--- title: "The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting — Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Systems | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/outdoor-lighting-and-audio-visual-systems/the-illuminators-outdoor-lighting-pfvwus-pf~1887666295 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1887666295.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting" category: ["Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Systems"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d00359eb0048c0a3_6157-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "616 E. Main St. #3054, St. Charles, Illinois 60174, United States" latitude: 41.9194 longitude: -88.307 phone: "(630) 584-3800" website: http://www.theilluminators.com rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 170 last_updated: 2026-09-06 --- # The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting Original Houzz profile: [The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/outdoor-lighting-and-audio-visual-systems/the-illuminators-outdoor-lighting-pfvwus-pf~1887666295) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Systems - **Location:** St. Charles, IL - **Serves:** Aurora, Naperville, Elgin, Evanston, Schaumburg, Palatine, Glenview, Plainfield, Bartlett, DeKalb, Crystal Lake, Carol Stream, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Northbrook, Saint Charles, Highland Park, Glen Ellyn, McHenry, Batavia, West Chicago, Woodstock, South Elgin, Wasco, Bloomingdale, Geneva, Lake Forest, Sycamore, Cary, North Aurora, Hinsdale, Warrenville, Village of Campton Hills, Barrington, Burr Ridge, Winfield, Glencoe, Long Grove, Oak Brook, Elburn, Lake Barrington, Wayne, Farmington, Lily Lake, Kaneville, Entire Chicagoland Area, Eola, Lafox, Mooseheart, Plato Center - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting is the overall top-rated, award-winning landscape lighting company in the entire Chicagoland area. We design, install, repair and maintain all types of outdoor lighting and landscape lighting. LED outdoor lighting is our specialty! We also upgrade, maintain, repair and service all outdoor landscape lighting systems even if we didn't originally install it. Not happy with the company that originally installed your lighting? Did the original company go out of business? No worries...just give us a call and we can help. The Illuminators have been in business for over 20 years and as a result we have industry specific knowledge and experience that sets us apart from our competition. We have the knowledge, tools, passion and vision to design and install the most beautiful and elegant outdoor lighting for homes, pools, path-ways, driveways, patios, stairs, pergolas, gazebos, gardens, flower beds, decks, ponds, statues, fountains, restaurants, commercial buildings, hotels, parks, country clubs, etc.... Our vast knowledge and experience also allows us to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and repair any type of outdoor landscape lighting that is in need of service or updating. We provide the best customer service in the industry and affordable pricing for all. Outdoor lighting is all we do - it's our passion!! ### Services Provided - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Landscape Lighting Installation - Deck Lighting Installation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Lighting - Holiday Lighting - LED Lighting - Lighting Design - Lighting Installation - Lighting Sales - Moon-Lighting - Patio Lighting - Pool / Pond Lighting ### Areas Served - Aurora - Naperville - Elgin - Evanston - Schaumburg - Palatine - Glenview - Plainfield - Bartlett - DeKalb - Crystal Lake - Carol Stream - Streamwood - Hanover Park - Northbrook - Saint Charles - Highland Park - Glen Ellyn - McHenry - Batavia - West Chicago - Woodstock - South Elgin - Wasco - Bloomingdale - Geneva - Lake Forest - Sycamore - Cary - North Aurora - Hinsdale - Warrenville - Village of Campton Hills - Barrington - Burr Ridge - Winfield - Glencoe - Long Grove - Oak Brook - Elburn - Lake Barrington - Wayne - Farmington - Lily Lake - Kaneville - Entire Chicagoland Area - Eola - Lafox - Mooseheart - Plato Center ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 20,000 Cost depends on total number and type of lighting fixtures specified and installed for each specific project ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting | | Address | 616 E. Main St. \#3054, St. Charles, Illinois 60174, United States | | Phone | (630) 584-3800 | | Website | http://www.theilluminators.com | | Followers on Houzz | 170 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/theilluminatorsoutdoorlighting - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/theilluminators - Blog — www.theilluminators.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/outdoor-lighting-and-audio-visual-systems/the-illuminators-outdoor-lighting-pfvwus-pf~1887666295) - **Website:** http://www.theilluminators.com - **Phone:** (630) 584-3800 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Various industry awards - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-590855965, Nov. 2023** > The best at their work, they have great customer service and Great prices. Makes my house look beautiful. The best in the game. **★★★★★ — Dennis Holland, May 2020** > I needed my backyard lighting repaired and enhanced. I got two bids. I went with the Illuminators and I'm glad I did. First, they were immediately responsive to my request > for a proposal. Greg came out looked things over and walked me through what they could do for me. He even made some suggestions on how they could save me some money. There was no attempt to upsell me more than I needed or wanted. The other proposal I received did just the opposite including things I didn't need or want. The Illuminators bid was terrific - I was pleasantly surprised. The installation work was just completed. The guys clearly knew what they were doing - something you don't always see these days. Couldn't recommend them more highly. **★★★★★ — HU-801428489, April 2020** > We would highly recommend The Illuminators to anyone who is looking for a great service and product! We take pride in the appearance of our home, however, once nightfall arrived, you could no longer see the beauty anymore. That’s when we called The Illuminators! After speaking with the owner, Joe, we felt very confident that he knew what are concerns were. His crew came out, introduced themselves, and they went to work. After a few hours of installing high quality lights, our landscaping lights were complete and we couldn’t wait for it to get dark that night just to see how it turned out! We couldn’t be more thrilled! For the first time since we moved in almost three years ago, you could actually see our house at night. It has such a wonderful warm glow that just makes us smile! We have gotten so many compliments from our neighbors, too. We also feel so much safer knowing that we can see our house, it’s not a dark cave anymore. Since our house is the first house everyone sees as they turn on our street, it’s such a welcoming first impression!!! The Illuminators were wonderful to work with from that very first phone call, if we knew it was that easy, we would have called them years ago! We would highly recommend them to anyone who wants their house to show off it’s true beauty! **★★★★★ — Jean R, April 2020** > The Illuminators were wonderful to work with, from the first phone call to the completion of the job. They were prompt, courteous and completed the work as scheduled. I would definitely recommend The illuminators to family and friends! **★★★★★ — dorinachoban, April 2020** > Greg update and re-design our old landscape lighting for our front and back yard. He switched all the lights to LED and added extra lights where needed. Great company to work with. Finished the job fast and very professional. We recommend them 100%. **★★★★★ — Peter Newton, April 2020** > I have been working with The Illuminators on a constant basis since I first hired them in the Spring of 2015. I had our outdoor lighting system installed years earlier before I ever heard of The Illuminators. I was very dissatisfied with the contractor who installed the lights and decided to give The Illuminators a try. Great decision. They came to work at our house, corrected some of the work of the other company and upgraded the system lights and controller. Since then they have performed all of our maintenance and our system is the envy of the neighborhood! **★★★★★ — Craig Czerkies, April 2020** > My wife and I were very happy with the outdoor lighting project completed by The Illuminators! The entire process was very smooth from initial consultation, to quote, to the installation, and follow-up. I'd highly recommend them for any of your exterior lighting projects. **★★★★★ — Austin Newcomb, Feb. 2020** > I had The Illuminators do 2 projects on 2 separate occasions and both times were top notch! The first was our backyard (tree lights). The 2nd was after we updated our landscaping in the front yard. Both jobs were great- highly recommend these guys and they have great ideas too! **Comment from The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting:** > Thanks Austin! We enjoy working with you. Your continued support of our company is greatly appreciated! **★★★★★ — catmama6, Nov. 2019** > I love how my outdoor lights showcase my house!! I couldn’t be any happier with the results!! Joe was very patient with how many times I asked him to add more lights or change the location of them! The crew was great with the installation and even came back on a Sunday when I wanted to add even more lights to the backyard area. I’m so happy that my neighbors recommended The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting!! I never knew I could be so excited about outdoor lighting!!! **★★★★★ — Terry Sprott, June 2018** > Excellent product and installation. Excellent customer service from first contact to job complete. They are knowledgeable and professional. Very happy with my landscape lighting. Would hire again and use for maintenance. **Comment from The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting:** > Thank you for the business and the kind words! > We look forward to serving you in the future. > Thanks again! **★★★★★ — G. Dzimiela, May 2018** > My husband and I used The Illuminators to install lighting on the front and rear of our home. We are beyond thrilled with the job they did. From the time they came out to look at our property to give us suggestions and an estimate through the install date, they were a pleasure to work with. They listened to what we wanted and what our concerns were, gave us valuable suggestions and, ultimately, went far beyond our expectations. We are extremely pleased with the great job they did for us! **Comment from The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting:** > Thank you! > We really appreciate the business and the review!! **★★★★★ — Amy Rosenburg, Sept. 2017** > Quick to respond when we had some bulbs burn out. The tech's really went out of their way to make sure I was satisfied. You rarely see employees that are happy and LIKE their chosen profession!!! In the process of adding more to our current set up!!!! **Comment from The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting:** > Thank you for the great review! > We really appreciate the business and look forward to a great long standing relationship with you as your chosen outdoor landscape lighting company. ## Selected projects - [Illuminated Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/illuminated-homes-pj-vj~2256730) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - [Path Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/path-lighting-pj-vj~2256826) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 36 - [Illuminated Trees, Bushes and Plantings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/illuminated-trees-bushes-and-plantings-pj-vj~2256883) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [Deck and Patio Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deck-and-patio-lighting-pj-vj~2256768) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Down Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/down-lighting-pj-vj~2256809) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Wall Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wall-lighting-pj-vj~2256792) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [The Illuminators - St. Charles, IL Landscape Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-illuminators-st-charles-il-landscape-lighting-pj-vj~2343517) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Hoffman Estates IL - Deck Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hoffman-estates-il-deck-lighting-pj-vj~2665211) - Location: Hoffman Estates, IL - Photos: 12 - Description: Here is a new deck illuminated with some subtle deck lighting. What a great ambiance the deck lighting creates! Lighting design and installation provided by The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting. - [Miscellaneous Lighting Pictures](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/miscellaneous-lighting-pictures-pj-vj~2256955) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 43 - [Illuminated Statues and Fountains](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/illuminated-statues-and-fountains-pj-vj~2256928) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Outdoor Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-lighting-pj-vj~80051) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Colored Landscape Lighting for Holidays and Special Occasions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colored-landscape-lighting-for-holidays-and-special-occasions-pj-vj~5963547) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Normal 12V low voltage landscape lighting system with colored LED bulbs. Most existing landscape lighting systems can be retrofitted to colored bulbs for the holidays. [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/outdoor-lighting-and-audio-visual-systems/the-illuminators-outdoor-lighting-pfvwus-pf~1887666295) ## Ideabooks - [The Illuminators Outdoor Lighting - Illuminated Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119082850/list/the-illuminators-outdoor-lighting-illuminated-homes) — 6 ideas - [Landscape Lighting Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94227550/list/landscape-lighting-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/theilluminators) ## Community Q&A **Q: Wall Lighting** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of lights are these on the retaining wall? Are they a specific retaining wall light? They look terrific! Thanks! A: Puck-Lights --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*