Lawn Irrigation: what to compare before hiring
Compare sprinkler repair, new zones, smart controllers, drainage, backflow, and seasonal startup/shutdown.
Irrigation demand connects to landscaping, lawn care, drainage, water usage, and recurring seasonal service.
Common irrigation projects
Sprinkler repair
New irrigation zones
Smart controller installation
Backflow testing
Winterization and spring startup
What changes the scope
Number of zones
Valve, head, and controller condition
Trenching and landscape disruption
Backflow requirements and water pressure
When it is worth calling a irrigation pro
Dry or flooded lawn zones
Broken heads or leaking valves
A landscape project needs new coverage
The system needs seasonal startup or shutdown
Questions to ask before you book
- How many zones are needed or repaired?
- Is backflow testing included?
- Will landscaping be restored after trenching?
- Can the controller reduce water waste?
Keep the scope clean
Ask each company to price the same work, with materials, labor, access, cleanup, disposal, permits, and warranty separated. That makes the lowest quote easier to inspect and the highest quote easier to challenge.
Unlock the hiring checklist
Use this before you call an irrigation, so you know what to ask and what to avoid.
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