Basic
$520 – $2,079 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 Wilmington, Delaware typically costs $611 to $2,446 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 Wilmington are 4.0% higher than the national average for patio lighting.
National average: $600 – $2,400 per project
$520 – $2,079 per project
Hardwired LED string lights with shatterproof round globe bulbs on a guide wire over the patio, on a single switch
$611 – $2,446 per project
Heavy-duty hardwired string lights with warm filament-style LED bulbs on steel cable, outdoor dimmer switch
$764 – $3,057 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 | $233 – $932 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $70 – $279 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $47 – $186 | job |
Labor costs in Wilmington run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local patio lighting contractors in Wilmington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.