BUILD Facilities Management Awards 2025 For households around the world, the garden isn’t just an extension of the home – it’s a source of pride, a sanctuary of calm, and a canvas for personal expression. A vibrant, well-maintained outdoor space is the envy of the neighbourhood, and Shaffer’s Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting is here to make that dream a reality. A leading provider in smart water solutions and elegantly designed lighting, Shaffer’s Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting has been named in the Facilities Management Awards 2025. We spoke to Owner Andrea Couture for more information. Best Irrigation Specialists 2025 – Southwest Florida & BUILD Excellence Award in Outdoor Lighting Solutions 2025 Contact Details: Contact: Andrea Couture Company: Shaffer’s Irrigation & Outdoor Lighting Web Address: www.shaffersirrigation.com Based in Southwest Florida, Shaffer’s Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting provides smart irrigation installations, proactive maintenance, repairs, outdoor lighting, and outdoor audio systems. Its comprehensive service range helps to protect landscapes, reduce water waste, and elevate the experience of being outdoors. At Shaffer’s Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting every property has potential, and the company is on a mission to help realise that potential through thoughtful, customised care, and practical solutions. While many providers offer surface-level landscaping, Shaffer’s Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting possesses an unrivalled knowledge of water efficiency and system performance. It specialises in irrigation system health, smart water management, drainage planning, and permanent lighting enhancements. Boasting more than 35 years of hands-on experience, the company has become the reliable partner many didn’t know they were missing – with a client base spanning homeowners, commercial properties, HOAs, and property managers. “We often partner with landscape firms and facility teams,” Andrea told us, “adding our technical expertise to optimise or upgrade their existing infrastructure. Property managers and commercial clients were often underserved in this space – so we built our model around their needs.” This is precisely what sets Shaffer’s Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting apart; it doesn’t treat its clients as accounts, but as partners. The company takes the time to understand each client’s properties, concerns, and long-term goals to deliver bespoke solutions that are directly tailored to their needs and goals. The Shaffer’s Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting team blends smart technology with good, old-fashioned follow-through – making irrigation and lighting systems that much easier to manage, and more sustainable. Whether undertaking a quick repair or a full-system overhaul, the team always shows up with care, competence, and commitment – an approach that keeps its clients coming back, time and time again. “We’re most proud of the people who make Shaffer’s what it is,” said Andrea. “From the office team to the techs in the field, our crew brings heart, humour, and hustle to the job every day. Our values – reliability, respect, and resourcefulness – aren’t just posted on a wall; they show up in our client relationships, our team dynamics, and our everyday decisions. We don’t chase trends – we build trust, one job at a time and one relationship at a time.” What’s more, Shaffer’s Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting is currently hiring, and seeking team members who bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to supporting clients and coworkers. Its internal work culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a shared purpose – hiring for attitude, and training for excellence. Across the company, field and office teams stay in close communication to ensure that each job is smooth, efficient, and well-supported. Every member of the team, from the employee routing service calls to the onsite technician, understands the importance of their role. The team celebrates wins, supports each other during challenges, and holds each other accountable to delivering the calibre of service they would want at their own homes. This calibre was demonstrated in response to the most recent hurricane to hit Florida, when one of the company’s long-term commercial clients experience major irrigation system failure. Rather than simply restoring service, the Shaffer’s team approached the project as a strategic upgrade: installing smart controllers, adding weather-based sensors, and redesigning the site’s drainage. What started as damage control soon became an opportunity to improve system performance, reduce longterm costs, and increase resilience. For Shaffer’s Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting, every challenge brings with it the chance to strengthen trust, improve outcomes, and elevate service. “That mindset is how we grow – alongside our clients,” Andrea stated. “Our mission is to be the most trusted name in irrigation and lighting, empowering greener communities with smart, sustainable solutions. As we grow across Southwest Florida, we’re investing in better tools, stronger training, and internal systems that support both our team and our clients. We’re also welcoming experienced professionals from other states who want to bring their skills – and their heart – to the Gulf Coast. Growth is part of our vision, but we’re committed to doing it with intention, care, and quality.”
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