- County
- Travis County
- From central Austin
- 20 minutes northeast of downtown Austin via I-35 or SH 130
- ZIP codes
- 78660, 78691
Lighting new-build homes on the Blackland Prairie
Pflugerville is one of the fastest growing cities in Travis County, and most of the homes we light here were built after 2005. Think two-story brick and stone elevations in Falcon Pointe, Blackhawk, Avalon, Sorento and Carmel, set on flat Blackland Prairie lots with deep black clay soil and trees that were planted the year the house closed. That is a very different canvas from the limestone hills west of Austin, and it changes how Austin Landscape Lighting approaches the design.
With young trees, the house has to carry the night view. We put the emphasis on the architecture: uplighting the stone columns and gables, washing the brick, lighting the entry and garage returns, and defining planting beds and walks so the yard reads as finished. Fixtures for the trees are planned into the layout and added as the red oaks, cedar elms and live oaks grow into the roofline over the next several years. In Old Town Pflugerville and along Pecan Street, the picture flips: older homes sit under big pecans and hackberries, and moonlighting from the canopy becomes the centerpiece.
The Pflugerville services we install most
- Architectural uplighting for the tall stone and brick facades that define Pflugerville's newer neighborhoods.
- Path and walkway lighting along front walks, side gates and the extended patios most builders include.
- Deck and patio lighting for covered patios, outdoor kitchens and pergolas, which are extremely popular in Falcon Pointe, Blackhawk and the Villages of Hidden Lake.
- Smart lighting systems so homeowners can run the front and back zones on different schedules and adjust everything from a phone.
Homes around Blackhawk Golf Club and on larger lots near Lake Pflugerville often add garden and tree lighting once the trees are mature enough, and we handle a steady number of pool lighting projects in Avalon and Highland Park.
Local factors that shape a Pflugerville design
Clay soil is the first consideration. Blackland clay swells after rain and shrinks hard in August, which moves fixture stakes and stresses connections. We bury wire with slack, use waterproof direct-burial splices, and set stakes deeper than the minimum so path lights stay straight through the seasons. Pflugerville also has very few natural slopes, so most properties do not need step lighting, but long, flat front walks benefit from evenly spaced low path lights rather than a few bright ones.
Nearly every subdivision here is governed by an HOA. Falcon Pointe, Blackhawk, Avalon and Sorento all publish exterior guidelines, and low-voltage lighting generally falls within them when fixtures are low-profile and the light is warm white. We supply a fixture plan for any required review. Lots are also fairly close together, so we design to keep light on your property and off your neighbor's windows, which is both polite and better looking. Where homes back to the Gilleland Creek greenbelt or open prairie, homeowners frequently ask for security and safety lighting along the back fence, which we design without the glare of a motion flood.
Working with Austin Landscape Lighting in Pflugerville
Pflugerville is about 20 minutes from our shop via I-35, SH 45 or SH 130, which puts it among our quickest service areas to reach. We begin with a free on-site design consultation, walk the property with you, and provide a written estimate with no surprises. Most residential installations are completed in one day. All of our systems are 12-volt low-voltage LED with solid brass and copper fixtures, so they are safe around children and pets and cost very little to run.
We are licensed and insured, locally owned since 2020, and have completed over 500 projects with a 4.9-star rating across 127 Google reviews. Workmanship is covered for two years alongside manufacturer fixture warranties. For a rough starting point, the cost estimator gives planning ranges for a typical Pflugerville front yard, and the fixture calculator estimates how many lights you may need.
Pflugerville neighborhoods we serve
We provide landscape lighting Pflugerville TX wide, covering zip code 78660 from Old Town and the streets around Pfluger Park out to Falcon Pointe, Blackhawk, Avalon, Highland Park, Springbrook, the Villages of Hidden Lake, Sorento, Carmel, Windermere, Settlers Ridge, Heatherwilde, Lakeside Meadows and the Commons at Rowe Lane. Commercial clients around Stone Hill Town Center, the Pflugerville Parkway corridor and the SH 130 business parks can learn more on our commercial landscape lighting page.
Request a free design consultation
If you want landscape lighting Pflugerville TX neighbors will notice for the right reasons, contact Austin Landscape Lighting to schedule a free on-site visit. Call (281) 704-7210 Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm or Saturday from 9am to 2pm, email info@austinlandscapelighting.com, or look through recent projects in our gallery.
Pflugerville neighborhoods we light
- Falcon Pointe
- Blackhawk
- Avalon
- Highland Park
- Springbrook
- Villages of Hidden Lake
- Sorento
- Carmel
- Windermere
- Old Town Pflugerville
Landmarks nearby: Lake Pflugerville, Pfluger Park, Typhoon Texas, Stone Hill Town Center, Blackhawk Golf Club.
Popular services in Pflugerville
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
Path & Walkway Lighting
Good path lighting is the layer guests notice least and depend on most. Austin Landscape Lighting places shielded brass…
- No runway effect, staggered placement
- Shielded hats, zero glare
Deck & Patio Lighting
Austin evenings from March through November are made for being outside, and the right patio lighting is what makes a de…
- Layered task, ambient and accent
- Dimmable zones for dinner or parties
Landscape lighting in Pflugerville: FAQ
My Pflugerville home is only a few years old and the trees are small. What should I light?
Start with the architecture. In Falcon Pointe, Blackhawk, Avalon and similar communities, uplighting the stone columns and brick, lighting the entry and defining the beds and walkway gives an immediate finished look. We plan wire and junction points so tree fixtures can be added cleanly in a few years when the oaks and elms have grown enough to light well.
Will Blackland clay soil cause problems for landscape lighting in Pflugerville?
It can if the installation ignores it. Clay swells when wet and shrinks in drought, which tilts shallow stakes and tugs on tight wire. We set stakes deeper, leave slack in every run, and use waterproof direct-burial connectors rated for wet soil. Fixtures stay straight and connections stay dry through Pflugerville's wet springs and dry summers.
Do I need HOA approval for landscape lighting in Falcon Pointe or Blackhawk?
Low-voltage landscape lighting is usually allowed without a formal review, but some Pflugerville HOAs ask for a short exterior modification form. Our fixtures are low-profile brass with warm white LEDs, which meet most guidelines, and we can provide a fixture plan and product photos for your submission. We recommend checking your community documents before the install date.
Can you add lighting to a covered patio or outdoor kitchen in Pflugerville?
Yes, and it is one of our most requested projects here. We integrate low-voltage downlights, step lights and accent lighting into covered patios, pergolas and outdoor kitchens so the space is usable after dark without harsh overhead fixtures. Everything runs on the same 12-volt system as the front yard and can be controlled by zone from a phone.