Services / Water
Automatic lawn irrigation
Design and installation of a sprinkler system with zones and a controller. Each zone waters one area with one kind of sun, so there are no burnt or soggy patches.
When
March–June, September–October
How often
One-off, then service
One visit
Two to five days
How it's done
First the water pressure and flow are measured, because they decide how many sprinklers can run at once. The lawn is split into zones: sun separate from shade, beds separate from lawn. Sprinklers are placed so their spray overlaps, otherwise a dry strip is left between them. The pipes go into a narrow trench and the turf is put back in place.
When we say no
We don't install without measuring the pressure. If there isn't enough water, we suggest a tank with a pump or fewer zones, not a system that doesn't water.
Good to know
It's cheapest to put in the system before the new lawn. In an established lawn the trench is narrow, but it shows for a few weeks.
Also known as
automatic sprinkler system, irrigation system, lawn watering, sprinklers, rotor sprinklers, yard sprinkler system
What's included
- Zone plan by sun and slope
- Narrow trench and pipe laying
- Sprinklers, valves and controller
- Adjusting nozzles and schedule
How much water your lawn needs
Enter the area and see how many liters a week your lawn drinks in July and how many minutes one zone should run.
The site visit is free
Send two photos of the yard and tell us whether you want one job or the whole season. We'll tell you over the phone when we can come.