We tried to DIY our outdoor string lights but man..it's not as easy as Pinterest makes it out to be! So glad we found South Bay Lights who did an amazing job and even adjusted his schedule to get the job done before I had guests over. You get what you pay for, and he was worth every penny! read more

South Bay Lights - Backyard string lights across a big yard--a challenging project - Landscaping Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I started a project without a firm plan to light a new set of concrete stairs. I contacted several electricians and lighting contractors. Steve (South Bay Lights) was the only one who responded that was able to help me. He helped us choose a design for our project and worked with the concrete contractor to get conduit installed prior to the concrete pour. By informing my wife and I about product choices we didn't know existed, we were able to make our vision a reality. With prompt and reliable communication from Steve, we were able to get an estimate and start the lighting after the concrete workers had already started. Steve exceeded my expectations by being flexible with the schedule of the other trades working the project and making time for our job on very short notice. The products installed look and work great. The installation work is impeccable and the support and follow up after the work was completed has been tremendous. Our project was small, but I can tell that a larger job would be no problem. I would use South Bay Lights again and would recommend without hesitation. read more

South Bay Lights - New lights set to custom colors for Veteran's Day. - Landscaping Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Steve is fantastic. Knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended. I had a number of issues and Steve sorted them all out.

Called Southbay Lighting to diagnose a problem with our landscape lights. Steve came over, quickly identified the problem, and made the necessary repairs. If you need new landscape lighting, remodel or repairs on your current system, call Southbay Lights, they're honest, friendly, helpful and fair. read more

As many others have experienced and testified to, we also had a terrific experience in working with South Bay Lights, Steve and Johannes. From the initial call, Steve's professionalism & knowledge were obvious, and much appreciated as we were seeking to update, repair and add to the existing outdoor low voltage lighting system at our family home in PVE. Not only did South Bay Lights make recommendations to enhance and improve with additional fixtures, but they refreshed & reconfigured existing fixtures and did it in a timely, organized and methodical manner. The final result is beautiful and exactly what we had imagined it could be. Highly recommend Steve and South Bay Lights to everybody looking to have the job done right, and at an overall great value! read more

This company is super helpful and I get the impression that they really care about their customers. I called for a quote and they took lots of time answering questions and really went over and above what I even expected. read more

Southbay Lights professionally installed low-voltage outdoor LED lights at my house and I could not be happier. Generally I do short reviews but I am so pleased with the quality that I want to help them drum up more business. The company is owned by a couple of mature south bay dads who are really cool and sharp guys. After coming over when promised and drafting a great lighting plan, they strategically positioned the lights to accent our plants and stone features. Steve creates lighting and shadows that really beautify the house and warm up the nighttime. I looked at the Lowe's and Home Depot lights and read the reviews...the bottom line is, you get what you pay for. I couldn't be happier with my decision to upgrade to solid brass metal "architectural grade" fixtures. They are nice & heavy and even come with a lifetime guarantee. I'll be honest and admit I looked to cut corners and save $$. The LED bulbs they use save electricity and cast a softer glow, almost like natural candlelight. The solid brass construction of the fixtures means greater longevity, and we love the natural brass look. I really appreciate that they helped me to avoid over lighting. Like an artist they showed me how outdoor lights look best as accents, broadcasting pools of light instead of lighting up the entire yard. They are pro's for awesome design, layout and installation. Southbay Lights does a first-class installation using high quality materials and professionalism like an electrician who insists on higher end fittings with dielectric grease to ensure longevity. If you are thinking of outdoor lighting, please give them a chance. read more

South Bay Lights - My house...Illuminated! - Landscaping Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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The easiest and most obvious 5-Star review that I could imagine giving. My wife and were interested in landscape lighting for the front and back yards of our house. We recently completed a full remodel, including landscaping, and the lighting was going to be the icing on the cake. I was origianally intending to try and take on the job myself but the more research I did, the more I realized we needed an experienced professional to do the job we wanted done. We wanted creativity, detail and to make a statement. I contacted South Bay Lights via their website. Steve got back to me shortly thereafter. I told him what we were looking for and he gave a thorough explanation of his thoughts and approach to lighting. We then scheduled an appointment for him to come out to our house. During the appointment, he went through everything, including the whys, hows, etc., plus answered every question we had. His price worked for us and we scheduled him to install the lighting. He was extremely creative in how he used the lights. He clearly takes a lot of pride in his work, and without me trying to sound too hyperbolic, it felt like there was an artistry to this for him. We are completely thrilled with the end result and we made an excellent decision in selecting South Bay Lights. Other important notes: Steve is extremely professional, articulate, always delivered on time and on what he said (quotes, designs, appointments, etc.), and returned phone calls and texts. No b.s. from this guy, just quality work and a pleasure to do business with. We're happy we found him and highly recommend him. And one more random thing: I actually ran into him getting lunch the other day and he not only remembered my name (I'm the one he dealt with the whole time) but also the names of my wife and daughter. It sounds so simple, but these days it just doesn't feel that common. read more

Steve and Southbay lights did a fantastic job on our deck and front lighting. He was on time and got us exactly what we wanted. And when my husband decided to adjust without reading the directions Sreve came back and fixed it for us. I highly recommend and will use for any future needs!! read more

South Bay Lights - Landscaping Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Steve was extremely professional and thoughtful and really easy to work with it. He came by our house to prepare a design and after giving us a preview, he installed several path and spot lights that we are really happy with. Steve stayed on top of everything and his pricing was also reasonable. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend his services! read more

Steve Waller, owner of South Bay Lights, provided outstanding service & responded immediately to trouble shoot & easily solve my outdoor lighting issue in a very timely & cost efficient manner. In my opinion, he deserves 100 stars! My outdoor lights were not working intermittently and he was able to find the wiring issue without major disruption to my front yard garden and rewired the trouble spots. I had him come out to my home on two separate occasions for 2 separate but similar issues. In both instances, he was extremely professional, responding to me immediately, setting up an appointment very quickly, showing up on time, digging up the trouble spots to figure out how the lights were connected & resolving both problems quickly where other electricians had failed. The wiring done by my original landscape electrician resulted in poor underground connections which over time were affected by ground water interrupting the signal. Steve had to dig up my decomposed granite & weed cover to figure out where the wires were running. Then he repaired all the bad connections with some new wiring & cleaned up all debris & then put everything back exactly as it was before. I highly recommend Steve & his company to work on any outdoor lighting issues you may have. read more

We had an older system in place that was not operating. We also had a separate section of new wiring we wanted to add to the line plus add in a third variant of lights that used to work with a Malibu transformer. Steve and Johannes Sussed out all of the issues, including the gardener enhanced problems, added new fixtures to replace the damaged ones and got everything lit up and looking beautiful again. Highly recommended. read more

I rarely write reviews but Steve from Southbay Lights deserves one! We were looking for Bistro lighting for our backyard in the South Bay. I found Steve on Yelp. Steve showed up on time for the estimation appointment, gave us some ideas we had not considered for the design, suggested some other options like low voltage lights tied into our garden lights. Steve sent two quotes within a couple of days - we went with his design and the low-voltage lights. He showed up on time to install, did meticulous work, cleaned up after and even came a little under budget. We have been very happy with the lights and the design. Steve is great you can't go wrong using his services! read more

South Bay Lights - Low-Voltage Bistro Lighting - Landscaping Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Steve transformed our dark, scary yard into a beautiful resort! He is incredibly reliable, honest and responsive. He answers calls almost immediately. Excellent service and very professional. Very highly recommend! read more

Great job! Kind and helpful service. We are planning to have them help us with more projects at our house. Would recommend to anyone in palos verdes. read more

Steve added outdoor string lights to our backyard and he was professional, responsive and the job turned out so nice! I highly recommended him and he gave us various price and power options. read more

I am so lucky I found Steve via the NextDoor app! I just had backyard lighting installed at the end of June and I could not be happier with what he did!! Not only does he have a great eye for the 'design' he also executed everything as planned, which is a great relief. No surprises! I'm so happy, that I'm now adding more to the backyard and I'm sure will soon get to the front yard as well. That's the beauty of his process, he is upfront and can work with your budget. This was immensely helpful! He's great! and I would highly recommend him to anyone! Thanks Southbay Lights! read more

Steve's work is excellent. The design process was quick. the outcome looks amazing - our neighbors commented how much it adds to the neighborhood, and I love being in our back yard. The install was seamless, and Steve's customer service is responsive, kind, and thorough. I highly recommend lighting design and install from Steve. read more

Steve was professional, courteous, on time, and very fair. He made our backyard light installation easy. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for lighting done at their place! read more

Steve did an excellent job from start to the finish. He knew exactly where to place the lights to maximize lighting in the planters while highlighting trees and stone work. He arrived at the time he specified for the quote and even finished the job earlier than expected. He is very honest and pricing is fair and about what I expected. Finally I found an honest Contractor that cares about doing a wonderful job!! read more

When I wanted to redo my landscape lightings last year, I called several companies to provide me with quotes. I ended up choosing Steve with Southbay Lights based on his reasonable pricing and his no-pressure attitude. That turned out to be a great decision. His work is truly amazing from design to quality. We love the lights and string lights he put in so much that we brought him back last week to complete the entire yard. He is so meticulous. We love working with people who take pride in their work, and Steve truly does. read more

While they replaced all the bulbs the crew was professional and a pleasure to work with. They are getting me an estimate on some improvements. Also, without me asking they realigned my existing lights with placements that look better now than ever. These guys truly are lighting artist. Highly recommended! Great job and I look forward to having the work done that you suggested. On time, professional and personable. What more could you want? When you meet with them you'll know what I mean! read more

Southbay Lights is owned by gentlemen who not only know what they are doing, but they are professional, reliable, and give the best recommendation based on what you're looking for and what would look best for the lighting for your home. They have a great deal of experience with designing lighting to accent a home without over-lighting and they know their lighting systems and how to lay the electrical to make the whole system work seamlessly with my needs, whether it's a switch or a timer to ensure the lights come on right when I need them to. Before Southbay Lights my home was dark and creepy, a serious magnetic for creepy people at night, but now it's lit up just right to make it easy for me to see if someone is coming around who shouldn't be and makes my landscaping glow with a beautiful soft light at night. Thank you Southbay Lights! You guys are great and have done a wonderful job! I recommend them to anyone looking for beauty, safety, and the right lighting for your home! read more

Southbay Lights totally transformed my house and yard with the design and energy efficient LED lights. I had solar and it's like night and day difference in the look/feel. Several of my neighbors have complimented my house and landscaping at night. The brass fixtures are truly a work of art. Lifetime warranty for the brand they help me select. They have the most professional staff ... smelled great like Mike Diamond plumbers read more

I spent a lot of time researching different contract providers and ended up going with Steve because of his excellent reviews. He installed uplights and string lights in my backyard, and I have to say, 1) Service was impeccable, and 2) quality/passion was second to none. I remember I had a problem with my lights, and he came over at 9pm one night to fix them. I will be using Steve again for my front yard in the very near future. I am very, very happy that we used Steve for this, and will recommend him to anybody as a reference. read more

These guys are great! Had Steve do some outdoor lighting for me in my backyard. Did what he said he would do, no surprises, highly recommend. read more

We contracted with Southbay Lights to install low-voltage walkway lighting at our home to replace the much less effective (and less aesthetically pleasing) solar-powered lights we have been using for years. Steve visited our home, listened to what we were thinking, suggested a plan and then provided a comprehensive quote to do the work -- all within a couple of days. He was responsive to a few changes we wanted to make. Once the installation was scheduled, Steve was prompt and professional during the two days it took to complete the project. We are exceptionally pleased with his design and the work he did. Our walkway looks much better than we had expected. We would highly recommend Southbay Lighting. They know what they are doing, very professional in their work, and focused on customer service. read more

They did perfect job for my new land scape lighting!! Not only quality works but also speedy response always on time if not earlier. Strongly recommend. read more

Southbay Lights installed various types of outdoor lights in both our front and back yards at our home. The design included landscaping with various designs. Coming home to a well-lit yard and house (using cost effective LED) not only added elegance, but security. The staff was very nice and helpful to work with, and best of all, gave us several different package options, so we could pick the amount we wanted to spend. From inquiry through walk-through, design, and installation, it took less than 2 weeks to complete! That really helped us get ready in time for our first party. Their product quality has been tremendous and we have not had any issues with what they installed. Their pricing was competitive and reasonable. read more

Can't say enough good things about our experience with Steve from Southbay Lights - he is professional, courteous, hard working, and creative. We are thrilled with the install he did and our backyard looks beautiful with all the trees and bushes perfectly lit. Highly recommended. read more

I have a small backyard that needed some nice ambiance. I used Southbay Lights and Steve was very accommodating and did a wonderful job. He recommended the right lights for the small area that I had and even suggested that I don't do certain things to save me money. It turned out beautiful and he ended up doing my upstairs deck too which looks great. A few days later the timer wasn't working and he came right over and replaced the whole mechanism at no charge. He is great to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to use him again. read more

Best lighting company in the LA region! No one comes close to Steve's level of knowledge of design, lighting products, service and experience. Very professional and seeks feedback to incorporate client input. A pleasure to work with. No wonder he has so many highly recommended reviews on "Nextdoor". Be sure to take a look at his website...his work is amazing! read more

Thumbs up for Steve and South Bay Lights!! A wonderful guy who has provided beautiful light design for our home and landscaped gardens. Steve goes way beyond the call of duty to provide personal service with absolutely competitive pricing. Steve has a creative eye and provides professional guidance. We love our new low voltage LED LIGHTS. We will certainly recommend to our friends and colleagues. Thanks Steve!! read more

Steve was professional and easy to work with. He's done a great job setting up lighting for my front and backyard. The lighting fixtures are solid and come with lifetime warranty. I highly recommend Southbay Lights. read more

Southbay Lights installed new LED lights in our frontyard. My husband wanted lights because of safety concerns and I wanted a system that looked attractive. Steve was able to accommodate both of us with a very attractive design that lit the areas of our yard that my husband was concerned about. Steve had some very creative ideas and we really like our new lighting look. The work was done according to the schedule we agreed to, the brass fixtures are beautiful and come with a lifetime warranty (a plus) and I feel the cost was reasonable. I highly recommend Southbay Lights. read more

I was interested in updating and adding to my existing outdoor lighting. I contacted Steve at Southbay Lights and we scheduled a time to meet. During our meeting, Steve looked over the existing lighting! Took pictures and made suggestions as to replacing and upgrading the lights. I expressed an interest in timers being installed as well. Steve listened to what I was hoping to see happen and offered his professional opinion. The meeting was about an hour. During the meeting, I threw a curve ball at him by telling him I would be going out of town in 10 days and wondered if the job could be done before left. Steve said he would email the proposal and if the proposal was within my budget he would see if he could accommodate my deadline. I receive the email the following day and it was below my budget and very reasonable. I contacted Steve with the go ahead and he advised me he could meet my deadline and do the work all in one day with an extra pair of hands. I was so pleasantly surprised when I came home after the work was completed to see the front and back yards beautifully and strategically lit. Steve is just awesome. His professionalism, his knowledge, his understanding of lighting aesthetics and his honesty really solidified that I made the correct decision to hire Southbay lights. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone. Thank you, Steve!!!! read more

Southbay Lights installed LED Low Voltage landscape lighting in various locations of my front and back yard. Wow does it look spectacular! I had an existing Halogen system which they were able to retro fit to LED bringing down the wattage which saves money. They also installed new brass path lights, spot lights, down lighting for my pool area and under-counter lighting for my grill/pergola area. The entire team takes great pride in working with the customer to make sure you get the best professional result. Special thanks to Steve and Kevin for making our experience easy and affordable. We love our lights! Tremendous job! read more

We love our lights, they look spectacular! The entire team takes great pride in working with my wife and I to make sure we got the best professional result. Steve was great from beginning to end and we could tell that he really cared about giving us exactly what we wanted. A few weeks after the install we made some changes to our landscaping. Steve came out and moved one of the fixtures to illuminate the new landscaping and insisted on not charging us for the move. We highly recommend Southbay Lights if you are looking for low voltage landscape lighting. read more