Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation designs and installs landscape lighting for homes in Richland. This is a compact Lebanon County borough with good ground, tidy streets, and plenty worth showing off after dark. We plan every design around your specific property. Free estimates arrive within a week, and repairs get scheduled in 1 to 2 weeks.
A Town Named for Its Soil
The borough took its name from the quality of the ground it sits on, and that has never stopped being true. Gardens do well here, beds fill in properly, and trees put on real size given a few decades. All of which gives us far more to work with than a thin, stony lot ever would.
Mature plantings are the best subjects on any property. A trunk lit from below, a bed washed softly from the side, a hedge line picked out at low level, these do more for a yard than any amount of light thrown at the house. We plan around what has actually grown rather than treating the garden as background.
Lighting a Town the Railroad Runs Through
Few boroughs can say the tracks cut straight through the middle of the square, and this one has been noted in Ripley’s Believe It or Not for exactly that. The line has been there since the 1850s and it is still active. Properties sit on both sides of it, and the crossing shapes how people move around town.
For homes near the tracks, we keep light aimed firmly at your property and well away from the corridor. Nothing points toward the crossing or the line itself. Boundaries near the right of way can be unusual, so we map the site properly before any trenching starts. It is one more reason a walk-through beats a template.
Close-Set Homes and Narrow Alleys
The street grid here is tight, with homes near one another and alleys running behind. On lots like these, precision matters far more than brightness. One badly aimed fixture can put glare straight into a neighbour’s window and undo the whole effect.
We use narrow beams and shielded units so the light stops at your property line. Rear alley entrances get their own practical light, since that is often how people actually come and go. We check the design from a few vantage points before finishing, because what looks right from your porch can be harsh from across the street.
Older Homes Worth Showing Off
Houses have stood on these streets since the late 1830s, and this is a town that takes its history seriously. Porches, brickwork, and simple well-proportioned facades all respond to a careful touch. Grazing light at a low angle lifts texture that flat daylight hides completely.
Warm colour temperatures matter on a home of that age. Cool white light drains the character out of old brick and painted wood. We keep output modest so nothing looks floodlit or staged. A single lit doorway often does more than half a dozen fixtures.
Practical Light for Everyday Use
Before any accent work, the routes you walk each night need to be safe. The path in from the street, the back steps, the alley entrance, these are where a misstep happens. We light those first and light them consistently.
Path lights get spaced so their pools overlap rather than leaving dark gaps between them. Motion fixtures cover spots you pass only occasionally, like a shed or a side gate. Timers handle the rest so nothing runs longer than needed.
Built for Lebanon County Weather
Summers here bring humidity and hard storms, and winters bring ice and repeated freezing. We install weather-rated fixtures with sealed connections that handle both. Low-voltage LEDs give warm, steady light while drawing very little power. Operating cost stays minimal and failures stay rare.
On good growing ground, planning for the season matters more than most people expect. A fixture swallowed by a bed come July is money wasted. We set placement with full summer growth in mind, and if anything needs adjusting later our crew comes back and handles it.
Why Homeowners Here Call Evergreen
People in this borough keep their properties in good order and expect the same from a contractor. Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation works to that standard across Lebanon County and into western Berks, including nearby Schaefferstown, Womelsdorf, and Robesonia. Here is what comes with your project:
- In business 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
A couple of fixtures or a whole property, the care does not change. We do the work right and stand behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you light a garden rather than just the house?
Absolutely, and it often has more impact. We uplight trunks and wash beds from the side. Layered light gives a yard real depth. Good ground means good subjects to work with.
My home is close to my neighbour’s. Will the light spill?
Not with our approach. Narrow beams and shielded fixtures keep light on your lot. We check the design from several angles before finishing.
Are there concerns lighting near the railroad?
We plan carefully around it. Nothing is aimed toward the crossing or the line. Boundaries near the right of way get mapped before any trenching.
Will lighting suit an older brick home?
It suits it very well. Low-angle grazing light brings out brick texture. Warm tones flatter the material. The look stays classic, never harsh.
How soon can you provide 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.
Contact Us
Ready to see your home and garden at their best after sunset? Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation is ready to help. We provide free estimates within a week, so you can move ahead 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.