Smart Irrigation Systems in New Jersey

Yes. By watering based on real weather and soil conditions instead of a fixed timer, smart systems cut the overwatering that wastes most outdoor water. ET controllers typically reduce outdoor water use by around 20%, and soil moisture systems can do more, depending on your landscape and how the system is set up.

In most cases, yes. Upgrading to smart irrigation often means swapping the controller and adding sensors while keeping your existing pipes, valves, and heads. Revamping an existing system this way is usually far cheaper than a full new install. We assess your current setup and tell you exactly what carries over.

Most smart controllers connect to your home Wi-Fi so you can adjust watering from your phone and allow the system to pull local weather data. If Wi-Fi does not reach your controller, there are cellular and standalone weather-based options available. We match the system to what your property can support.

Savings depend on your current watering habits, landscape, and local water rates. Homeowners who switch from fixed-timer systems often see a meaningful drop in summer water bills, since the system stops watering during and after rain and never overwaters. We can estimate your potential savings during an assessment.

Weather-based controllers gather local meteorological data — temperature, rainfall, wind speed, humidity, and solar radiation — and calculate how much water your landscape lost since the last cycle. Weather intelligence also lets the system skip a run when rain is forecast, rather than watering first and reacting after.

A probe sits in the root zone and measures soil moisture content directly, below the soil surface where roots draw water. The controller holds the cycle until readings drop past a set point. Because the reading comes from the ground rather than an estimate, soil moisture control responds to your actual soil type and conditions.

Yes. Smart irrigation systems connect over Wi-Fi, and smartphone apps let you monitor zones, fine-tune run times, and shut the system off remotely. Many controllers also integrate with smart home platforms, placing your irrigation system alongside the rest of your connected devices.

A rain sensor is worth keeping. Weather-based scheduling reacts to forecast and measured data, and a rain sensor confirms actual rainfall at the property, which stops a cycle already underway. The two work together, and both beat hose timers or a fixed schedule for cutting water waste.