Landscaping & Property Improvements
Irrigation
Irrigation systems – sprinklers, drip zones and smart controllers – designed to water efficiently and to work within local watering restrictions.
Overview
An irrigation system should deliver the right amount of water where plants need it, and no more. In practice, many systems overspray onto pavement, water turf and shrubs on the same schedule, or run during rain. A well-designed system separates zones by plant type and exposure, uses the right heads or drip for each, and is controlled by a schedule that follows local rules.
Watering restrictions in Florida vary by water management district and local government, and can change. We design systems that can be scheduled to comply and that use sensors to skip watering when it is not needed. Where a system connects to potable water, backflow prevention is installed and tested as required.
Who it’s for
- New landscapes that need a complete irrigation system
- Owners whose existing system has broken heads, dry spots or overspray
- Properties converting shrub beds to drip irrigation
- Owners who want a smart controller that adjusts to weather
- Commercial properties that need irrigation for site landscaping
What’s included
Typically included
- Water source review: potable, well or reclaimed water where available
- System design with zones grouped by plant type, sun exposure and soil
- Sprinkler heads – spray and rotor – and drip irrigation selected for each zone
- Trenching, piping, valves and heads, with care around existing utilities and roots
- Backflow prevention device installation on potable connections, by a licensed plumbing contractor partner where required
- Controller installation, including smart controllers
- Rain or soil-moisture sensor to shut off irrigation when not needed
- Programming to match local watering restrictions and a walkthrough of the controls
- Repair, rerouting and zone adjustments for existing systems
Common exclusions
- Well drilling and pump installation, scoped separately with a licensed well contractor
- Water utility connection fees or meter installation
- Landscape replacement beyond restoring areas disturbed by trenching
- Ongoing seasonal adjustment and maintenance
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Irrigation is priced per project, based on the irrigated area, number of zones, the mix of spray, rotor and drip, the water source and connection, and the controller and sensors. For an existing system, an inspection identifies what needs repair or redesign before pricing.
What changes the cost
- Irrigated area and number of zones
- Drip versus spray and rotor zones
- Water source and backflow requirements
- Controller type and sensors
- Site conditions such as roots, rock and existing hardscape
- Repair versus redesign of an existing system
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Site and water source review
We review the landscape plan, water source, pressure and local watering rules.
System design
Zones, head types, drip areas and controller location are planned.
Estimate and permits
We price the design and apply for any required permits, including backflow.
Installation
Trenching, piping, valves, heads and drip lines are installed, with backflow work by the licensed partner.
Testing and adjustment
Each zone is tested for coverage and pressure, and heads are adjusted.
Programming and handover
The controller is programmed to local rules, and we explain the system to you.
What affects the schedule
- Coordination with landscape planting and hardscape
- Permit and backflow testing requirements
- Utility locates before trenching
- Weather affecting trenching and testing
Questions & answers
What are the watering restrictions where I live?
They vary by water management district and local government and can change during droughts. They typically limit the days and times you can irrigate. We program your controller to the current rules and show you how to adjust it.
Do I need a rain sensor?
Florida generally requires automatic irrigation systems to have a working device, such as a rain or soil-moisture sensor, that stops watering when it is not needed. It also saves water and protects plants from overwatering.
Why is drip better for shrub beds?
Drip places water at the roots, reduces evaporation and overspray onto walls and walks, and keeps foliage drier, which can reduce disease.
Start here
Planning irrigation?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.