Exterior Lighting Houston TX Licensed & Insured 4.9★ Rated

Exterior Lighting for Multifamily Properties in Houston, TX

Dark breezeways and parking lots drive crime, complaints, and liability. We design and install LED exterior and security lighting that cuts energy bills and meets code minimums.

60%
Energy Savings
LED
20yr Fixtures
Photocell
Dusk-to-Dawn
Code
Min Lighting Levels

Multifamily Exterior Lighting Services

Everything you need under one contract. No coordinating multiple vendors — we handle it all.

LED Retrofit

Swap HID/fluorescent fixtures for LED — instant energy and maintenance savings.

Parking Lot Lighting

Pole and area lighting to code-minimum foot-candle levels for safety.

Breezeway & Stair Lighting

Code-compliant corridor, stair, and walkway lighting.

Security & Wall Packs

Wall packs, floods, and motion sensors at entries and dark zones.

Photocell & Controls

Dusk-to-dawn photocells and timers — no lights burning by day.

Emergency Egress Lighting

Battery-backup egress and exit lighting for code compliance.

Built for Class C Property Owners

We specialize in Class C garden-style apartment complexes — the 20-40 year old, 2-3 story walk-ups that make up the backbone of Houston's rental market. Our systems are built around properties with 50-300 units, occupied residents, tight budgets, and real timelines.

  • Garden-style complexes, 50–300 units
  • Occupied renovations — zero displacement required
  • Value-add investors and long-term holders
  • Property management companies and REITs
  • Houston metro, all surrounding cities
20+

Years in Houston multifamily

500+

Projects completed

10K+

Units renovated

4.9★

Average client rating

Our 6-Step Process

1

Night Audit

We survey the property after dark to map dark zones and dead fixtures.

2

Photometric Plan

Layout to hit code-minimum light levels in lots, walks, and stairs.

3

Rebate Check

Identify utility LED rebates and roll them into the proposal.

4

Install & Retrofit

Fixtures swapped/added with minimal disruption, mostly daytime work.

5

Controls Setup

Photocells, timers, and motion sensors programmed and verified.

6

Verification Walk

Post-install night walk confirms coverage and levels.

Why Owners Invest in Multifamily Exterior Lighting

Higher Rents

Updated properties command premium rents. Most owners see 15–25% rent increase potential after quality renovation work.

Lower Turnover

Residents stay longer in well-maintained properties. Reducing one turnover saves $3,000–$8,000 in lost rent and make-ready costs.

Asset Value

Every $1 of NOI improvement drives $12–$17 of asset value at typical Houston cap rates. Renovation pays for itself at sale.

What Property Owners Say About Us

"Tell Projects completely transformed our 180-unit complex. Phase by phase, no resident displacement, and the work quality is unlike anything I've seen from other contractors in Houston."

Marcus T.
Property Owner, Katy TX — 180 Units

"We had three other bids. Tell Projects wasn't the cheapest, but they were the only ones who gave us a real phasing plan and stood behind it. Project finished on time and on budget."

Sandra L.
Regional Property Manager — 4 Houston Properties

"Our rents went up 22% after the renovation. That's real NOI that I'll carry into the next deal. Tell Projects is the reason we can refinance at a much better valuation."

David R.
Value-Add Investor, Houston TX

Multifamily Exterior Lighting Questions Answered

LED retrofits typically cut exterior lighting energy use 50-65% and slash relamping/maintenance costs — many qualify for utility rebates.

Yes — parking, walkways, stairs, and breezeways have minimum lighting requirements. Poor lighting is both a code and a liability issue. We design to meet levels.

Properly lit lots and breezeways measurably deter crime and reduce premises-liability exposure from slip/fall and security claims.

Yes — photocells, timers, and motion sensors ensure lights run only when needed, maximizing savings while keeping the property safe.

Yes. We install and test battery-backup egress and exit lighting required for code and habitability compliance.

Serving Greater Houston

HoustonKatySugar LandThe WoodlandsPearlandCypressSpringHumbleLeague CityBaytownStaffordMissouri CityFriendswoodPasadenaLa PorteConroe

Ready to Discuss Your Exterior Lighting Project?

No obligation. No pushy sales. Just an honest conversation about your property's needs and what quality renovation costs in today's Houston market.

Licensed General Contractor · State of Texas · Serving Houston & all surrounding cities