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Outdoor Lighting Adds a New Level of Home Security

8/25/2021

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According to law enforcement, residential burglaries are usually crimes of opportunity often caused by homeowner oversight. They say it is just as important to secure your residence (even if you are home) as it is to secure your vehicle at the local shopping mall. It does not take long at all for even an inexperienced thief to locate and remove valuables from your home. An experienced thief may even enter and leave your property without your knowledge!

It has often been said that a well-lit home is a home of less trespass. If you have been paying attention to the news and police reports of late, then you understand that residential crime is on the rise and no neighborhood is exempt.

When visiting with homeowners regarding their lighting choices, security lighting is often one of their top priorities. We usually hear a reference to "motion lighting" as the only option when thinking of security lighting. It is our opinion, as well as many other lighting design experts, that motion lighting has its drawbacks. Primarily, this is because by the time a motion light has been activated a trespasser has already entered your property to activate it. Therefore, motion light is not considered to be much of a deterrent to an intruder. Another drawback? How many times have we become numb to that annoying motion light that has turned on and off every time the wind blows or the dog walks by?

An experienced lighting designer will incorporate security lighting with beautification and ambiance, so as to transform the dark and ominous to friendly and familiar. It is through education and experience of knowing how and what fixtures and techniques to use, to properly balance your outdoor lighting.

Remember, most intruders are opportunists. They will seek out the path of least resistance. Many times this is being able to go undetected and out of sight. A home with proper landscape lighting should be created, not only to beautify, but should also address entry points and possible areas of intrusion. When discussing security lighting, we think more about the overall property. Architectural elements should always be considered for creating that additional fulfilled look and feel of safety, security and curb appeal or ambiance. Expanding the design element to your driveway lighting and garage lighting, are equally important to deter would be intruders.


Security lighting is very important for your home, don't wait until after you have experienced a burglary yourself to contact our office and meet with our Lighting Design Expert to see what we can do for you. Not only will you feel safe sleeping at night, with the integrated security that we design for your home but you will also receive the benefits of a beautifully lit landscape.


Expert Irrigation​ is a full service irrigation and outdoor lighting contracting company. For over 20 years, our company has installed, maintained, and serviced in-ground irrigation and landscape lighting systems throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Expert Irrigation uses the highest quality and newest materials available and we design for head-head coverage ensuring proper water placement. Our quality of work will not be outdone.

Our team has over 30 years of residential and commercial irrigation and landscape lighting experience. Coupled with our education in plant and soil requirements, we will provide you with an efficient system that will keep your yard looking its best. 
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Expert Market Update

6/8/2020

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Our team has worked very hard this spring. It is always a challenging time to service everyone in such a tight window crammed between winter and summer. We thank you for your patience and we’re always striving to get better.

Please know that being a customer of Expert Irrigation is more than just that, you are directly involved with supporting the lives of everyone who works here. They come to work every day to earn a living for them and their family, your business is important to so many. Thank you.

Please read the below article to gain some further understanding of what we do here at Expert to hire and retain the best employees.

http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/ll-032219-recruiting-the-right-way/
 
Thanks again for your business and as always please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
 
Craig Zumdick and the Expert Irrigation team.
Your Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting specialist!

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We're Off to a Great Start in 2020!

1/21/2020

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Happy New Year from everyone at Expert Irrigation! We hope that your 2020 is treating your well! Expert is gearing up for the new season and wanted to update you on a few changes that are happening that will service your needs more efficiently this year:

  1. Our phone system will be updated allowing an easier way for our customers to speak directly with the department they are calling for.
  2. We will have an on-call tech 24/7 for any emergencies that come up after business hours.
  3. We are adding another service tech position, allowing us to have seven full-time Service Technicians.

Our Spring Flyers will be going out the week of 2/16/2020. It will have all our package options we offer along with a Start Up date. Start Ups will begin on April 1st when we feel comfortable that the weather has changed.
  
Lastly, if you want to stay up-to-speed on projects we are working on or any updates we have, you can follow our Instagram and Facebook accounts listed below to stay up to date:
 
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We look forward to seeing all of you in the Spring and thank you for business!
 
Craig Zumdick and the Expert Irrigation Team
Your Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting Specialists


Expert Irrigation​ is a full service irrigation contracting company. For over 20 years, our company has installed, maintained, and serviced in-ground irrigation and landscape lighting systems throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Expert Irrigation uses the highest quality and newest materials available and we design for head-head coverage ensuring proper water placement. Our quality of work will not be outdone.

Our team has over 30 years of residential and commercial irrigation and landscape lighting experience. Coupled with our education in plant and soil requirements, we will provide you with an efficient system that will keep your yard looking its best. 
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Thank You!

11/19/2019

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The entire Expert Irrigation team would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every single one of our customers for a great 2019 irrigation season and to tell you we greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve you! 

We genuinely look forward to doing it again in 2020 and want to let you know we always strive to improve our procedures and services.

We also want to make sure you know we are available throughout the Winter months for any needed service. Our Winterizations will continue for anyone not yet serviced. Outdoor Lighting projects can be done virtually all Winter long. Controller upgrades too! If you have any interest in discussing some Winter discounts, please give us a call and ask what we have for you. Our off-season is approaching and we can perform many services at discounted rates. 

Happy Holidays!
 
Thanks again for your business, and as always, please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.


​Expert Irrigation​
 is a full service irrigation contracting company. For over 20 years, our company has installed, maintained, and serviced in-ground irrigation and landscape lighting systems throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Expert Irrigation uses the highest quality and newest materials available and we design for head-head coverage ensuring proper water placement. Our quality of work will not be outdone.

Our team has over 30 years of residential and commercial irrigation and landscape lighting experience. Coupled with our education in plant and soil requirements, we will provide you with an efficient system that will keep your yard looking its best. 
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Winterization & Lighting News

10/29/2019

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We're not quite sure where the Summer went, but it's pretty clear we've reached the end of irrigation season. Our crews are currently working hard to make sure we have everyone’s system shutdown in a timely manner. If you have not heard from us yet, please call (859) 282-8101 to schedule your Winterization. 

A few reminders if an early frost or freeze occurs prior to your irrigation system being Winterized:
  • Turn the controller to the OFF position
  • Turn the water supply off to the irrigation system if this is located in the basement
  • Take an old blanket or towel and wrap the outside backflow preventer.  This will help keep the weather off the backflow and protect it from freeze damage

Once your system has been Winterized for the year, do not turn the water back on to the irrigation system.  Also, if your backflow was removed, remember to keep it stored in a place off the garage floor.  In a shelf or the basement is preferable…just don’t forget where you put it.

Remember to ask about our Outdoor Lighting packages. As the days get shorter, you should consider adding some "Up Lights" to the front of your house. Servicing your existing lighting gives us an opportunity to repair and update your lights. Do you have a lighting system that works sporadically?  Does your lighting system not work at all? Are half the bulbs burnt out or fallen over? Curb appeal is huge and over time, these investments need some TLC. You can count on us to fix it or upgrade to LED. There are nearly endless options to beautify your home and landscape.


Expert Irrigation​ is a full service irrigation contracting company. For over 20 years, our company has installed, maintained, and serviced in-ground irrigation and landscape lighting systems throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Expert Irrigation uses the highest quality and newest materials available and we design for head-head coverage ensuring proper water placement. Our quality of work will not be outdone.

Our team has over 30 years of residential and commercial irrigation and landscape lighting experience. Coupled with our education in plant and soil requirements, we will provide you with an efficient system that will keep your yard looking its best. 
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Fall is the Perfect Time for Outdoor Lighting

9/5/2019

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As the days start to grow shorter and darkness falls earlier and earlier in the Fall, now's the perfect time to add (or upgrade) your outdoor lighting system. Low voltage LED lighting has evolved to the point it's literally a "must have" for many discerning homeowners. And why not? Anything we can do to extend our days and create relaxing outdoor living areas has to be a good thing, right? Here are some additional reasons Expert Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting believes Fall is the perfect time for outdoor lighting projects:

SECURITY

Properly lighting the outside of your home plays a major role in deterring potential intruders. Long after the sun sets and you’ve gone to sleep, proper landscape lighting provides protection for your home.

AESTHETIC APPEAL

One can confidently claim that landscape lighting highlights and complements your home’s unique features. Proper lighting warms the feel of your home, making it more welcoming. Not only that, but with professional landscape lighting, you can enjoy your home’s landscape day or night.

SAFETY

Not only does lighting enhance the appeal of your home, but it also increases the safety. Frequently there are reasons we need to be outside - to walk the dog, take out the trash, grab the mail, etc. When your home is not properly lit, each of these activities can become dangerous. Any rocks, curves, stairs, or steps in your yard can be difficult to navigate in the dark. It makes sense to use proper lighting to prevent accidents from the beginning.

FUNCTIONALITY

Landscape lighting lengthens the amount of time you can enjoy your outdoor living space with family and friends. While the value from increasing your ability to use our outdoor space cannot be financially quantified, it is very real--especially so when you are able to appreciate it.

FINANCIAL BENEFIT

Professional landscape lighting can increase the value of your home by up to 20%, and the perceived value can equate a quicker or higher offer when it’s time to sell. If you have invested in your landscape, patio, or other outdoor living areas, adding outdoor lighting extends the time you can enjoy your investments.

Just like you would take time and money to invest in your landscape, professional outdoor lighting is an investment that you shouldn't take lightly. The quality you get from professional installment is far superior to any DIY project, plus your certified landscape lighting technician has the tools and experience to properly light your home.


Expert Irrigation​ is a full service irrigation contracting company. For over 20 years, our company has installed, maintained, and serviced in-ground irrigation and landscape lighting systems throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Expert Irrigation uses the highest quality and newest materials available and we design for head-head coverage ensuring proper water placement. Our quality of work will not be outdone.

Our team has over 30 years of residential and commercial irrigation and landscape lighting experience. Coupled with our education in plant and soil requirements, we will provide you with an efficient system that will keep your yard looking its best. 
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Mid-Summer System Checks

7/22/2019

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​July showed up this year with some awfully hot weather and not a lot of rain. This combination makes for a great time to review your irrigation system. If you signed up for a seasonal maintenance package that has a Mid-Summer checkup, we will see you soon. If you haven't signed up yet, call our office and schedule an appointment with an Expert technician.

Let's face it, water costs a lot of money these days -- so let’s make sure everything is working correctly. Maybe there are damaged heads from car traffic around the curb? Maybe the controller had a power failure and the sequencing is inaccurate? Or maybe you just need to increase the cycle run times and want a professional to do it? 

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Also, think about the upgrades in technology that are available to you. Hunter’s Hydrawise controller is a great option. You can access the settings via any smart device from anywhere is the world. Turn the controller on while at work or a ball game. Or, have it programmed to irrigate by changes in weather patterns. This can automatically be achieved by syncing it with a local weather station. There are so many options available to homeowners now. Working together, let's be more preventative and less reactive!

Thanks again for your business and as always please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
 
Craig Zumdick and the Expert Irrigation Team
Your Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting Specialists!

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Thank You For Your Feedback!

6/26/2019

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Congratulations to our 2019 Google Review contest winner: Bill Combs! We appreciate all of your feedback! As usual, the online reviews we get are being shared with our employees so that they better understand the importance of their jobs and what their dedicated efforts mean to our valued customers. 

In spite of all the weather issues we've faced, our team has worked very hard this Spring. It is always a challenging time to service everyone in such a tight window between Winter and Summer. While we sincerely "thank you" for your patience, we hope you know we’re always striving to get better and more efficient. 
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Please also know that being a customer of Expert Irrigation is much more than just that -- you are directly involved with supporting the lives of everyone who works here. Our people come to work every day to earn a living for them and their families. Your support of our small, local business is important to so many. Thank you! 

Please read the below article to gain additional understanding of what we do at Expert to hire and retain the best employees:

http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/ll-032219-recruiting-the-right-way/
 
Thanks again for your business, and as always, please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
 
Craig Zumdick and the entire Expert Irrigation Team.
Your Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting specialist!

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Online Reviews

5/9/2019

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Every month of May we ask for some help from our customers in the form of online reviews. In this day and age of digital media, our business relies more and more on the recommendations and referrals our customers share online. 

If you have the time, please visit the link below and leave us a Google review. Not only do we see the benefit your reviews provide for future customers, your words really help us know how we’ve done in serving you too.  

To say "thanks" for your time, we will enter your name in a drawing for a chance at a $20 Gift Card.  The contest will run between May 13th and June 16th.  On June 17th we will have a random drawing for the winner and they will be announced on our website and social media sites.
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Please click here to leave us a review on Google 

Thanks again for your business and as always - please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you!

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