Custom Irrigation Design & Installation

Irrigation System Installation, Designed Around Your Property

A professionally installed irrigation system does more than automate watering, it saves you time, conserves water, and adapts to your property’s exact layout. Pacific Lawn Sprinklers designs and installs every system around your yard, not a one-size-fits-all template.

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Custom lawn sprinkler system installation

What Is a Lawn Sprinkler System Installation?

A lawn sprinkler system installation, or irrigation system installation, involves designing and installing an automated system that delivers the right amount of water to your lawn, plant beds, trees, and landscaping zones. Pacific Lawn Sprinklers uses strategically placed sprinkler heads, valves, controllers, sensors, and underground piping to distribute water efficiently throughout your property.

This service is for homeowners without an existing sprinkler system: new homeowners settling into a property, anyone completing new landscaping or hardscaping, and anyone tired of manually watering a lawn that never seems to get even coverage. It’s also common after a major renovation, an addition, or a pool installation changes the yard’s layout enough that watering by hand is no longer realistic, and for anyone who simply wants stronger curb appeal without the extra work.

Without a properly designed system, a lawn often gets too much water in some spots and not enough in others. Over time, that shows up as patchy or stressed grass, higher water bills, and more manual troubleshooting than the system was supposed to eliminate. If your current system needs attention instead of a full replacement, our sprinkler repair team can help.

How Pacific Lawn Sprinklers Designs & Installs Irrigation Systems

At Pacific Lawn Sprinklers, every installation begins with understanding your property, not selling a one-size-fits-all system. Lawn size, sun exposure, soil conditions, your water source, and any drainage or elevation changes that could affect coverage all shape the design before a single pipe goes into the ground. If drainage turns out to be a bigger issue than irrigation alone can solve, our drainage solutions team can help.

Digging methods matched to your yard. Depending on your property, our teams use a vibratory plow, a trenching machine, or careful hand digging around flower beds, vegetable gardens, and root systems, whichever protects your property best while getting the job done efficiently.

Trenchless under hardscapes. For sidewalks, driveways, and other hardscaping, we run lines underneath without cutting or patching, no broken concrete to repair afterward.

Efficiency built in. Proper zoning, pressure management, and smart technology like WiFi-enabled controllers and rain sensors that cut water waste without you having to think about it.

We primarily focus on residential sprinkler system installation, with select locations also offering commercial irrigation for HOAs, sports fields, and other commercial properties.

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Get Your Installation Day on the Calendar

The best time to install a sprinkler system depends on your property and your project timeline, but you don’t have to wait for a specific season to get started. Pacific Lawn Sprinklers installs systems throughout most of the year, with spring and fall typically the busiest as homeowners get ready for the growing season or wrap up other outdoor projects.

 

If you’re building a new home, laying new sod, or planting trees, scheduling installation before that work is finished helps you avoid tearing up ground you just completed, and ensures everything gets consistent watering from day one. If your current system is aging, installing a new one before it fails can prevent a scramble later and keeps your yard from going without water in the meantime.

What Happens During a Lawn Sprinkler System Installation?

Property Evaluation & Consultation

A Pacific Lawn Sprinklers estimator arrives in a branded yellow truck to walk your property with you, taking the measurements and readings needed to design your system correctly the first time.

Custom System Design

Using the information gathered, we create a customized irrigation plan that provides efficient coverage, smart zoning, and long-term water savings.

Installation

Our crew flags each zone on your lawn so you can see the layout before we dig, then installs pipes, valves, sprinkler heads, and controllers using the trenching method best suited to your yard, minimizing disruption to your lawn and any existing landscaping.

System Testing & Optimization

Every zone is tested, adjusted, and calibrated to ensure proper coverage, pressure, and performance.

Final Walkthrough & Training

Before we leave, we’ll show you how your system works, explain controller settings, answer questions, and make sure you’re comfortable operating your new irrigation system.

What’s Included With Your Sprinkler System Installation?

Every installation follows Pacific Lawn Sprinklers’ own 38-point checklist, developed to make sure nothing gets missed and the job is done right the first time. Here’s what to expect:

  • Complete system start-up and operational check
  • Sprinkler coverage review and final adjustments
  • Flushing and cleaning of installed heads and nozzles
  • Controller programming based on your property
  • Rain sensor setup and testing, when included
  • Walkthrough of the system and its main components
  • Instructions on operating the controller and making basic adjustments
  • Cleanup of installation-related debris
  • Information about available seasonal and recurring maintenance plans
  • Applicable manufacturer warranty information
  • Follow-up service scheduling for your first spring start-up or winterization
  • Backflow preventer installation, where required by local code, with annual testing required in many areas to stay compliant

What’s In Your New System

  • Commercial-grade sprinkler heads and nozzles
  • Programmable controller with available Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Waterproof electrical connections
  • Organized manifolds and protective valve boxes
  • Rain and weather-sensing technology

Keep Your System Protected Season After Season

After your installation, we’ll walk you through optional seasonal service packages and help you pick the one that fits your property and your budget. These programs help keep your system running efficiently year after year and typically include a spring start-up and winterization, automatically scheduled so you don’t have to track it yourself. No prepayment. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

Basic

  • Spring Start-Up
  • Winterization

Optimal

  • Spring Start-Up
  • Winterization
  • Three Summer Inspections

Why Homeowners Choose Pacific Lawn Sprinklers for Installation

Since 1980, Pacific Lawn Sprinklers has installed sprinkler systems for properties of every size, backed by our On Time or On Us and 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantees, with no contracts or prepayments required.

Custom irrigation design for a residential yard

Custom Designed for Your Property

Every installation is built around your property’s unique layout, watering needs, and future growth plans.

Smart irrigation controller

Smart Irrigation Specialists

We install WiFi-enabled controllers, moisture sensors, and drip irrigation that let you run your system from your phone and can cut water usage by up to 50%, with real-time alerts if something goes wrong.

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Installed Right the First Time

Our installation teams follow the same 38-point checklist on every job, so quality doesn’t depend on which crew shows up.

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Licensed, Insured, and Backed by Manufacturer Warranties

Every installation is performed by licensed, insured technicians, with applicable manufacturer warranty coverage so your investment is protected.

How Much Does Sprinkler System Installation Cost?

Most residential installations run between $2,500 and $5,000, depending on your property. The best way to get an exact number is a consultation with your local Pacific Lawn Sprinklers team. Factors that commonly affect the price include:

  • Property size, layout, and terrain
  • Number of irrigation zones required
  • Water source and pressure conditions
  • Smart irrigation upgrades
  • Drip irrigation additions
  • Existing irrigation infrastructure

During your consultation, we’ll provide a clear proposal outlining your options and recommendations. Find a lower installation quote from a licensed, insured competitor, and we’ll match it. See Price Match terms.

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Wisetack financing

Financing Available Through Wisetack

Don’t let upfront costs delay your project. Pacific Lawn Sprinklers offers flexible financing through Wisetack for qualifying installations. Prequalify in about 60 seconds with no impact to your credit score, and compare up to 8 offers with terms from 3 to 120 months before you commit to anything.

Common Lawn Sprinkler Installation Questions

Can you install a sprinkler system without damaging my lawn?

Yes. Depending on your yard, we use a vibratory plow, a trenching machine, or hand digging around sensitive areas like flower beds and gardens, whichever protects your property best. We restore any disturbed areas once the work is done.

Do you install irrigation systems for commercial properties?

Pacific Lawn Sprinklers primarily serves residential homeowners, with select locations also offering commercial sprinkler system installation services for HOAs, athletic fields, and other commercial properties. Contact your local team to confirm availability in your area.

Will my sprinkler system help reduce water usage?

Yes. Smart controllers, weather sensors, and properly zoned coverage stop water from going where it isn’t needed, and many homeowners see usage drop by up to 50% compared to manual watering or an older system.

Should I install a sprinkler system myself, or hire a professional?

Most DIY installations run into pressure, zoning, or wiring issues that are hard to diagnose without experience, and mistakes made underground are expensive to fix later. A professional installation also comes with manufacturer warranty coverage that a self-install typically won’t qualify for.

Is sprinkler system installation available in my area?

Availability varies by location. Pacific Lawn Sprinklers operates through independently owned local teams across 10 states. Check Availability & Pricing to confirm coverage and schedule a consultation.

Get Your Installation Day on the Calendar

Spring and fall consultation slots fill up fast, so the sooner you schedule, the sooner your project gets started. Consultation availability may vary by location and season.

When Should You Install a Lawn Sprinkler System?

The best time to install a sprinkler system depends on your property and your project timeline, but you don’t have to wait for a specific season to get started. Pacific Lawn Sprinklers installs systems throughout most of the year, with spring and fall typically the busiest as homeowners get ready for the growing season or wrap up other outdoor projects.

If you’re building a new home, laying new sod, or planting trees, scheduling installation before that work is finished helps you avoid tearing up ground you just completed, and ensures everything gets consistent watering from day one. If your current system is aging, installing a new one before it fails can prevent a scramble later and keeps your yard from going without water in the meantime.

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Authorized to Install and Service Every Major Brand

Pacific Lawn Sprinklers is an authorized representative for the industry’s most trusted manufacturers. That means access to manufacturer-backed warranties and genuine replacement parts, no matter which system you choose.