4 Questions to Ask Your Landscape Lighting Contractor
Here are some questions to ask your landscape lighting contractor.
You might have noticed how outdoor lighting enhances some homes more than others. The difference between a good and a great landscape lighting design lies in the designer’s expertise, how the system is installed and maintained, the quality of fixtures, and more. Before hiring a company to design and install your outdoor lighting, you should ensure they are a good fit for you and your lighting needs. In this post, we share some questions that will help you find the best landscape lighting contractor to create a design you love.
How Long Has Your Company Been In Business?
While this is an obvious question, it is one people often overlook. A landscape lighting company with years of experience will better understand how to illuminate your space to create the desired effect, especially if outdoor lighting is what they do every day.
Knowing how and what to light outdoors, which fixtures and techniques to use, and how to light for beauty and security takes education, expertise, and experience. You want a skilled expert who specializes in landscape lighting. Having a professional work with you to plan your system will ensure the end product is one you will love.
How Long Will The Lighting Design And Installation Phases Take?
As with anyone hired to work on your home, you will want to know the timeline for completion. Any experienced professional should have a good idea of how long each phase should take.
Sposato Irrigation provides lighting designs personalized to the homeowner’s needs and desires. Installation can be weather-dependent, so knowing that any timeline given will be a rough estimate is essential.
What Type Of Fixtures Do You Use?
Lighting fixtures must endure harsh weather conditions and outdoor elements. High-quality fixtures made from brass and copper will last much longer than low-quality plastic, composite, or aluminum.
Most high-quality fixtures include a lifetime warranty. So, if the lawnmower damages one of your fixtures, you can rest assured knowing it’s covered. Ask the designer to bring a sample when you meet. You will notice the difference in quality. Cooper and brass fixtures are heavier and more durable than plastic or aluminum.
Will You Provide Maintenance Services After Installation?
You will want to know your maintenance options after installation. Even the best outdoor lighting systems will require maintenance. Having it done regularly will help ensure its continued beauty, functionality, and reliability year after year.
Not all providers offer maintenance services. We recommend hiring a company with a dedicated service department or team for several reasons, even better if they have maintenance programs. Having a lighting system installed without service in mind can cause more headaches later.
Choose Sposato Irrigation
Sposato Irrigation is uniquely positioned to offer high-quality, affordable, and reliable irrigation services to homeowners and business owners in Sussex County, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Millsboro, Dagsboro, and Ocean City, MD. Thanks to our expertise, innovation and decades of professional experience, we can meet the needs of large properties and small gardens. To learn more about our irrigation installation, LED landscape lighting, and commercial irrigation maintenance services, contact us today. We can be reached at 302-645-4773. Also, check us out on Facebook and Twitter.
