About Northeast Ohio Lighting Partners
Locally owned, nationally backed. Serving Cleveland Metro with professional holiday and permanent lighting.
A Team Rooted in Northeast Ohio
Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, the NEOLP team has spent years working on properties from the west suburbs of Avon and Westlake to the historic east side of Shaker Heights and Chagrin Falls. We know the slate roofs, the brick Tudors, the lake-effect snow squalls, and the corporate campuses along I-90. Every install is handled by trained crews who live here too.
As part of the Lighting Partners franchise network, we bring national-level supply chain, training systems, and commercial-grade equipment to every job. As a locally owned and operated business, our technicians live in the communities we serve -- from the neighborhoods of Cleveland to the suburbs of Akron and Canton. The team that quotes your property is the same team that shows up on install day and answers the phone when something needs attention mid-season.
Affluent Cleveland suburbs split between the west side (Westlake, Avon, Rocky River, Bay Village) and the east side (Shaker Heights, Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Chagrin Falls, Hudson). Strong corporate corridors in Westlake and Solon. High-end retail districts in Beachwood and downtown Chagrin Falls.
Our Commitment to Cleveland Metro
Northeast Ohio Lighting Partners was founded on a simple idea: exterior lighting -- whether for the holidays or year-round -- should be handled by professionals who treat your property with the same care they would give their own.
We invest in commercial-grade materials because cheap lights look cheap. We invest in trained installation crews because sloppy installs show. And we invest in customer service because the best advertising is a neighbor asking who did your lights.
Being part of the Lighting Partners franchise network means we have the support of an established brand, proven systems, and industry-best purchasing power -- while remaining a locally owned business that answers the phone and knows your neighborhood.
We serve Westlake, Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Rocky River, and the surrounding Ohio communities. If you are in our service area, we want to earn your business.
How We Work
Fixed Quotes
We quote a firm price before any work starts. No surprise charges at invoice.
On-Time Installs
We show up when we say we will and complete the job in the scheduled window.
Season Service
If anything goes wrong during the season, we fix it -- no charge, no questions.
Clean Takedown
We remove everything cleanly. Your property looks exactly as it did before install.
Common Questions About Our Team
Frequently Asked Questions
- NE Ohio Lighting Partners serves the entire Greater Cleveland area with specific expertise in east side installations. Communities east of downtown receive significantly more lake-effect snow accumulation due to prevailing wind patterns pushing moisture off Lake Erie. This asymmetry means your outdoor lighting system needs mounting hardware and wire routing designed for heavier snow loads and ice buildup. Our installation crews account for drift patterns around your home and position fixtures where snow accumulation is less likely to bury or damage them. We also select fixtures rated for the harsher conditions common in eastern Cuyahoga and Lake County communities. Request a site evaluation to discuss how your property's specific exposure affects fixture placement.
- Yes, NE Ohio Lighting Partners specializes in slate and tile roof attachments using non-penetrating mounting systems and specialized brackets designed for fragile roofing materials. Slate roofs require technical knowledge that general contractors often lack. We use compression fittings and hook systems that distribute weight across multiple tiles rather than drilling into individual pieces. Our crews are trained to walk slate roofs properly and identify cracked or loose tiles before beginning work. This approach protects your investment in premium roofing while enabling architectural lighting along rooflines, dormers, and gables. We also coordinate with roofing specialists when existing damage needs repair before installation.
- The lake-effect snow asymmetry across Northeast Ohio directly impacts outdoor lighting maintenance and installation timing. Mentor and eastern suburbs sit directly in the primary lake-effect snow band, receiving materially more accumulation than western communities like Lakewood. Cold air traveling across Lake Erie picks up moisture and deposits it heavily once it reaches land on the eastern shore. NE Ohio Lighting Partners factors this geographic reality into every installation. For eastern clients, we prioritize completing holiday lighting installations earlier in October before heavy snow arrives. We also recommend more robust mounting systems and position transformers in protected locations to ensure reliable operation throughout winter.
- October represents the ideal installation window for Northeast Ohio outdoor lighting projects. Ground conditions remain workable for buried cable runs, and moderate temperatures allow proper sealing of connections before winter. NE Ohio Lighting Partners schedules October installations with awareness that eastern communities face earlier heavy snow risk than western areas. We typically recommend booking by early October for east side properties to ensure completion before lake-effect season intensifies in November. Western clients have slightly more flexibility. A typical residential landscape lighting project requires one to three days depending on scope. Holiday lighting installations also begin in October to avoid working in snow and freezing conditions.
- Tile and slate roofs require fundamentally different attachment methods than standard asphalt shingle roofs. Shingle clips slide under individual shingles and grip the edge, but this approach would crack or dislodge tile and slate. NE Ohio Lighting Partners uses specialized tile hooks that wrap around the barrel of curved tiles or slide beneath flat slate pieces without penetration. These premium clips cost more but prevent the costly damage that occurs when installers use inappropriate hardware. We also assess the condition of existing roofing before attachment to avoid placing stress on compromised tiles. This technical expertise protects both your roof warranty and the appearance of your home.
Work With a Local Lighting Team You Can Trust
We are your neighbors in Westlake. Reach out and let us show you what professional lighting looks like.