About Desert Exterior Lighting · Gilbert, Arizona
We Don't Just Install Lights. We Light Up the Valley.
For more than 12 years, we've been transforming Phoenix-area homes and businesses after dark — turning ordinary yards, rooflines, and entryways into spaces that feel warm, safe, and unmistakably yours. We're licensed, bonded, and a little obsessed with getting the details right.
On the road across the East Valley
Our Story
I'll be honest — I kind of fell into this. I started doing landscape lighting back when the standard was halogen MR16 bulbs in every fixture. They looked great for about a year, then they'd fade, burn out, or cook themselves in the Arizona heat. Customers would call me back annoyed, and I didn't blame them. There had to be a better way to do this.
So I made it my thing. I switched over to low-voltage LED systems built to actually survive out here — weather-sealed, UV-resistant, the kind of fixtures that hold up to 115-degree summers, dust storms, and monsoon season without quitting on you. That's the difference between a lighting job that looks amazing the first night and one that still looks amazing five years later.
These days I work on homes all over the East Valley — Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Scottsdale. Almost every house out here has a pool, a big patio, some desert landscaping that deserves to be shown off after dark. And there's nothing better than flipping the lights on for a homeowner the first time and watching their face. That's the part I still love.
Here's how I work, and it hasn't changed in 12 years: I actually plan the design — I don't just stake a few lights around your yard and call it done. I use pro-grade fixtures, not the stuff you grab off a hardware store shelf. And I don't pack up the truck until you're genuinely happy with how it looks. That's not a sales line. It's just the only way I know how to do it.
— Sam, Owner
What You Can Count On
Top-of-the-Line Products
Energy-efficient, weather-sealed LED fixtures built to last — engineered for Arizona heat, dust, and storms.
Latest Tech & Trends
App-controlled lighting, smart scheduling, and modern design approaches so you always get the best solution available.
Safe, Code-Compliant Work
Every installation meets industry standards and local regulations. Licensed, bonded, and done right the first time.
We're Not Done 'Til You're Happy
Our team goes the extra mile to meet — and beat — your expectations. Your satisfaction is the whole point.
A Client-First Process
From the first consultation to the final light test, we work closely with you to understand your needs, preferences, and budget — delivering a design that brings your vision to life.
Ready to See Your Home in a New Light?
Get a free consultation and discover how Desert Exterior Lighting can transform your property.
Licensed & Bonded · ROC# 340142 · Serving the entire Phoenix Valley