Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation installs landscape lighting for homes in Jonestown. Two creeks meet at this borough, and the ground near them behaves differently after a heavy rain. Older homes sit close to the water and close to each other. All of that shapes the plan. Free estimates arrive within a week, and repairs are scheduled in 1 to 2 weeks.
What to Expect From Us in Jonestown
Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation has worked across Central PA since 2001. The crew brings more than 60 years of combined experience to the job. We read the property before choosing a fixture, because the site sets the terms. Handled well, the house holds its shape at night and the walk in stops being a guess. Estimates are free and reach you inside a week. Repairs are booked in 1 to 2 weeks.
Where Two Swataras Meet
William Jones, a Welsh settler, laid this town out in 1761. He first called it Williamsburgh, and after his death in 1771 it was renamed for him. The borough was incorporated in 1870.
The town sits where Little Swatara Creek joins the main Swatara. Fort Swatara stood nearby during the French and Indian War, guarding the gap through Blue Mountain. The town is also said to have sent more Civil War soldiers than any town its size. That remains a point of real pride here.
Why It Is Worth the Investment
A small borough lot rewards care, since every fixture has a clear job. Nothing on the way to the door should have to be found by feel. Here is what the work covers:
- A house that reads clearly from the street at night
- No corner of the lot left as a dark pocket
- Firm footing on steps, walks, and the driveway
- Outdoor space that still works past sunset
- Brick, stone, and planting that keep their detail
Irrigation is our other trade. Both systems go onto one plan, and the same crew knows every run in the ground.
Building for a Lot That Floods
Properties near these creeks take on water in a hard storm. That is a fact of life here, and it changes how a system should be built. A transformer or a connection sitting low gets submerged sooner or later.
We mount transformers well up off the ground, higher than the usual guidance calls for. Connections in low ground get waterproof crimped fittings rather than anything that relies on staying dry. Fixtures in the floodplain go on stakes that hold in soft, saturated soil. When the water drops, the system comes back on instead of needing a repair.
Light Near Moving Water
A creek at the edge of a property is worth showing off, carefully. Point a fixture straight at moving water and the reflection scatters everywhere. It also spills across to the far bank, where it does not belong.
We light the bank and the planting along it rather than the water itself. The creek picks up a soft glow and the movement reads on its own. Nothing points across to the other side, and nothing carries downstream to a neighbor. Fixtures also stay well back from a bank that can erode over the years.
Two Feet of Silt After a Flood
When one of these creeks comes up and drops again, it leaves silt behind. A fixture that was aimed perfectly is suddenly half buried and pointing at mud.
This is worth planning for rather than fighting every year. We set floodplain fixtures a little higher and keep them easy to reach for a quick reset. A service visit after a high-water event clears the silt, checks the connections, and puts the aim back. It is far cheaper than replacing gear that drowned in a low spot.
Working Around a Century of Roots
The older streets in the borough are lined with large, established trees. Their roots run wide and shallow, often right through the beds where fixtures want to go.
Trenching straight through that does the tree no favors and can heave a cable later. We route around the major roots and hand-dig close to a trunk. Where a bed is solid root, a fixture goes on the surface or mounts to something instead. The tree keeps growing and the wiring stays put.
Marking the Way Along the Trail
The rail trail runs through this area, and a number of homes sit along it. That back edge is different from a boundary facing a neighbor.
People use the trail at dawn and dusk, so anything aimed outward catches them in the eyes. We turn the rear fixtures inward and keep the trail side soft. Your yard still feels defined and private, and the people walking past are not looking into a floodlight. It keeps you on good terms with the whole neighborhood.
Why Choose Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation
In a borough that honors its veterans, our military discount is more than a line. This is what your project includes:
- Central PA properties in our hands since 2001
- One crew across irrigation and outdoor lighting alike
- Two years of warranty on every new system installed
- Manufacturer coverage on the fixtures alongside ours
- Lower rates for veterans and serving military
- Servicing set monthly, quarterly, or by the season
- Family owned and locally run, the same faces each visit
We cover northern Lebanon County, including nearby Fredericksburg and Lebanon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our lot floods sometimes. Can a system even survive that?
It can, as long as it is built for it from the start. The parts that fail in a flood are the transformer and the connections, so those get special attention here.
We mount the transformer well up off the ground, higher than a dry lot would need. Connections in low areas use waterproof crimped fittings rather than anything that has to stay dry. Fixtures go on stakes that hold in saturated soil. When the water recedes, the system comes back on rather than needing a rescue.
We back onto a creek. Should we light the water?
The bank, not the water. A fixture aimed at moving water scatters reflections everywhere. It also throws light onto the far bank where it is not wanted.
We light the bank and the planting along it instead. The creek takes on a soft glow by itself. The movement of the water reads on its own without a beam on it. We also keep fixtures back from the edge, since a creek bank erodes over time.
What happens to the fixtures after a flood?
They usually survive if they were set up right, but silt is the issue. A high-water event can bury a fixture and leave it aimed at mud. We come out afterward, clear the silt, check the connections, and reset the aim.
Our house is along the rail trail. Does that change anything?
It does. We aim the rear fixtures inward so nobody on the trail gets a beam in the eyes at dawn. Your yard stays private and the trail stays comfortable. You can see the approach in our low voltage work.
How quickly can a repair be scheduled?
Inside 1 to 2 weeks. Most faults trace to a connection, a knocked fixture, or a lamp at the end of its life. Our repair team carries the usual parts.
Contact Us
Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation is ready to walk the property with you. Estimates are free and arrive inside a week. What follows the install matters just as much. Seasonal visits and scheduled maintenance keep the system doing its job for years.
Call (717) 533-0606 or contact us today to schedule your consultation and get your property lit properly.