Metro Vancouver's Irrigation & Lighting Specialists

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Metro Vancouver

Water Restriction Stages

Metro Vancouver water restrictions run May 1 – October 15 each year. Restrictions can escalate based on reservoir levels, snowpack, and water demand. Know the rules — fines apply.

View Official Metro Vancouver Guidelines

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Stage1

Standard Restrictions

Lawn Watering
Once A Week

🏠 Residential — What's Allowed

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Lawn watering once per week on your designated day

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Trees, shrubs & flowers — any day 5am–9am by sprinkler

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Trees, shrubs & flowers — any time by hand or drip irrigation

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Edible/vegetable gardens — any time, no restrictions

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Watering lawn outside your designated day or hours

🕐 Residential Lawn Schedule

Even address:Saturday · Auto 5–7am · Manual 6–9am

Odd address:Sunday · Auto 5–7am · Manual 6–9am

🏢 Commercial / Non-Residential

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Lawn watering once per week on your designated day

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Trees, shrubs & flowers — any day 4am–9am by sprinkler

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Trees, shrubs & flowers — any time by hand or drip

🕐 Commercial Lawn Schedule

Even address:Monday · Auto 4–6am · Manual 6–9am

Odd address:Tuesday · Auto 4–6am · Manual 6–9am

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Stage2

High Demand Restrictions

Lawn Watering
Banned

🏠 Residential — What's Allowed

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Lawn watering is completely banned

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Trees, shrubs & flowers — any day 5am–9am by sprinkler

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Trees, shrubs & flowers — any time by hand or drip irrigation

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Edible/vegetable gardens — any time, no restrictions

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Vehicle washing with automatic shut-off hose nozzle

⚠️ Stage 2 Key Rules

Lawn:No watering permitted — any day, any time

Shrubs/Trees:Sprinkler 5–9am · Hand/drip any time

Hoses:Must have auto shut-off nozzle at all times

🏢 Commercial / Non-Residential

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Lawn watering completely banned

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Trees, shrubs & flowers — any day 4am–9am by sprinkler

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Trees, shrubs & flowers — any time by hand or drip

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Vegetable gardens — any time

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Stage3

Critical Restrictions

Sprinklers &
Hoses Banned

🏠 Residential — What's Allowed

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All lawn watering banned

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Sprinklers, irrigation systems & soaker hoses banned

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No vehicle or boat washing

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Trees, shrubs & flowers — hand watering or drip only

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Edible/vegetable gardens — hand watering or drip only

Automated irrigation systems must be turned off completely

🚨 Stage 3 Critical Rules

Lawn:Completely banned — all methods

Sprinklers:Banned for all plant types

Plants/Trees:Hand watering or drip irrigation only

Vehicles:No washing permitted

🏢 Commercial / Non-Residential

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All lawn watering and irrigation systems banned

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No sprinklers or soaker hoses for any purpose

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Trees, shrubs & flowers — hand watering or drip only

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Vegetable gardens — hand watering or drip only

⚠️ Fines Apply
Violations of Metro Vancouver water restrictions are subject to fines up to $250 per occurrence. Bylaw enforcement is active May 1 – October 15. Rainwater, grey water, and recycled water sources are exempt from restrictions.

Hudson Irrigation & Lighting

Certified Specialists

Hunter University Certified

We hold three Hunter University certifications — the industry's most respected credentials for irrigation and lighting professionals.

Hydrawise Specialist

Luxor Specialist

Lighting Designer

Backflow Certified

BC Licensed

15+Years of
Excellence

About Hudson

Metro Vancouver's Trusted Outdoor Specialists

Hudson Irrigation & Lighting has been serving homeowners and commercial properties across Metro Vancouver for over 15 years. We specialize in irrigation systems and landscape lighting — getting water exactly where it needs to go, and making your property look incredible after dark.

Every system is designed from scratch for your property. No one-size-fits-all packages. Just professional results, backed by our 2-year service warranty.

Licensed & fully insured — BC certified
Hunter Hydrawise, Luxor & Lighting Designer certified
Backflow preventer certified tester
Free on-site design consultation
All work backed by 2-year service warranty

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Landscape Lighting

Your Yard Never Looked This Good After Dark

As Hunter Luxor certified specialists, our lighting designs make every tree, garden, and pathway dramatic and intentional — zone-controlled from your phone.

Tree and shrub up-lighting for dramatic silhouettes
Path and step lighting for safety and beauty
Retaining wall and border LED systems
Hunter Luxor smart controls — zone scheduling by app
Curb appeal lighting that makes your home stand out
All fixtures buried, waterproofed, warranty-backed

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Our Process

How It Works

Free Consultation

We visit your property, assess your irrigation or lighting needs, and provide a full design plan and quote at no cost.

Custom Design

Our certified team designs your system from scratch — every zone, every fixture placed precisely for your property.

Professional Install

Clean, efficient installation — buried wiring, waterproof connections, full system test before we leave your property.

Maintain & Enjoy

App setup, controller walkthrough, and ongoing seasonal maintenance so everything runs perfectly year after year.

See The Difference

Before & After

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BEFORE

AFTER

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What Clients Say

Trusted Across Metro Vancouver

★★★★★

"Hudson transformed our backyard completely. The Hydrawise controller is incredible — I control everything from my phone and my water bill dropped significantly."

Sarah M.

Surrey, BC

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"Called for backflow testing — they were there next day, filed all the paperwork with the city, and found a head that needed replacing. Professional from start to finish."

James K.

Langley, BC

★★★★★

"The lighting design is stunning. Our trees look incredible at night and the Luxor app makes it so easy to set scenes for entertaining. Worth every penny."

Linda P.

Burnaby, BC

Our Turf Partner

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