Lakeway sits on the south shore of Lake Travis, about 20 miles west of downtown Austin, and the properties out here are built to take advantage of that setting. Hill Country views, lake access, championship golf courses, and resort-style outdoor living spaces are standard in most of the major communities. Sunscape Outdoor Lighting designs and installs custom landscape lighting systems for Lakeway homeowners who want all of that to look just as good after dark. We also handle commercial outdoor lighting for restaurants, retail, and businesses along the RR 620 and Highway 71 corridors.
We’re a local Austin-area company that’s been working in the Lake Travis communities for years. We understand the terrain, the HOA landscape, and what it takes to build a lighting system that holds up in Hill Country conditions. Every project starts with a custom design built around your specific property.
Lakeway’s terrain is classic Hill Country. Rolling limestone hills, steep elevation changes, and rocky ground that doesn’t give easily when you’re trying to trench wire. Many properties, especially in communities like Rough Hollow and Flintrock Falls, sit on hilltop lots with dramatic grade changes from the street to the back of the house. That topography creates opportunities for incredible lighting effects, but it also means you can’t just run wire in straight lines and call it done. We plan every wire route around the slope, rock formations, and drainage patterns on each lot.
The lake itself adds another dimension. Lakeway has a significant number of waterfront and water-view properties, and lighting those homes requires a different approach than a standard suburban lot. Waterfront properties need lighting that enhances the yard and outdoor spaces without throwing glare onto the lake surface or washing out the view of the water at night. We use shielded, directional fixtures and warm color temperatures to keep the focus on the property. For homes with docks, we can extend the system to include dock and pathway lighting that’s safe and functional without creating light pollution on the water.
HOA rules are a major factor in Lakeway. Master-planned communities with active homeowner associations dominate this area. Rough Hollow, The Hills of Lakeway, Flintrock Falls, Serene Hills, and Lakeway Proper all have their own architectural guidelines that cover exterior modifications, including lighting. Some communities are guard-gated with strict review boards. We’re familiar with the requirements in Lakeway’s major neighborhoods and handle the approval process as part of the project so you’re not dealing with it on your own.
We work across all of Lakeway’s communities. That includes Rough Hollow, The Hills of Lakeway, Flintrock Falls, Serene Hills, Lakeway Proper, Lake Pointe, Cardinal Hills, Yaupon Creek, Bella Montagna, Alta Vista, The Preserve at Lakeway, Estates Above Hurst Harbor, North Lakeway Village, and the waterfront homes along the lake’s south shore.
Rough Hollow is one of our most active service areas. The resort-style community has a private marina, pools, and miles of trails, but the homes themselves sit on hilly terrain with significant grade changes. The newer construction, mostly built in the last 10 to 15 years, features modern open floor plans and large outdoor living areas that are designed for entertaining. Lighting these properties means covering multiple zones: the entry and driveway, the front facade, the back patio, the pool, the landscaping, and often a long pathway leading to the marina or dock area.
The Hills of Lakeway and Flintrock Falls are centered around their golf courses, and many homes back up to fairways. Lighting a golf-course-facing property means keeping light on your lot without spilling onto the course. We use fixtures with precise beam spreads and mounting angles that provide full coverage of your yard while respecting the open space around your neighbors.
We provide the full range of residential outdoor lighting services for Lakeway properties. That includes front yard and driveway lighting, backyard and patio zones, pool and water feature illumination, tree and garden bed accents, dock and lakefront pathway lighting, and security coverage around entries and side yards. Lakeway homes tend to have large outdoor living areas with kitchens, fire pits, covered pavilions, and pools. We light each of those zones so they’re functional and inviting well past sunset.
Homes with older halogen systems are common in Lakeway’s established neighborhoods. Our outdoor lighting upgrade service replaces those fixtures with LED. The energy savings are significant on properties with 30 to 50 fixtures, and LED handles the Hill Country heat far better than halogen. For a side-by-side comparison, check out our LED vs. halogen guide.
We also install smart outdoor lighting automation systems that give you control over every zone from your phone. Set schedules, create scenes for poolside entertaining, dim the dock lights after dinner, or turn everything on from the airport when you’re heading home from a trip. For larger Lakeway properties with multiple outdoor zones, automation isn’t a luxury. It’s a practical necessity.
Every project begins with a free on-site consultation. We drive out, walk the property with you, and discuss what you want the lighting to do. Some Lakeway homeowners want to light the entire property from the street to the dock. Others want to focus on the back patio and pool area for entertaining. Most want a phased plan that covers the whole property over time. We build the outdoor lighting design around your goals, mapping out fixture placement, beam angles, and wiring routes before we start.
We factor in your lot’s terrain, soil conditions, HOA requirements, and any lake-related considerations. Lakeway’s rocky limestone soil often means slower trenching, so we plan for that in the timeline. For homes under construction in communities like Serene Hills, we can coordinate with your builder to get wire runs in before landscaping goes down. If you want a head start on ideas, our complete guide to outdoor lighting design for Texas yards walks through the principles we apply on every project.
Installation typically takes two to three days for most Lakeway residential properties. Larger estates or phased projects may take longer. We use direct-burial rated wire, seal every connection, and test the full system before we wrap up. We’re fully insured and work with permit partners as needed. Browse our project gallery to see examples of the work we do across the Austin area.
Lakeway gets the full Central Texas weather package: triple-digit summer heat, intense UV exposure, spring storms with heavy rain, and the occasional ice event in winter. Cheap fixtures don’t survive out here. We exclusively install commercial-grade LED fixtures rated for these extremes, with sealed housings and corrosion-resistant finishes that hold up near the lake. Our guide on weatherproof lighting for Texas homes explains what separates fixtures that last from the ones that fall apart in two seasons.
Lakeway properties are a significant investment, and outdoor lighting protects that value. It boosts curb appeal, extends your usable outdoor living space into the evening, and adds a visible security layer that buyers notice. Our article on how outdoor lighting increases home value in Austin’s market covers the return on investment.
Lakeway is one part of our coverage area across the greater Austin metro. We also install and maintain outdoor lighting in Austin, North Austin, South Austin, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Dripping Springs, Buda, Kyle, and Steiner Ranch.
Yes, and it’s one of our specialties in the Lakeway area. We use shielded, directional fixtures on waterfront lots to keep light on the property without creating glare on the lake. Dock lighting is designed for safety and functionality with corrosion-resistant fixtures rated for moisture exposure. The goal is to enjoy your outdoor spaces and the lake view at the same time.
Most do. Rough Hollow, The Hills of Lakeway, Flintrock Falls, Serene Hills, and several other communities have architectural review boards that evaluate exterior modifications. Some are stricter than others. We know the requirements for each major community and handle the approval process as part of the project.
Carefully. Lakeway sits on Hill Country limestone, and some lots have very little topsoil over solid rock. We adjust our trenching approach for each property, using conduit where open trenching isn’t possible and specialized mounting hardware to secure fixtures in rocky ground. It adds time, but it’s the only way to get a system that holds up long term.
Most residential projects take two to three days. Larger properties, homes with dock lighting, or phased installations may take longer. The rocky terrain adds some time compared to flat, soft-soil lots. We’ll give you a clear schedule during the design phase.
The key is keeping light on your lot without spilling onto the fairway or neighboring properties. We use fixtures with tight beam spreads and precise mounting angles that provide full yard coverage while respecting open space. Warm color temperatures also help the lighting feel natural rather than intrusive.
Absolutely. For new builds in communities like Serene Hills or Rough Hollow, we can work with your builder to get wire runs installed before landscaping goes in. That saves time, reduces disruption to your yard, and often lowers the overall installation cost.
Yes, and for Lakeway properties with multiple outdoor zones, it’s practically essential. Our outdoor lighting automation systems let you control every zone independently from your phone or a wall panel. Set scenes for entertaining, security, everyday use, or all three on different schedules.
Reach out through our contact page or call us directly. We’ll schedule a free on-site visit where we walk the property, talk through your goals, and build a custom plan. No pressure, no obligation.
You moved to Lakeway for the views, the lake, and the Hill Country lifestyle. The right outdoor lighting lets you enjoy all of that after the sun goes down. We’ll design a system that fits your property, your community’s guidelines, and the conditions out here. Get in touch for a free estimate, or learn more about why Austin-area homeowners trust Sunscape for their outdoor lighting.
We design and install custom outdoor lighting systems across Austin, combining beauty, safety, and smart automation for homes and businesses.