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Outdoor Lighting in Evanston
Evanston's historic architecture and tree-lined streets reward lighting designs that respect the era — warm white, hidden fixtures, and zero glare.
For over two decades, Paramount Outdoor Lighting Group has been designing, installing, and maintaining outdoor lighting on Evanston properties of every size. Our four specialized divisions — Advanced Lightscaping (landscape), Frosty's Holiday Lighting (seasonal), Patio Lighting Pros (outdoor rooms), and Roof Lites Chicago (permanent JellyFish) — give Evanston homeowners and property managers a single accountable partner for every category of outdoor lighting.
Services Available in Evanston
Every service Paramount offers is available in Evanston. The most common scopes we install here:
Landscape Lighting in Evanston
Low-voltage LED landscape lighting — uplighting on specimen trees, moonlighting from mature canopies, washed stone and brick facades, layered garden lighting, and disciplined path lighting. Estate-grade brass fixtures, hub-and-spoke wired, annual maintenance included. Learn more about our landscape lighting service →
Permanent Christmas Lights in Evanston
JellyFish Lighting permanent roofline systems for Evanston homes — year-round architectural accent lighting, every holiday in color, app-controlled, multi-year warranty. As an Authorized JellyFish Dealer for the Chicago area, we install systems that stay beautiful for years and have a track record of HOA approval throughout the Cook County area. Permanent Christmas lights details →
Holiday Lighting in Evanston
Custom turnkey Christmas lighting for Evanston — designed, supplied, installed, maintained through the season, removed in January, stored in our warehouse between seasons. Residential, commercial, and HOA programs. Holiday lighting details →
Patio Lighting in Evanston
Commercial-grade bistro, pergola, gazebo, deck, and outdoor-room lighting for Evanston homes, restaurants, and venues. Fully dimmable, weatherproof, designed to live outside permanently. Patio lighting details →
Commercial Outdoor Lighting in Evanston
Restaurants, hotels, retail centers, multi-family communities, HOA common areas, churches, and office parks across Evanston. One accountable contractor for every category — landscape, architectural, patio, holiday, and permanent. Commercial outdoor lighting details →
Evanston Neighborhoods We Serve
We work in every neighborhood and corner of Evanston, including:
- Northeast Evanston
- Lakeshore Historic District
- South Boulevard
- Central Street
Local Landmarks and Context
Evanston's character — defined by landmarks like Northwestern University, Grosse Point Lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach, and the surrounding Downtown Evanston area — informs how we approach lighting design here. The architecture, plantings, lot sizes, and street character all shape what kind of lighting reads as right for the place. Lighting designs that work in a historic architecture street don't necessarily work in a different setting, and vice versa. We design for Evanston specifically.
Why Evanston Homeowners Choose Paramount
- Over 20 years lighting properties in Cook County — we know the architecture, the soil, the HOA conventions, and the freeze-thaw cycle.
- Four specialized divisions, one accountable partner — landscape, holiday, patio, and permanent under one roof.
- W-2 installers, not seasonal labor — trained, background-checked, equipped, insured.
- Commercial-grade fixtures — brass, copper, powder-coated aluminum, commercial-grade bistro, JellyFish authorized.
- Annual maintenance included — every system stays at install-day quality.
- Multi-year written warranty — fixtures, installation, labor.
Getting Started in Evanston
The fastest path is a 30-minute on-site walk-through. A Paramount designer visits your Evanston property, listens to how you use the space, looks at the architecture and plantings, and follows up with a written design plan and a fixed-price quote. No pressure, no surprise pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Evanston
Do you install landscape lighting in Evanston?+
Yes. Landscape lighting in Evanston is one of our most-requested services. We design and install low-voltage LED landscape lighting — uplighting, moonlighting, path lighting, architectural washes, and tree lighting — across every neighborhood in Evanston.
Do you install permanent Christmas lights in Evanston?+
Yes. As an Authorized JellyFish Lighting Dealer, we install permanent roofline lighting throughout Evanston. Most Evanston HOAs have approved JellyFish systems thanks to the virtually invisible daytime appearance.
Do you decorate homes for Christmas in Evanston?+
Yes. Our Frosty's Holiday Lighting division handles complete turnkey Christmas lighting in Evanston — design, supply, installation, in-season maintenance, removal, and storage. Book by September to secure preferred install dates.
Do you install patio and bistro lighting in Evanston?+
Yes. Patio Lighting Pros installs commercial-grade bistro, pergola, gazebo, and outdoor-room lighting on Evanston homes, restaurants, and commercial properties.
Are you licensed and insured in Evanston?+
Yes. Paramount Outdoor Lighting Group carries general liability, workers' compensation, and umbrella coverage at limits appropriate for residential and commercial work in Evanston and across Illinois.
How long does installation take in Evanston?+
Most residential landscape lighting installations are completed in 1–3 days. Permanent JellyFish installations take 1–2 days. Holiday lighting installs are typically 4–10 hours. Larger estate projects are scheduled in phases.
Do you offer maintenance plans in Evanston?+
Yes. Every install in Evanston is backed by an annual maintenance plan covering bulb replacement, fixture re-aiming, transformer testing, wire repair, and a full system walk-through.
Service Area
Paramount serves Evanston and the surrounding Cook County area, plus the full Chicago metropolitan area. See the complete service area list →