Landscape Lighting · Porterville
Landscape Lighting in Porterville, CA, From Our Hometown Crew
Porterville is home base for Kaylor Landscape and Christmas Decor by Kaylor. We light the foothill homes, palms, citrus-country properties and public spaces we have worked around since 1974.
Porterville-based family company · Foothill and hillside lots · Palms and specimen trees
Quick answer
Christmas Decor by Kaylor Landscape is based at 18491 Rd. 232 in Porterville and installs low-voltage LED landscape lighting for homes, businesses and public spaces in Porterville, Tulare County. Plans cover palm and oak uplighting, step and path lights for hillside lots, driveway lighting, the transformer and timers. The Kaylor family has run Kaylor Landscape here since 1974, and pricing is custom by scope.
1974
Kaylor Landscape established here
1998
Christmas Decor by Kaylor founded
300+
projects every season
12V
low-voltage LED
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting for Porterville Homes and Hillsides
Palm uplighting
Two narrow-beam uplights at the base of a tall palm light the trunk and the crown, which reads from a long way off on an open Porterville lot.
Step and terrace lighting
Step lights and low wall fixtures built into stairs and terraced beds make sloped east-side and foothill lots safe to walk after dark.
Driveway and gate lighting
Edge lights along the drive and a lit gate or address sign help guests find properties set back from State Route 190 and the county roads on dark winter evenings.
Citrus and orchard edges
A few uplights on the trees nearest the house give citrus-country properties a defined edge at night without lighting the whole grove or the neighbors.
Patio and pool lighting
Downlights on patio covers and low fixtures around the pool deck make summer evenings usable once the Valley heat breaks after sunset.
Municipal and public grounds
Walkway, entry and planter lighting for public buildings and parks, coordinated with city staff and schedules. The City of Porterville and the City of Lindsay are both clients.
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Landscape Lighting for Porterville Foothill and Hillside Homes
East of town the ground rises toward Lake Success, Springville and the Sierra foothills, and many Porterville-area homes sit on slopes with terraced beds, stone steps and long views west across the Valley. Those lots need light that handles grade changes first and scenery second, because a missed step on a stone stair is the real risk after dark.
We start with step lights and low wall fixtures on every change in level, then light the path from the drive to the door. Fixtures are aimed down and away from the view, so you can still see the Valley lights at night. On larger lots, a second transformer location keeps long runs to lower terraces bright, and cable follows the slope rather than crossing it.
Step and wall lights on every grade change
Path lighting from drive to front door
Fixtures aimed to protect the Valley view
Second transformer for long terrace runs
One Porterville Family for Landscape, Lighting and Holidays
Kaylor Landscape has been based in Porterville since 1974, and its Christmas division followed in 1998. The family still runs both, and Chris Kaylor and his son LC help lead the company. That means one local company can build a landscape, light it, maintain the irrigation and outdoor lighting afterward, and decorate the house each holiday season.
Our crews and facility are close, so site visits and service calls stay short, and adjustments after the first few nights are easy to schedule. When landscape and holiday lighting are planned together, the landscape system runs year-round, and each season we design, install, maintain, take down and store your Christmas decor around it without moving a fixture.
Kaylor Landscape based in Porterville since 1974
Landscape build, lighting and repair from one company
Short drive from our Porterville headquarters
Holiday decor installed around existing fixtures
Porterville, Tulare County
Landscape Lighting Rooted in Porterville
Home base on Road 232
Kaylor Landscape and Christmas Decor by Kaylor share an address at 18491 Rd. 232 in Porterville, so local projects are close to our crews and equipment, and design questions after install are a short visit away.
City of Porterville and City of Lindsay
The City of Porterville and the City of Lindsay are both current clients. Municipal and public spaces are part of our lighting work, and we know how public projects are scheduled and approved.
Short winter evenings
Porterville's earliest sunsets come in early December, at about 4:41 pm, so landscape lights carry the yard for most of a winter evening. Timers or photocells handle the shift through the year.
Out toward Springville and Camp Nelson
Springville, about a thousand feet up, and Camp Nelson are on our service list. Higher foothill and mountain properties have steeper grades and more oak and pine, which changes fixture choice and cable routing.
How it works
Working With Your Porterville Landscape Lighting Crew
01
Get in touch
Call 800-791-3330 or use the short consultation form, and tell us about slopes, trees and the areas you use at night.
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Local site visit
Our crew is based nearby, so we walk slopes, trees, outlets and views in person, ideally near dusk.
03
Design and proposal
You receive a custom design priced by fixtures, cable runs, transformer capacity and controls.
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Install and service
We install and aim the system, and Kaylor Landscape handles maintenance and repair from Porterville.
Pricing
How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost in Porterville?
Porterville landscape lighting is custom-priced by scope after a consultation.
Slope and terraces
Each grade change on a hillside or terraced lot needs step or wall lighting, and cable has to follow the slope rather than cross it.
Palm and tree height
Tall palms and big oaks need stronger, narrower uplights than small ornamental trees.
Driveway and gate distance
Properties set back from the road, common toward Springville and Terra Bella, need more fixtures and cable to light the approach and gate.
Transformer locations
Spread-out lots may need a second transformer and outdoor outlet to keep far fixtures bright.
Controls
Smart remote control or color-capable fixtures cost more than a basic dusk-to-off timer.
Public-project requirements
Municipal work can require scheduling around public use and coordination with city staff.
FAQ
Landscape Lighting in Porterville: Common Questions
Are you based in Porterville?
Yes. Kaylor Landscape and Christmas Decor by Kaylor are based at 18491 Rd. 232, Porterville, CA 93257. The Kaylor family has run Kaylor Landscape since 1974 and its Christmas division since 1998, and Porterville is one of our seven core cities.
Can you light a hillside lot near Lake Success or Springville?
Yes. Hillside and terraced lots get step lights and low wall fixtures on every grade change, then path lighting from the drive to the door. Fixtures are aimed down and away from the view, and long runs to lower terraces may use a second transformer.
Do you uplight palm trees in Porterville?
Yes. Tall palms usually get two narrow-beam uplights at the base, one for the trunk and one aimed to reach the crown. On open Porterville lots a lit palm reads from far down the street, so it is often the anchor of the plan.
Do you work with the City of Porterville or other public agencies?
Yes. The City of Porterville and the City of Lindsay are both current clients. Municipal and public spaces are part of our lighting work, and public projects are scheduled around public use and city requirements.
Can Kaylor Landscape build my Porterville landscape and light it?
Yes. Kaylor Landscape builds custom landscapes in the Porterville and Visalia areas, with work that covers patios, hardscape, irrigation, drainage and lighting. Planning lighting during the build lets cable go under new hardscape before it is finished.
Who services my landscape lighting after it is installed?
Kaylor Landscape provides maintenance and repair for outdoor lighting systems, along with irrigation and drainage, from its Porterville base. Typical service includes cleaning lenses, re-aiming fixtures as plants grow, trimming around fixtures and checking connections.
How much does landscape lighting cost in Porterville?
Porterville landscape lighting is custom-priced by scope, so there is no fixed package price. Slope, palm and tree height, driveway length, transformer locations and controls make the biggest difference. You receive a written proposal after a local site visit.
Do you also put up Christmas lights in Porterville?
Yes. Our residential Christmas lighting includes design, commercial-grade LED products, installation, in-season maintenance, takedown and off-season storage, and each home is priced in a written proposal after a design consultation. When landscape lighting is already in place, we decorate around it.
How long do landscape lights run on a Porterville winter evening?
Porterville's earliest sunsets come in early December, at about 4:41 pm, so a dusk-to-late schedule runs for hours each night in winter. A photocell or astronomic timer follows sunset through the year, and low-voltage LED fixtures keep that long run time practical.
Do you light mature oaks on foothill properties near Springville?
Yes. A mature oak usually gets several uplights from different sides so the trunk and canopy read in three dimensions, and on large trees a downlight mounted high in the canopy can wash the ground below. Fixtures and cable are placed to avoid the root zone and to stay clear of mowing and irrigation.
Can my Porterville landscape lights add color for the holidays?
Yes, if you choose color-capable fixtures. Selected uplights can switch from warm white to red and green in December or red, white and blue for Freedom Fest, then back again. Many clients keep warm-white landscape lighting and let our seasonal Christmas decor carry the color instead.
Does landscape lighting help on foggy Porterville nights?
Yes. On tule fog nights, which are common from late December into February, low path and step lights placed close to the ground stay useful when tall floodlights just light up the haze. We favor warm, downward-aimed fixtures along drives, walks and stairs so people can find their footing.