OUTDOOR IRRIGATION

Outdoor Irrigation Management is led by top pros from both the agronomic and irrigation industries. Our mission is to design, install and maintain irrigation systems that will consistently perform in top mechanical condition and help save water. Further, our focus is on best-management practices to allow plant material to thrive. All properties are unique as conditions vary from property to property. Drainage, soil makeup, level of sunlight penetration, plant palette and more are unique challenges our properties face. Our carefully trained veteran technicians seek solutions that will address the specific needs of the properties we serve as we work hard to provide a friendly customer experience.

We work hard to provide a friendly customer experience.

GARDEN LIGHTING

A garden is a place of calm and beauty, color and light. Our mission is to transform our clients’ gardens into an evening oasis. With the experience of over 5,000 custom designed installations, Outdoor Illumination is uniquely qualified to accent your garden for your pleasure – deep into the night.

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ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING

Transform your home under soft Outdoor Illumination. Well-placed lighting enhances curb appeal, accenting the most notable elements of architecture, provides a visual destination for you and your guests, and adds a measure of security.

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OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES

Decks, patios, docks, pergolas, arbors, porches. We consider best options for these outdoor structures – and their surrounding landscapes. The intention is to create a comfortably illuminated ‘outdoor room’.

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ILLUMINATING HISTORY

Outdoor Illumination has earned a reputation as a trusted resource for custom design and installation of outdoor lighting on historic sites and museums, with a keen eye to the sensitivity associated with these architectural gems. A list of marquis properties include: Dumbarton Oaks, Tudor Place, Dumbarton House, Paca House, Belmont Manor, Lincoln Cottage, Blair House, Decatur House, Hill Center, The Vice President’s Residence and many more.

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LED AND SMART LIGHTING

LEDs are rapidly evolving. Our team has vast experience with this revolutionary technology, and we will consider best options for your property, considering impact, beam spread, color temperature and more in our design. These considerations also arise in our maintenance visits, as we migrate from halogen, incandescent and HID technologies to more efficient and sustainable LEDs. We work to integrate with evolving control technologies – and most of our systems are engineered to operate automatically, employing astronomical timers and other smart lighting control management.

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MAINTENANCE

Landscapes evolve, outdoor environments are harsh, and your system needs maintenance that considers both mechanical performance and aesthetic effects. Our maintenance technicians are carefully trained veterans of our trade. And our maintenance agreements are the best way to manage your system for years to come.

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MATT COOPER

MATT COOPER

A former golf course superintendent, Matt obtained his degree in golf course management from the university of Maryland. Having worked at courses in Utah, Colorado and here in Maryland where irrigation is of extreme importance, his experiences with water management and hydraulics on the golf course has helped parlay that knowledge into the Residential design and implementation here at OI.

Irrigation Manager
Outdoor Irrigation
202.557.0016
MattC@outdoorillumination.com

RICHARD SCHOENBECK

RICHARD SCHOENBECK

Richard previously worked in the landscape industry. He perfected his skills in designing, installing, and servicing landscape lighting in the residential and commercial field.

His responsibilities included 15+ years management, lighting, irrigation, drainage, gutter protection, holiday décor and customer service.

He has numerous published articles on various lighting techniques.

Responsibilities included scheduling, customer service, enhancement sales, system troubleshooting, training, special ordering, safety training

Richard D. Schoenbeck
Service Manager
Cell: 202.807.8749
richards@outdoorillumination.com