Irrigation & Sprinkler Guide
How to get water where your yard needs it, fix the problems that waste it, and choose an irrigation company you can trust.
A sprinkler system protects everything you've invested in your lawn and plants. Set up right, it keeps grass green through August without anyone dragging a hose around.
Many systems waste water. Heads spray the street, zones run too long, a broken line bubbles under the turf, or the controller still runs on a schedule from three summers ago. A tune-up from a good irrigation company usually fixes coverage and lowers the bill.
What it includes
- New sprinkler system design and installation
- Drip irrigation for beds and shrubs
- Broken head, valve and line repair
- Smart Wi-Fi controller upgrades
- Rain and freeze sensors
- Coverage checks and head adjustments
- Spring startup and fall shutdown
- Backflow device checks
How a typical project goes
Inspect
The technician runs every zone and checks coverage, pressure and controller settings.
Recommend
You get a list of repairs or a new system design with pricing for each item.
Fix or install
Repairs or new lines go in with clean trenching, and the turf is restored.
Program
The controller is set by zone for sun, shade and plant type, and you're shown how to adjust it.
Watering through the Georgia year
Most established lawns need about an inch of water a week in summer, including rain. Watering early in the morning, deeply and less often, grows deeper roots than short daily cycles.
Check your local watering rules before you set a schedule. Georgia limits daytime outdoor watering, and rules can tighten in drought years. A good irrigation company programs your controller to stay within them.
Questions to ask a landscaper
- Can you check my system for leaks and coverage gaps?
- Would a smart controller make sense for my yard?
- Do you install drip lines for beds?
- How do you handle freeze protection?
Common questions
Why is my water bill suddenly high?
The usual causes are a broken line, a stuck valve or a head knocked loose. Running each zone and watching for pooling or low pressure usually finds the leak quickly.
Are smart controllers worth it?
For most homes, yes. They adjust for rain and temperature on their own and can cut outdoor water use noticeably.
Do I need to winterize my system?
Winters here are mild, but hard freezes happen. A rain and freeze sensor, plus shutting the system down in cold snaps, protects the backflow device and pipes.
Can zones be added to an existing system?
Usually, yes. If the controller and water supply have room, new zones can cover new beds or dry areas.
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