About us

Work meant to be seen.

Meet the two friends behind Five Sixteen, where our name comes from and how we work.

Miles Mendiola and Michael Raines, the owners of Five Sixteen Lighting Co., standing together on a covered porch

Our story

It started with a yearly request.

At Five Sixteen Lighting Co., our story started with friendship, family and a shared love for bringing people together.

Miles Mendiola and Michael Raines first met while working together at Home Depot Corporate. Over time, we built a friendship rooted in shared values, hard work and a passion for serving others.

Every Christmas, our wives would ask us to put up Christmas lights, and what started as a yearly request eventually sparked an idea: Why not turn something we enjoy doing into a business that brings joy to other families?

And just like that, Five Sixteen Lighting Co. was born.

Meet the owners

The two behind Five Sixteen

Miles Mendiola

Co-owner

Miles brings a strong background in sales, customer service and relationship building. Throughout his career, he has gained valuable experience working in the restaurant industry with Chick‑fil‑A, at Home Depot Corporate and in the residential and commercial roofing industry.

His experience has helped shape his passion for serving people, building lasting relationships and making sure every customer has an exceptional experience. Outside of work, Miles enjoys spending time with his wife and their two kids, playing golf and making memories with his family.

Call Miles at (404) 992-3388

Michael Raines

Co-owner

Michael brings a unique and diverse professional background to Five Sixteen Lighting Co. His experience includes professional golf, serving with the Cobb County Police Department, real estate, commercial plumbing, Home Depot Corporate and the residential and commercial roofing industry.

Through these experiences, Michael has developed a strong work ethic, attention to detail and a commitment to serving others. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and child, staying connected to the game of golf and making the most of time with family.

Call Michael at (770) 580-5278

A two-story house at night with warm white rooflines, a tall lit evergreen in front, wreaths in the windows and lit shrubs along the front

Why we do it

More than Christmas lights

As husbands, fathers and former college golfers, we understand how important it is to make the most of every moment with family.

We started this company with a simple mission: to help families create beautiful holiday memories without the stress and hassle of hanging Christmas lights themselves.

But Five Sixteen is about more than Christmas lights. Our name is inspired by Matthew 5:16, which reminds us to let our light shine before others so they may see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven.

As a Christian-owned company, our faith is at the center of everything we do. We believe in treating people with honesty, serving with excellence, building relationships and making a positive impact in our community.

Our goal is simple: provide the best possible customer experience, make families happy and glorify God in everything we do.

Thank you for considering Five Sixteen Lighting Co. We look forward to bringing a little extra light to your home this Christmas season.

Where our name comes from

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16

Five Sixteen stands for chapter five, verse sixteen.

How we work

What we bring to every job

Lights go up where everyone can see them, so every detail shows. Here’s how we approach each job, whether it’s a front porch or a storefront.

Designed around your property

Before anything goes up, we plan a custom design around your home or building: its roofline, bushes, trees and walkways.

Installed by our crew

Our crew does all the ladder work, so you never have to climb onto the roof.

A quote before any work

You get a custom quote before any work begins, and we schedule the install once you’re ready.

Down after the holidays

After the holidays, our crew comes back for the seasonal lights and takes them down. Permanent lights stay up for the next occasion.

What we do

For homes, for businesses, for every day

Each service has its own page with the details. We work in towns across North Georgia and metro Atlanta.

See our service area

Homes

Christmas lights for homes, from the roofline and trees to the railings and front walk.

Residential lighting

Businesses

Christmas lights for storefronts, offices, churches and HOA entrances, designed around each property.

Commercial lighting

Permanent lights

Lights in a low-profile track along the roofline that change colors and patterns from an app and can run on a schedule.

Permanent lighting

Let’s get started

Now let’s talk about your place.

Tell us what you have in mind for your home or business, and we’ll plan a design around it, with a custom quote to match.

Get a Quote Call (404) 992-3388