Residential Landscape Irrigation Systems in NJ

Cost depends on the size of your yard, the number of irrigation zones your water pressure and flow rate support, the combination of spray and rotary sprinkler heads the layout calls for, and any drip zones for planting beds. Permits, trench digging, materials, and labor hours all factor in. We quote an exact price after a site visit, not a range.

Zone count comes from your water pressure and flow rate, plus how many different areas your property has. Each zone runs only as many heads as the pressure supports. Modern controllers manage 6 to 12 zones, letting a shaded bed and a sunny front yard run on separate schedules.

Underground pipes carry water from the meter to control valves that manage flow to each zone. A backflow prevention device stops irrigation water from contaminating the clean water supply. Above ground, sprinkler heads spray lawn under pressure, while low-pressure drip applies water directly to the root zone in beds. A controller runs the schedule.

Spray heads deliver a fixed fan pattern over small areas, such as a front yard strip or garden border. Rotary heads throw a stream across a larger open lawn using a slower rotation. A proper layout usually incorporates a combination of both, matched to zone size and available pressure, since running the wrong head or operating at improper pressure causes misting and wasted water.

Yes. Irrigation systems divide broadly into high-flow and low-flow types, and most yards need both on separate zones. High-flow sprinklers cover open lawn efficiently. Low-flow drip serves planting beds, shrubs, and trees with almost no waste. The right combination depends on your landscape, plant types, climate, and how much water you want to save.

Water deeply and infrequently rather than a little every day. A deep soaking pushes roots deeper into the soil, producing plants that thrive through a dry New Jersey summer. Running the system at night or early in the morning is also critical, as surface watering in the heat of the day loses a high volume of water to evaporation before it reaches the roots.

Regular maintenance is critical, since misaligned sprinkler heads waste water and reduce coverage long before a dry patch shows. Flushing the system once a year prevents clogged heads, and emitters in drip zones clog from mineral buildup and need the same check. Replacing a broken sprinkler head is a simple task when it's caught early.

We use the best products in the industry, including Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro, Irritrol, and Netafim. If there's a specific product you want, we can get it for you.