Coquitlam yards and the trees in them
Coquitlam yards vary a lot. In Maillardville and Austin Heights, the mid-century lots often have a mature front tree and a hedge along the walkway. On Westwood Plateau, many 1990s hillside houses sit above the street with cedars and firs close to the roofline. On Burke Mountain, the newer detached homes are tall and the lots slope.
That matters for tree lighting. A big front tree is hard to reach from a ladder, and a sloped lot makes ladder placement a planning job. We look at where a ladder can stand safely and what is under it before we say how high we can go.
A lot of Coquitlam lots also back onto forest or ravines. A lit tree in the front yard can leave the house looking bright and the yard looking dark. Lighting the trees fixes that without taking over the whole property.
How we light trees, hedges and cedars
The method depends on the plant.
- Bare trunks and limbs are wrapped closely, which gives a clean look.
- Evergreens and cedars have strands draped through the branches from the top down.
- Hedges get nets, so they do not look patchy when lit.
Everything is held with clips. We do not use nails or staples on your trees or your house. The strands sit loosely for the season and come off in January, so nothing stays wrapped on a growing limb all year.
Each run goes on outdoor-rated cords to a timer. The lights need an outdoor plug within reach. If your yard is a long way from one, we will tell you how the cords would run before you book, so you are not left with cords across the lawn and walkway.
If you have bins of lights in the garage, we will hang them if they are outdoor-rated and working. If a strand is dead or tangled, we can supply replacements.
What the price depends on and how long it takes
We do not give a flat price for every yard, because yards are not alike. The price depends on four things.
- The size and number of trees and shrubs.
- How they are lit, for example wrapped, draped or netted.
- How far they are from an outdoor plug.
- Whether you use your own lights or want them supplied.
Most yards take an hour or two on top of the house lights. Large trees take longer. A photo of the yard helps us say what is possible and what it involves.
You hire us for one job at a time. There is no program and no yearly plan to join. Install, repair and removal can each be booked alone, even on lights someone else hung. If the weather turns slick or windy, we move roof work to a safer day.
Stratas, townhouses and storefronts
Coquitlam has a large strata population, especially around Coquitlam Centre and Burquitlam. Townhouse complexes around Burquitlam and Town Centre often set exterior rules. Check what your strata allows for lights, cords and timers before you book. If you tell us the rules, we will work inside them.
We also light low-rise condos and storefronts. A shared entrance tree or a row of shrubs out front can be done as its own job. If you manage a building, send a photo and a note on where the outdoor plugs are, and we will say how the lighting could run.
