Client Reviews
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Glowing Endorsements for Northern Outdoor Lighting
Discover what makes Northern Outdoor Lighting the premier choice for outdoor lighting solutions and more through the words of those we’ve worked with. Our seasoned design professionals and craftspeople take great pride in their work, and the positive feedback they regularly receive for it. The following reviews help highlight our commitment to consistently delivering flawless results and exceptional customer experiences.
As always, excellent!
Cathy T.
I hired Bill to replace incandescent lights with LED lights that could be anchored with concrete for the front entrance of our neighborhood. Bill helped identify the ideal lights. They are attractive, energy saving, timer controlled, provide the right amount of light and can be anchored into the ground in a robust way. Bill was prompt in providing a quote, taking care of the work, answering questions and providing assistance. He is professional, knowledgeable, prompt and a pleasure to work with. I am very satisfied with the work, and I highly recommend Bill and his company.
Bob F.
It was fantastic. We’re extremely happy with the result.
Marylin K.
Bill did a wonderful job with our front landscape lighting as well as the lighting in the outdoor kitchen. He suggested the layout of where the lighting would go and recommended the fixtures to use. He did a wonderful job with the installation, and I am very pleased with the results. He is professional and a pleasure to work with.
Devika K.
We found Northern Outdoor Lighting by chance after an online search for contractors in our area. After seeing other homes with outdoor lighting during a recent vacation of ours, we decided to see if it would have the same effect on our home. Bill at Northern Outdoor Lighting made it a reality. The welcoming warm picture that our lighted home now provides at night has added a whole new dimension to our property. Bill was very responsive to our inquiries, and happily and quickly provided an at home visit to discuss options. We decided to have the front of our property lighted. Bill’s team completed the job on schedule with absolutely no evidence of the work that had been done other than the beautiful lighting that our house now has. We are already planning work for the back of our house and will indeed be looking to Northern Outdoor Lighting in the near future. Northern Outdoor Lighting has our highest recommendation and confidence. A pleasure to work with!
Thomas D.
After interviewing a few companies, it was crystal clear that Northern Outdoor Lighting would complete our project with the highest level of quality and service. Our expectations were met and exceeded. Bill Knowles is a true gentleman who arrives on time and is concise and precise in project planning and product detail. His crew was careful, friendly and accommodated all our wishes. We couldn’t be happier with the final outcome that now beautifully accents our property.
John P.
Bill and his crew were wonderful to work with. The process was smooth and easy. Bill returned my initial call quickly and we were able to set up a date for him to look at the project. Bill came out once to look at the work, then came out again for a follow up and explanation of the estimate. The paperwork was all sent by email and was done in a very timely manner. We even had the option to pay online, which was great for us. Once the project was booked, Bill and his crew came out to set up the lighting. Every member of the team was extremely professional and cleaned up all the supplies. We are thrilled with the final project, and we highly recommend working with Bill. He is extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant to deal with.
Lisa D.
Bill is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. He was fairly priced and delivered on schedule. He is also responsive to small details and fixes. I highly recommend him. I have expanded my landscape lighting and will add more in the future.
JJ P.
Northern Outdoor Lighting provided outdoor lighting for our garden in Cambridge, MA. I called all of their references before we hired them. All of the people I spoke with gave Bill Knowles glowing references. As much as I was skeptical, it was the best decision we made to hire Northern Outdoor Lighting! Bill and his team worked quickly and efficiently. They came back at least twice to tweak the color temperature of the lamps and to add some additional lights. Our garden was transformed!
Houzz Five-Star Review
I saw Bill’s work initially on a newly renovated house on Bacon St. in Winchester.
I really like how efficient and professional Bill’s process was from start to finish. He is extremely knowledgeable in landscape lighting and design. I am very particular, and he is an excellent listener. I believe in doing things right the first time, and Bill was the right hire. He installed top of the line landscape light fixtures at a fair value for the quality of workmanship and product. He is also a man of his word. He came back to do an annual review of my property and fixed a couple of broken fixtures that were probably caused by my landscapers weedwhackers. I would highly recommend Bill.
Landscape lighting really changes the look of your house. I see it as an intelligent investment akin to Lasik eye surgery, meaning: you do not necessarily need it, but once you go ahead and do it you are really happy with the result.
Houzz Five-Star Review
Highly recommend Northern Outdoor Lighting. We moved into our house about a year ago and there was extensive outdoor lighting. We had no idea where most of the lights were located or the total number of lights throughout the property. Bill inventoried the lighting, then cleaned and repaired all the lights. Our yard has now been restored to its original lighting design. Bill and his partner were punctual, neat and great to work with.
Houzz Five-Star Review
I have worked with Northern Outdoor Lighting on many projects, from small house lighting additions to full low-voltage landscape lighting installations. Bill and his highly skilled team are professionals through and through. They provide a superior experience to any other landscape lighting professionals in the New England region. Northern Outdoor Lighting is my first and last call for exterior lighting needs on any property or project I am involved in!
Jim L.
Bill executed a fantastic lighting job to finish our new outdoor deck and patio project. We had not adequately planned for the lighting beforehand, but Bill came through with some wonderful ideas and insight. He was able to install it without sacrificing the end-product or impacting any of the newly installed stonework, decking or landscaping. His creative ideas were extremely valuable to us. Excellent work and highly recommended!
Houzz Five-Star Review
I was extremely pleased with the outdoor lighting which Bill and his staff installed at my home in Florida. Since Florida is not my permanent residence, I dealt with Bill only via phone and email. He was extremely professional and made suggestions to enhance the lighting at my home.
Joan O.
Bill and his team did an incredible job installing a full lighting plan on our property. Bill came to the house and gave us several quotes until we defined the exact scope of work. He is very knowledgeable and can fit the job to your goals and budget. We uplit the front, including a 100 year old willow. We did the whole back with three feature areas and a suspended lantern setup over my patio. It came out great. His team was very professional. You cannot go wrong with Northern Outdoor.
Kevin G.