Basic
$492 – $1,969 per project
Hardwired LED string lights with shatterproof round globe bulbs on a guide wire over the patio, on a single switch

Light a typical backyard patio: hardwired string lights or several recessed/downlights and accent fixtures, with electrician wiring and switch.
Patio Lighting in Atlanta, Georgia typically costs $579 to $2,316 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Atlanta are 5.0% lower than the national average for patio lighting.
National average: $600 – $2,400 per project
$492 – $1,969 per project
Hardwired LED string lights with shatterproof round globe bulbs on a guide wire over the patio, on a single switch
$579 – $2,316 per project
Heavy-duty hardwired string lights with warm filament-style LED bulbs on steel cable, outdoor dimmer switch
$724 – $2,895 per project
Heavy-duty hardwired string lights with larger warm filament-style LED bulbs on steel cable, outdoor dimmer switch
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $270 – $1,080 | job |
| Labor | labor | $189 – $756 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $72 – $288 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $48 – $192 | job |
Material costs in Atlanta run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local patio lighting contractors in Atlanta for personalized quotes based on your specific project.