Should I hire one company for a patio-plus-lighting project or separate contractors?

Many Lexington hardscaping and design companies coordinate the full project or sub out the lighting piece, which usually simplifies scheduling versus hiring three separate companies yourself.

Can this kind of project be done in phases?

Yes, it's common to build the patio first and add plantings and lighting later, or vice versa, especially on larger budgets.

Does outdoor lighting get installed before or after the patio and plants go in?

Low-voltage wiring is usually run before or during hardscape and planting work so cables can be hidden under pavers or in beds rather than added afterward.

Patio, lighting and landscaping packages for Lexington backyards

Some Lexington projects aren't just a patio, or just plant beds, or just lighting: they're a backyard built out all at once, combining hardscaping, planting design, and low-voltage lighting into one job. This page is for that combined project, which spans multiple categories rather than sitting under any one of them.

A typical package pairs a paver or stamped concrete patio with surrounding landscape beds, foundation plantings, and path or accent lighting so the space works day and night. Coordinating one team (or one designer managing subcontractors) for the whole project usually means fewer scheduling headaches than hiring three separate companies.

Patio or fire pit area paired with planting beds
Low-voltage path, step and accent lighting
Coordinated design so hardscape and plantings work together
Phased project options if budget requires breaking work into stages

What it costs

Combined projects cost more than any single piece because they involve multiple trades and materials, from pavers or concrete to plants, soil, and lighting fixtures and wiring. Cost is driven by patio size, plant material chosen, and how many lighting fixtures and how much low-voltage wiring the job needs. Phasing the project over a season or two is common for larger backyards.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for hardscaping & patios.

1. Mint Pools & Landscapes
5.0★ · 48 reviews

87
2. Midlands
4.9★ · 78 reviews

85
3. Elite Lawn & Landscape
4.7★ · 305 reviews

85

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FAQ

Should I hire one company for a patio-plus-lighting project or separate contractors?: Many Lexington hardscaping and design companies coordinate the full project or sub out the lighting piece, which usually simplifies scheduling versus hiring three separate companies yourself.
Can this kind of project be done in phases?: Yes, it's common to build the patio first and add plantings and lighting later, or vice versa, especially on larger budgets.
Does outdoor lighting get installed before or after the patio and plants go in?: Low-voltage wiring is usually run before or during hardscape and planting work so cables can be hidden under pavers or in beds rather than added afterward.

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