Basic
$500 – $2,000 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 Portland, Maine typically costs $588 to $2,353 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 Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for patio lighting.
National average: $600 – $2,400 per project
$500 – $2,000 per project
Hardwired LED string lights with shatterproof round globe bulbs on a guide wire over the patio, on a single switch
$588 – $2,353 per project
Heavy-duty hardwired string lights with warm filament-style LED bulbs on steel cable, outdoor dimmer switch
$735 – $2,942 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 | $262 – $1,048 | job |
| Labor | labor | $210 – $840 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $70 – $279 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $47 – $186 | job |
Connect with local patio lighting contractors in Portland for personalized quotes based on your specific project.