light on the brick, the entry and the beds, with path lights that read the edge of the lawn. On the west side the lot itself is the feature. Live oaks, limestone outcrops, dry-stack walls and sloped backyards give us a lot to work with, and the design becomes about depth and layering rather than simply illuminating the house.
Popular Cedar Park lighting services
Three services make up most of our Cedar Park work.
- Garden and tree lighting is first. The live oaks in Buttercup Creek, Forest Oaks, Red Oaks and the Ranch at Cypress Creek are big enough to moonlight from above, which gives a soft, natural wash across the lawn and driveway.
- Architectural uplighting on the stone-and-stucco elevations common in Twin Creeks, Silverado and the Ranch at Brushy Creek.
- Security and safety lighting for side yards, gates, long driveways and backyards that border greenbelt or Brushy Creek, where homeowners want visibility without a glaring floodlight.
We also install a steady run of deck and patio lighting for the outdoor kitchens and covered patios that are standard in newer Cedar Park builds, and pool lighting in Twin Creeks and Cypress Canyon where pools are common.
Cedar Park conditions that influence the design
White-tailed deer are a fact of life in west Cedar Park. In Buttercup Creek, Anderson Mill West and anything near the Balcones Canyonlands preserve land, deer walk the yards nightly, so we set fixtures where they are least likely to be knocked over, use heavy brass housings and bury wire deeper than code requires. The limestone on that side limits trenching in places, so we scout routes during the consultation and tell you exactly where wire will go.
Many Cedar Park communities have HOAs with exterior guidelines, and a few, such as the Ranch at Brushy Creek, maintain detailed architectural standards. Our low-profile brass fixtures and warm 2700K LEDs fit comfortably within those rules, and we can supply a fixture plan for any required submission. We also design to limit light trespass so a backyard system does not spill into a neighbor's bedroom on the tighter lots east of 183.
Finally, trees in newer Cedar Park subdivisions are young. Rather than light a four-inch trunk, we focus on the architecture and beds today and place junction points so tree fixtures can be added cleanly in a few years when the canopy has filled in.
How we work in Cedar Park
Austin Landscape Lighting is based in Austin, about 30 minutes from Cedar Park via US 183 or the 183A toll road. We begin with a free on-site design consultation, ideally at dusk so you can see how the property reads in low light. You receive a written estimate with no surprises. Most residential installations are completed in one day using 12-volt low-voltage LED systems with solid brass and copper fixtures, and we return after dark to fine-tune aiming. Every system can include smart controls with astronomic timers and phone control.
We are licensed and insured, locally owned since 2020, and have completed more than 500 projects with a 4.9-star Google rating across 127 reviews. Workmanship is covered for two years in addition to manufacturer fixture warranties, and our maintenance and repair team services systems we did not install as well.
Cedar Park neighborhoods we serve
We work throughout zip code 78613, including Buttercup Creek, the Ranch at Brushy Creek, Twin Creeks, Anderson Mill West, Forest Oaks, Red Oaks, Silverado, Cypress Canyon, Carriage Hills, the Ranch at Cypress Creek, Lakeline Oaks, Westside Preserve and Caballo Ranch. Commercial properties along Whitestone Boulevard, Bell Boulevard and near the H-E-B Center and Lakeline Mall can learn more on our commercial lighting page.
Let's light your Cedar Park home
For landscape lighting Cedar Park TX residents trust to look right on both the limestone hills and the quiet eastern streets, contact Austin Landscape Lighting for a free on-site design consultation. Call (281) 704-7210 Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm or Saturday from 9am to 2pm, and browse our gallery for finished projects across Williamson County.
Cedar Park neighborhoods we light
- Buttercup Creek
- Ranch at Brushy Creek
- Twin Creeks
- Anderson Mill West
- Forest Oaks
- Red Oaks
- Silverado
- Cypress Canyon
- Carriage Hills
- Ranch at Cypress Creek
Landmarks nearby: H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Brushy Creek Lake Park, Lakeline Mall, Elizabeth Milburn Park, Twin Creeks Country Club.
Popular services in Cedar Park
Garden & Tree Lighting
A mature live oak is often the most valuable feature on an Austin lot, and it vanishes the moment the sun sets. Austin …
- Species-specific beam and output
- Moonlighting from the canopy
Architectural Uplighting
Architectural uplighting turns a facade that disappears at dusk into the focal point of the street. Austin Landscape Li…
- Brass fixtures, 2700K warm white
- Glare-free, dark-sky aware aiming
Security & Safety Lighting
The brightest floodlight on the block is not the safest. It creates deep shadows behind it, blinds anyone looking towar…
- Even coverage, no dark corners
- Camera-friendly light levels
Landscape lighting in Cedar Park: FAQ
Deer come through my Cedar Park yard every night. Will they damage landscape lighting?
Deer are common in Buttercup Creek, Anderson Mill West and other wooded parts of west Cedar Park. We use solid brass fixtures that survive being stepped on or nudged, bury wire deeper than the minimum, and place path lights slightly inside bed lines rather than at the lawn edge where deer walk. Over hundreds of Hill Country installs, properly set brass fixtures have held up well.
Can you install landscape lighting on the rocky lots in Twin Creeks or Cypress Canyon?
Yes. Shallow soil over limestone is normal on the west side of Cedar Park. During the free consultation we map where trenching is feasible, route wire along beds and edges, and use surface-mount or heavy stake options where the rock is close to grade. Conduit protects runs under walks and driveways. The finished system looks the same; only the installation route changes.
Does landscape lighting help with security on a Cedar Park lot that backs to greenbelt?
It helps a great deal when done right. Instead of a single motion flood that creates glare and shadows, we place shielded fixtures to light side gates, the back fence line and patio doors at a low, even level. Paired with smart controls, zones can brighten on a schedule or on demand. Visibility goes up while the light stays warm and neighbor-friendly.
How far is Cedar Park from your shop, and how quickly can you schedule?
Cedar Park is about 30 minutes from us via US 183 or 183A, and it is one of our regular service areas. We can typically schedule a free on-site design consultation within a few days. Most residential installations take one day, and because we are close, follow-up aiming visits and warranty service are easy to arrange.