Analyzing 10,634,67110.6M ReviewsFor 30,17630.2K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 13,837 Google reviews of 88 top-rated outdoor lighting installers nationwide; 10 of them in Simi Valley, CA. Updated November 13, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of outdoor lighting installers).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Elevated SeasonsSimi Valley, CA | A 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Light Bright Holiday LightingSimi Valley, CA | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Gambino Landscape LightingSimi Valley, CA | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Brite Nites | Holiday & Outdoor LightingSimi Valley, CA | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%90+13.7Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.98 | — |
| 5 |  Clean Concepts Landscape & HardscapeSimi Valley, CA | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 6 |  LV Pro LightingSimi Valley, CA | A 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty68−3.2Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAA– | 4.98 | — |
| 7 |  Goers LandscapingSimi Valley, CA | A 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.94 | — |
| 8 |  Lyle Lavietes Landscape Contractor, IncSimi Valley, CA | A 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%69+10.5Experts Score= 92Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–BA– | 4.96 | — |
| 9 |  L.A. Voltage Inc.Simi Valley, CA | A 85How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.84 | — |
| 10 |  SiteOne Landscape SupplySimi Valley, CA | C 47How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%46+29.2Reliability 28%53+15Replies to reviews 8%35+2.9Momentum penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 47Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC––AD | 4.53 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Electrical outlet & switch repair | $130 | $271 | $410 | 100% |
| Light fixture installation | $78 | $271 | $535 | 99% |
| Electrical outlet & switch installation | $135 | $285 | $437 | 99% |
| Electrical wiring installation | $282 | $633 | $1.3k | 99% |
| Electrical outlet & switch relocation | $196 | $490 | $958 | 97% |
| Electrical panel replacement or upgrading | $1.6k | $2.6k | $4.6k | 98% |
| Installation | $109 | $351 | $888 | 98% |
| Fan installation | $158 | $410 | $529 | 95% |
| Electrical panel repair | $135 | $337 | $559 | 100% |
| HVAC system maintenance | $26 | $78 | $228 | 98% |
| Electric car charger installation | $351 | $808 | $1.3k | 100% |
| Electrical inspections | $26 | $78 | $166 | 95% |
How the 10 outdoor lighting installers we rated in Simi Valley, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated outdoor lighting installers in Simi Valley, CA average 4.9★ on Google across 501 reviews. Brite Nites | Holiday & Outdoor Lighting has the top rating (5.0★). Updated November 13, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (501 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“I’ve been using Brite Nites for 2yrs and have loved their service. We had a string of holiday lights go out due to a storm and they were on site the next day to quickly fix the issue and make things look great once…” — Google review
“Elevated Seasons recently completed work at my house hanging a very large outdoor fixture and bistro lighting, installing landscape lighting and irrigation. From the first contact with Nathan to the last, these guys…” — Google review
“Super happy with Sean and his intsallation team. Sean understood what I was envisioning very quickly and then completely nailed it upon completion. His recommendations were spot on throughout the process. He arrived…” — Google review
“Our dogs had ruined the backyard and it was time for us to find a landscaper. We had interviewed four, and was pleased with Goers Landscaping. Ben was very knowledgeable, made great suggestions and was also…” — Google review
“This review for LA Voltage is easy to write mainly because of Pouyan who oversaw our project. He makes good sense and is very professional. From beginning to end he oversaw our needs including troubleshooting and…” — Google review
“They did an amazing job installing our Christmas lights! So professional, with a clean installation and great attention to detail. Our house looks beautiful and festive. Highly recommend! 🎄✨” — Google review
“Mike is a great guy and he does a fantastic job. The work is beautiful and my yard looks amazing. He brings a talented crew and they do a first class job. I highly recommend him.” — Google review
“We have used Lyle Lavietes Landscaping on 2 projects now and have been very pleased with the results on both. His pricing is reasonably and has a high quality work ethic. He is also responsive to after project…” — Google review
“Having worked with Richard on successful projects in the past, he was my first call for an upcoming home project. After discussing the details, he quickly provided a quote. What stands out most about Richard is his…” — Google review
“This Is The BEST Place To Find All Your Landscaping Materials. Excellent Choices, Excellent Service 🙏 I Highly Recommend SiteOne Landscape Supply 👍🏼” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for outdoor lighting installer listings in and around Simi Valley, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Brite Nites | Holiday & Outdoor Lighting has the highest Google rating on our Simi Valley list: 5.0 out of 5 from 109 reviews (as of November 13, 2026).
Brite Nites | Holiday & Outdoor Lighting has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 109, with a 5.0★ average.
Only open Simi Valley-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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Analyzing 10,634,67110.6M ReviewsFor 30,17630.2K Experts