Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation designs and installs landscape lighting for homes in Shamokin. This is a city with real backbone, built along the creek in the heart of the anthracite region, and its homes look striking when lit with care. We plan each design around your property and install it properly. Free estimates arrive within a week, and repairs get scheduled in 1 to 2 weeks. Reach out and let us light up your home.
A City That Was Lit Before Almost Anywhere
Here is a piece of local history worth knowing. When Thomas Edison rolled out his three-wire electric lighting system, this city became the second town in America to be illuminated by one. Homes and streets here had electric light while most of the world was still burning gas and oil. It is a genuine claim to fame, and it belongs to this community.
We think about that legacy when we work here. Nearly a century and a half later, the fixtures are smaller and the power draw is a fraction of what it was, but the effect on a home is the same. Good light still transforms a house after sunset. That has not changed since 1883.
Lighting Steep Streets and Close-Set Homes
The city climbs the hillsides above the creek, and the grade shows on nearly every block. Front steps often rise well above the sidewalk, and side yards can drop away sharply. Those level changes are where people actually stumble in the dark. We light every one of them so the way up to your door is obvious.
Homes here also sit close together, many sharing a wall or standing just feet apart. That leaves no room for wide floods spraying light in all directions. We use narrow beams and shielded fixtures aimed only at your property. You get a striking facade and your neighbors keep their peace.
Showing Off Solid Older Homes
The housing stock here was built to last, with brick, stone, deep porches, and honest detail. Those materials come alive under light aimed at a low angle. Grazing a brick wall reveals texture that flat daylight hides completely. A single fixture on a stone foundation can change how the whole house reads.
We keep the design restrained so nothing looks overexposed or gaudy. Warm color temperatures flatter old brick and woodwork far better than cool white light. Picking out a porch, a doorway, or a gable is usually plenty. The house ends up looking cared for, which is exactly the point.
Practical Light for Daily Life
Before anything decorative, lighting has to serve the way you use your property. The walk in from the street, the back steps, the alley entrance, these are the spots that matter at night. We light those routes first and light them well. Everything else builds from there.
Motion-activated fixtures handle areas you only pass through occasionally. Timers cover the rest so nothing runs longer than it needs to. The system ends up feeling automatic. You stop thinking about it, which means it is working.
Built for an Outdoor-Minded Community
This area has turned thousands of acres of former mine land into a genuine outdoor destination. That spirit shows up at home too, where porches, patios, and back yards get real use. Lighting stretches those hours well past sunset. A lit patio in October is worth more than one in July.
We light seating areas at a comfortable level where conversation feels easy. Grill zones, steps, and gates get practical light where you need it. Nothing harsh, nothing that floods the block. Just an outdoor space you can actually enjoy after dark.
Made for Anthracite Region Winters
Winters up here are long, and the hills catch real snow and hard freezes. We install rugged, weather-rated fixtures with sealed connections that handle it. Low-voltage LEDs put out warm, steady light while drawing very little power. That matters most in the months when dark comes at half past four.
We also set fixtures so snow banks and spring growth do not swallow the effect. A design that only works in summer is not a design. If something shifts, our crew comes back and corrects it. Dependability through winter is the real test.
Why Homeowners Here Call Evergreen
People in this city value plain dealing and work that holds up. Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation operates the same way. Here is what comes with your project:
- Over two decades of hands-on experience since 2001
- A team skilled in both irrigation and outdoor lighting
- A two year warranty on new installations
- Manufacturer warranties for added assurance
- Discounts for our military service members
- Maintenance on a quarterly, monthly, or seasonal schedule
- A locally owned, family-run approach to every job
Two fixtures or a full property, the standard does not change. We do the work right and stand behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you light a home with high front steps?
Every level change gets its own light. We mark treads and landings clearly. Path lights are spaced so the pools overlap. The climb to your door stays obvious after dark.
Can you light a twin or attached home?
Yes, we do it often. Narrow beams and shielded fixtures keep light on your half. Nothing spills onto the neighboring property. The facade still reads beautifully.
Will lighting suit a solid older brick house?
It suits it very well. We graze light along brick at a low angle for texture. Warm tones flatter the material. The result looks classic, never overdone.
How does the lighting hold up through winter?
Very well, and that is the point. We use rugged fixtures rated for cold and moisture. Low-voltage LEDs run reliably in deep freezes. Placement accounts for snow too.
How soon can we get an estimate?
Free estimates arrive within a week of your call. Most installs then take one to three days. You get a clear timeline before we begin. Our crew works efficiently and cleans up after.
Contact Us
Ready to see your home in a better light after sunset? Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation is ready to help. We provide free estimates within a week, so you can move forward quickly. With seasonal service and maintenance, your lighting keeps performing all year.
Contact us today to book your consultation and take the first step toward a beautifully lit property.