Artistic Night Lighting

Unfortunately, the majority of the lighting jobs I see when driving around at night stink. Either they weren’t designed right from the beginning or the systems haven’t been properly maintained. Experience is very important. If the sales representative has only been in the business a few years or doesn’t visit his or her job site, his jobs probably look bad. Here is a list of things to ask or do in your research:

• Look at their website, how does their portfolio look? If those pictures don’t look good then there is a good chance your jobs won’t either. What brands do they list? The major brand names are Kichler, Hadco, Vista, Unique, BR, and Cast. If you don’t see those companies listed, they are probably using cheaps knock-off brands made in China or cheap plastic Home Depot lights.
• Does the sales representative have any pictures to show off jobs he or she has done
• How long has the sales representative been doing lighting? What training have they received? Are they Certified?
• Ask general questions such as “How many amps will the system need” “How much will it cost me a month” “Will you voltage test my lights to avoid premature burn-outs” “How do you compensate for voltage drop”. These questions probably don’t mean anything to you at the moment but a great lighting designer will be able to explain what these things mean and why it is important for the longevity and safety of your lighting system.
• What brand lights do you use? Be leary of companies that only offer one brand. Lights all have different price points. Some customers may be more value-focused, others may prefer to pay a little bit more for a better light if they understand the value. Also, certain manufacturers manufacturer better lights for certain applications. A good company should carry at least 3 different brands.

Affordable Lawn Sprinklers and Lighting is the complete package. We are experts in lawn sprinkler systems and low voltage lighting systems. Here are 5 huge reasons why we are a great pick:

• We have been the highest consumer rated sprinkler and lighting company since reviews became popular in 2009 (Angie List, Yelp, Google)
• We have custom selected the best materials to construct a system that will last 20-30 years with proper maintenance.
• All project managers have 10+ field experience and are bilingual to ensure a smooth customer experience
• We have a huge service department that services a densely populated service area that is dedicated to providing outstanding service. Beware of companies that are located more than 20 miles away.
• We have 6 dedicated office people to help answer your questions and schedule your service needs and 16 service technicians

When selecting your irrigation contractor, one must look long term. Who is going to be able to properly service this system for the next 10-20 years? If you are going to spend thousands of dollars, you need to make sure you are putting in a system that is going to last a long time.

Do your research, look at the BBB, subscribe to Angie’s List or Washington Checkbook, check references, ask for a detailed drawing of your plan, look at their website, call their office and make sure someone answers your call.