High Lighting Service Co.

What High Lighting Service Co. does

High Lighting Service Co. is a privately held, owner-operated electrical and lighting services contractor based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, serving commercial, industrial, institutional, and property management customers across Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan (Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties). The firm has operated for over 40 years and operates with 1–10 employees, positioning itself as a turnkey provider rather than a generalist electrical subcontractor. Its core offer is project-based lighting installation, LED retrofit, electrical infrastructure repair, and emerging EV charger installation, delivered through direct field sales, phone and website inquiries, and referrals generated by its DTE Energy Trade Ally status.

The underlying technology is conventional commercial electrical work — LED fixtures, fluorescent-to-LED conversions, parking lot pole and photometric design, and EV charging stations — augmented by two distinct capabilities: 3D photometric simulation for engineered exterior lighting layouts, and Bluetooth-mesh wireless control systems (using McWong International modules and Parker Reed Lighting fixtures) that deliver zoned, scene-based smart lighting without requiring new low-voltage wiring. The firm layers this with energy-rebate handling under its DTE Trade Ally relationship and project financing through a partner lender network (example terms: 2.99% over 36 months), positioning LED retrofits as cash-flow-positive from day one.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time project fees from professional services work: LED retrofits, new lighting installations, electrical repairs, parking lot conversions, and EV charger installs. The firm does not publish pricing; quotes are project-specific and developed through on-site consultation. Customer segments include commercial and industrial facilities (primary), property managers (primary), parking lots and site lighting, places of worship, retail, and — increasingly — residential and commercial EV charging customers. Repeat revenue exists through property management maintenance contracts and warranty support, but the dominant motion remains project-based, referral-driven, and tightly bounded to the Metro Detroit geography.

Name

High Lighting Service Co.

Legal name

High Lighting Service Co.

Website

https://highlightingservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

High Lighting Service Co. is a privately held, owner-operated electrical and lighting contractor in Farmington Hills, Michigan, delivering commercial LED retrofits, lighting installations, EV charger setups, electrical repairs, and Bluetooth-mesh smart lighting controls to property managers, businesses, and institutions across Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Lighting and Electrical Services

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Street Lighting & Area Lighting Electrical Infrastructure (IMAFAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC), Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ), Outdoor Lighting & Electrical (Low-Voltage) (HSAPALAI)

Keywords

• Commercial lighting installation
• LED retrofit services
• EV charger installation
• Electrical contracting services
• Energy efficiency solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Lighting Installation and Electrical Services: Project-based professional services revenue from installing, replacing, and upgrading commercial and industrial lighting systems (interior, exterior, parking lots, signage) and performing electrical infrastructure work. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees, with additional upsell opportunities from financing arrangements and energy rebate assistance.
2. LED Retrofitting and Conversions: Turnkey LED retrofit solutions including energy calculations, product sourcing, installation, and warranty support. Customers pay for the full retrofit project, which can be financed through the company's lending network, with energy savings paying back the upgrade over time.
3. Financing Intermediation: The company partners with a network of lenders and DTE Energy to facilitate financing for energy-efficient lighting upgrades. While not a direct revenue stream, this capability enables larger project deal sizes and removes upfront cost barriers for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

High Lighting Service Co. is a Metro Detroit commercial and industrial electrical and lighting contractor that delivers turnkey lighting and electrical solutions. Core services include interior and exterior lighting installation, parking lot and signage lighting, LED retrofits and conversions, EV charger installation, property-management electrical support, and design services such as 3D photometric light simulation and Bluetooth-mesh wireless lighting controls. The company supports customers from energy audit and rebate processing through installation and warranty, leveraging its DTE Energy Trade Ally status and partner financing network.

Product overview

High Lighting Service Co. is a Metro Detroit-based electrical and lighting contractor offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around energy-efficient LED lighting solutions. The core offering consists of three main service divisions: EV Charging Solutions (installation of Level 2 home chargers and commercial EV stations), Solutions & Repairs (interior lighting, parking lot lighting, LED conversions, and signage), and Property Management Support (electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance). Supporting services include Energy Financing (through DTE Energy and partner lenders), Bluetooth Mesh Control (wireless smart lighting control), 3D Light Simulations (photometric design), and specialized LED retrofits for retail, office, church, and arena applications. The company positions itself as a turnkey provider handling everything from energy audits and 3D layouts through installation and warranty support, with over 40 years of commercial and industrial electrical experience serving Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EV Charging Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• John Lindell Ice Arena saves approximately $5,160 per year in energy costs following LED conversion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DTE Energy (Trade Ally Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh Lighting Service Co. is a DTE Energy Trade Ally, enabling the company to assist customers with energy rebates and compliance for lighting upgrades. This partnership provides a referral channel from DTE Energy and streamlines the rebate application process for customers, creating a competitive advantage over non-certified contractors.
• City of Royal OakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Royal Oak engaged High Lighting Service Co. to convert the John Lindell Ice Arena's lighting to LED, representing a municipal customer relationship for energy-efficient infrastructure upgrades.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FacilitySource: National facilities maintenance and electrical/lighting service provider serving multi-site retail and commercial portfolios. Comparable in serving property managers with lighting and electrical maintenance, but at enterprise scale with national coverage.
• Action Services Group: National provider of commercial lighting, LED retrofit, and electrical signage services. Highly comparable to High Lighting Service in core service mix (LED retrofits, parking lot lighting, electrical maintenance), but operates at much greater geographic scale across the U.S.
• Qmerit: North America's largest dedicated network of certified EV charger installers for residential and commercial applications. Highly relevant peer for High Lighting Service's EV Charging Solutions offering, but operates as a broader multi-region network rather than a single local contractor.

Direct peers

• BriteBox Energy Solutions: Specialized LED retrofit and energy-efficiency services provider for commercial and industrial facilities. Directly comparable to High Lighting Service in project-based LED retrofit delivery and rebate handling.
• Stouch Lighting: Commercial and industrial lighting services company specializing in LED retrofits, lighting maintenance, and energy-efficiency upgrades for facilities in the Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable service offering and customer profile to High Lighting Service.
• Reliant Lighting: Commercial lighting retrofit and maintenance contractor serving retail, office, and industrial customers. Comparable in delivering turnkey LED retrofit and lighting service projects to commercial property owners.
• Helios Energy Services: LED lighting retrofit and energy services company focused on commercial facilities. Comparable to High Lighting Service in offering turnkey LED conversions, rebate processing, and energy-savings-focused project delivery.
• GREEN LED Lighting Solutions: LED lighting retrofit specialist focused on commercial and industrial energy-efficiency projects. Comparable to High Lighting Service in retrofit delivery model and emphasis on energy savings and rebate facilitation.
• Hilmerson Lighting: Commercial lighting services company providing LED retrofits, parking lot lighting, and electrical support for property managers and facility owners. Directly comparable service scope and customer segments to High Lighting Service.

Others

• McWong International: Manufacturer of wireless Bluetooth-mesh lighting control modules and smart lighting hardware. Adjacent ecosystem peer — High Lighting Service integrates McWong's modules into its smart lighting projects, making them a supplier/technology partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/highlightingservice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/high-lighting-service-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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