Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation designs and installs landscape lighting for homes in Rothsville. This village holds some genuinely fine 18th-century stonework, and lighting it properly takes a careful eye. We plan every design around the house in front of us. 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 Village With Its Own Identity
Your mail may say Lititz, but everyone knows this is Rothsville. The village dates to 1790, when Philip Roth built a tavern along what is now Main Street. Mills followed, powered by the creeks running through this part of the township. That heritage left behind buildings worth taking seriously.
We approach a property here differently than a modern subdivision. Older stone and brick homes reward restraint and precision rather than brightness. The goal is to reveal what is already there. A house like that should look better at night, not louder.
Lighting Stone the Right Way
Stone behaves nothing like brick or siding under light, and most people never think about why. Brick is flat and regular, so light across it reads evenly. Stone is irregular, with deep mortar joints and faces that sit at slightly different depths. Light it from the wrong angle and all that texture flattens into a grey wall.
The trick is grazing light at a very low angle, placed close to the base of the wall. That shallow angle throws each stone’s shadow sideways, and suddenly the whole surface has depth and character. We test the placement on site rather than guessing, because every wall is laid differently. Get it right and an old stone facade becomes the best thing on the street.
Fanlights, Transoms, and Fine Doorways
Some of the finest detail on these older buildings sits right above the front door. Fanlights and multi-light transoms were the mark of a well-built home, and several around here are exceptional. Those features are easy to lose entirely after dark. A little light in the right place brings them straight back.
We treat a doorway as its own small composition. Soft light on the surround, careful placement so the fan or transom reads clearly, and nothing that glares at someone standing on the step. Paneled shutters, carved trim, and a good cornice all deserve the same attention. These are the details that make a house here worth a second look.
Three Creeks and Damp Ground
Cocalico Creek and Hammer Creek run along one edge of the village, and Lititz Run marks the other. All that water is why the mills were built here in the first place, and it still shapes the ground. Plenty of lots hold moisture longer than you would expect. We plan for it rather than discover it later.
Sealed, weather-rated fixtures go in throughout, mounted so water cannot collect at the connections. Wire routes get planned around how drainage actually moves across your lot. On lower ground we adjust placement and depth accordingly. That care is what keeps a system running for years instead of seasons.
Practical Light for Everyday Use
Before the decorative work, the routes you walk daily need to be safe. Stone steps, uneven walks, and the path in from the driveway all matter after dark. Older properties often have footing that is charming and slightly treacherous at once. We light those spots first.
Path lights get spaced so their pools overlap rather than leaving gaps between them. Motion fixtures cover areas you use only occasionally, like a side gate or a shed. Timers handle the rest so nothing runs longer than it should. The system ends up feeling automatic.
Built for Lancaster 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 manage both. Low-voltage LEDs give warm, steady light while drawing very little power. Operating cost stays minimal and failures stay rare.
Warm color temperature matters even more on stone and old brick. Cool white light drains the warmth right out of those materials and makes them look grey. We keep tones warm and output modest throughout. The house should look cared for, never staged.
Why Homeowners Here Call Evergreen
People in this village value what they have inherited and keep it well. Evergreen Contracting & Irrigation works to that same standard. 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
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
How do you light a stone house properly?
With grazing light at a very low angle, close to the wall. That throws each stone’s shadow sideways for real depth. We test placement on site. Every wall is laid differently.
Can you light a fanlight or transom above the door?
Yes, and it is worth doing. Soft, careful placement makes the detail read clearly. Nothing glares at anyone on the step. The doorway becomes a real feature.
My lot stays damp. Is that a problem?
Not if it is planned for. We use sealed, weather-rated fixtures throughout. Wire routes follow how your lot actually drains. Placement adjusts on lower ground.
Will bright light look wrong on an old house?
It would, which is why we keep output modest. Warm tones flatter stone and old brick. Cool white light makes them look grey. Restraint is the whole approach.
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. Our crew works efficiently and cleans up fully.
Contact Us
Ready to see your home’s best details 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.