Aqua-Bright at a glance
- Systems are designed around Hunter Industries irrigation products
- 7-year warranty on all installations, covering parts and labor
- Controllers adjust to weather conditions automatically
- Micro-drip systems available for condos, penthouses, and potted-plant balconies
- Single-service and seasonal service plans, including for systems installed by other contractors
What lights do for a business
Aqua-Bright's holiday lighting installation in Columbia serves homes and businesses alike. For commercial property owners, the case is practical:
- Retail light displays help a business stand out in the community.
- During the busy holiday shopping season, lights draw attention to the building and attract new and returning customers.
- They create a welcoming glow through long, dark winter evenings and highlight the entrance and signage.
Choosing the decorations
Aqua-Bright's installers can put up four kinds of decoration on a Columbia property:
- Tree and shrub lights. They frame parking areas, walkways and landscaped beds.
- Roof displays. They define the building's outline from the road.
- Wreaths. They mark entrances and focal points.
- Outdoor lighting displays. Freestanding pieces that draw the eye.
Aqua-Bright has created displays for commercial buildings of many sizes and industries, and can advise on which combination suits a particular property.
White or color
The lighting specialists help decide between delicate white-light elegance and spectacular rainbow lights, and on patterns that suit the building. A professional office may lean toward white. A family-focused shop may want color. Either way, the design is set before installation, not adjusted by trial and error afterward.
Installation without disruption
Hanging lights on rooftops and landscape features takes time and can be dangerous for anyone unfamiliar with safe methods. Aqua-Bright's technicians bring the essential tools and follow the necessary safety steps. Its displays are securely installed and designed with high-quality lighting and materials.
LEDs for long running hours
Commercial displays often run for many hours each evening. Aqua-Bright uses energy-efficient LED lights and FX Luminaire products, which help in three ways:
- They use less energy than standard CFL bulbs, which reduces potential energy expenses.
- They are not easily broken, even installed outside in winter.
- They last for years without replacement.
Planning around the shopping season
A business display earns its value during the busy holiday shopping weeks, so timing matters more than it does for a home. The design should be settled early enough that the lights are up when the shopping season starts, not partway through it.
A short brief helps the first conversation:
- Which entrances and signs customers need to find after dark
- Which trees, shrubs or beds frame the building from the road or parking lot
- Whether the brand suits white elegance or colorful celebration
- Whether the lights should come down after the holidays or stay up with maintenance
After the season
Aqua-Bright safely removes the lights after the season. Businesses that want lights on all year can arrange monthly maintenance inspections to keep them in good operating order. The same service is available to Columbia homeowners.