Wall-Wash Lighting
Soft, wide-beam lighting to illuminate facades, fences, and retaining walls. Contact the experts at Landscapify for your free estimate today.
Wall-Wash Lighting
Paint with light. Wash your home’s facade or garden walls with soft, uniform illumination.
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Why Choose Our Wall-Wash Lighting?
- ✓ Visual depth
- ✓ Highlight stone texture
- ✓ Security perimeter
- ✓ Soft ambient light
Our Process
Placement
Lights are placed a few feet back from the surface.
Wash
Wide beam angles spread light evenly across the wall.
Texture
For stone walls, we move lights closer to emphasize texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does wall-wash lighting actually improve security?
Yes. An evenly washed facade or perimeter wall eliminates the dark pockets intruders rely on, and unlike harsh motion floodlights it stays on at a comfortable level all night without disturbing neighbours or bedrooms. Insurance adjusters in Vancouver increasingly treat well-lit exteriors as a mitigating factor, and it's a meaningful deterrent on corner lots or laneway-facing properties.
What does wall-wash lighting cost in Vancouver?
A single facade wash with 4-6 fixtures typically runs $1,800-$3,800 installed. Individual wall-wash fixtures average $150-$300 each including wiring, and the transformer adds $400-$1,200. Full perimeter lighting on a large home with retaining walls, fence lines, and a front facade can reach $7,000-$14,000.
How far back should wall washers be placed from the surface?
For a smooth even wash we set fixtures 60-120 cm off the wall and aim straight up. For grazing, the technique that highlights texture on stone veneer, cedar shingle, or board-and-batten, we move in to 15-30 cm so the light skims the surface and throws shadows. We'll test both live on site before committing to placement.
Will it work on stucco, cedar, and stone common to Vancouver homes?
Yes, but each surface behaves differently. Smooth stucco and painted Hardie panel wash beautifully from further back. Cedar shingle and natural stone veneer love grazing. Dark surfaces need more lumens and tighter spacing, while light stucco can look overblown if we don't dial the wattage down. We lamp each fixture individually rather than using a single brightness across the run.
Can fixtures be hidden in planting beds or hardscape?
That's the goal. We tuck fixtures behind boxwood, hosta, or landscape boulders so only the light shows, not the hardware. On paver patios and concrete we can set recessed in-grade fixtures flush with the surface, a popular approach for townhouses and laneway homes in Vancouver where bed space is tight.
Professional wall-wash lighting adds lasting value, function, and curb appeal to your property. At Landscapify, we pair considered design with durable materials and plantings suited to the Pacific Northwest climate (Zone 8b), and we back every installation with our workmanship warranty. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, our team handles the details so the result lasts.
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