Outdoor Living Power & Lighting for Fort Myers Homes

Down here in Fort Myers, we practically live outside. The weather’s warm, the nights are long, and the best part of the house is usually the patio, pool, or lanai. We cook, hang out, and unwind out there — so it only makes sense to have power and lighting that actually keep up with how we live.

At Coharbor Electric, we’ve helped a lot of folks turn their outdoor spaces into places they really use — not just look at. Whether it’s adding lights around the pool, wiring up an outdoor kitchen, or running power to a dock, we make sure everything is safe, clean, and built for Florida’s climate.

Why Outdoor Electrical Work Matters So Much Here

If you’ve lived in Fort Myers long enough, you know what humidity and salt air can do to just about anything metal. Electrical parts are no exception. We’ve opened up boxes that looked fine on the outside and found rusted screws, corroded wires, and insects nesting inside.

Outdoor wiring takes more abuse than anything inside your home. That’s why we use weatherproof fittings, corrosion-resistant parts, and seal every connection tight. We also make sure every circuit that’s exposed to the elements is protected by a GFCI breaker — so if something ever goes wrong, it shuts off fast and keeps you safe.

You’d be amazed how many problems we fix that come from quick DIY jobs or cheap materials that weren’t made for this kind of weather.

What We Usually Install Outdoors

Every job’s a little different, but here’s what we do most often for homeowners around Fort Myers:

• Pool and spa wiring — dedicated, code-compliant circuits for heaters, pumps, and lighting.

• Outdoor kitchens — proper outlets for grills, refrigerators, fans, and lights (no more tripping breakers every time you plug something in).

• Landscape and pathway lighting — soft, energy-efficient LED lighting that makes your yard glow without feeling harsh.

• Lanai and patio power — outlets for TVs, speakers, ceiling fans, or heaters that are rated for outdoor use.

• Dock and boat lift power — marine-grade wiring that can handle salt air, moisture, and the occasional splash of seawater.

A lot of our calls start small — someone wants a few lights on a walkway — and end up being full backyard upgrades once they realize how much better it looks and feels when everything works the way it should.

Built to Handle Florida’s Climate

Outdoor power in Florida is a different animal. The mix of salt air, moisture, and heat is brutal on anything electrical. Even “weatherproof” products don’t last long if they’re not installed right.

We don’t cut corners — every job gets sealed fittings, corrosion-resistant boxes, and grounded connections. We also plan for the stuff most people don’t think about, like surge protection for pool pumps or outdoor kitchens. Lightning season hits Fort Myers hard every year, and it only takes one strike to fry expensive equipment.

We’d rather do it right once so you don’t have to keep calling someone back to patch it up later.

Lighting That Actually Feels Good

Outdoor lighting isn’t just about seeing where you’re walking — it’s about setting a mood.

We’ve done setups where soft uplighting makes palm trees glow just enough to look elegant, deck lights that make steps safer without blinding anyone, and café lights strung over patios that make you want to stay out just a little longer.

The best outdoor lighting feels natural. It should make you forget the fixtures are even there — you just notice how nice it feels to be outside after dark.

A Quick Story

A while back, we worked with a homeowner off McGregor Boulevard who wanted to fix up their backyard. They had one floodlight on the garage and a mess of extension cords running everywhere. Every time it rained, the power tripped.

We rewired the whole setup properly — added GFCI outlets, ran dedicated power for their grill and mini fridge, and installed soft LED path lighting around the pool.

The next week, they sent us a picture of their family having dinner outside with the lights on. They said it finally felt like “part of the house.” That’s the kind of stuff we love hearing.

Why People Around Fort Myers Call Coharbor Electric

We’re local. We live here, we work here, and we understand how tough this weather can be on electrical systems. We’re not the guys who rush through a job to move on to the next one — we take our time and do it right.

When you call Coharbor Electric, here’s what you can count on:

• Licensed, insured electricians who actually show up on time.

• Work that meets Florida code and passes inspection the first time.

• Outdoor-rated materials built to survive the humidity and salt air.

• Clean, reliable installs that look good and stay that way.

We treat every project like it’s our own home — because that’s how it should be done.

Let’s Get Your Outdoor Space Ready

If you’re thinking about adding lighting, building an outdoor kitchen, or just want to stop fighting with extension cords, we can help.

At Coharbor Electric, we’ll design a setup that fits your space, your budget, and the way you actually use it. Whether it’s a small patio project or a full backyard upgrade, we’ll make sure it’s powered safely and built to last through every Fort Myers summer.

📞 Call Coharbor Electric today to schedule your outdoor power and lighting consultation.
Let’s get your backyard glowing — safely, beautifully, and ready for every evening ahead.