How Much Does a Lawn Sprinkler System Cost?
Watering your garden by hand is a pain in the you-know-what. You should be spending your free time doing other important things, like relaxing. With a lawn sprinkler system, no manual watering is necessary.
You will have far less work to do in your garden when you have an automated irrigation system in place, and you will improve your chances of a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing landscape.
How much does a lawn sprinkler system cost?
On average, a lawn sprinkler system costs around $2000, but the final price for you will depend on a number of factors. These include your lawn size, number of watering zones, the type and brand of lawn sprinkler system you choose, and the contractor you hire. Let’s break down each one.
Lawn size
Generally speaking, the larger your lawn, the higher the cost of the sprinkler system.
Of course, this will depend on how much of your landscape you need to water. For example, non-grassy areas with no flowerbeds won’t require regular watering.
But if you have a wide expanse of grass and a range of water-loving plants that are spread apart, you will need to purchase a system that can easily water everything.
Watering zones
Typically, the bigger your lawn is, the more watering zones you’ll need.
Watering zones are the areas of your lawn where you want the sprinkler system to activate at any one time. The more zones that are necessary, the higher the installation cost will be. If you are interested in learning more about your landscape’s needs, our team at Summit Landscaping would love to discuss it with you and help you come up with a plan!
Type and brand of lawn sprinkler system
It’s natural to want to go for the cheapest brand on the market. However, just because the upfront cost is cheap it doesn’t mean you’re saving money. In fact, you could end up spending even more money in the long run than a system that costs more upfront.
Lower price ranges occasionally equate to lower quality, and this can lead to more maintenance problems.
At Summit, we can repair your lawn sprinkler system if any faults do occur, but if you can afford something a little more expensive than the cheapest brands on the market, we recommend you take that route and save your wallet and your mind some stress in the future.
We offer the highest-quality irrigation systems from all the leading manufacturers, including Rain Bird, Hunter, and Toro. To learn more about their different products and pricing, just reach out to us!
It’s not just the brand that matters, but the type of lawn sprinkler system can also affect the cost. You have a choice between in-ground sprinkler systems or above-ground systems. You could also opt for a drip-irrigation system, but these are often more suitable for smaller lawn sizes.
Hiring a contractor
We recommend consulting a professional landscaping company like Summit. You could install your lawn sprinkler system yourself, but if you don’t have experience in this area, you could cost yourself more time and money trying to fix mistakes.
From securing the necessary permits to digging the trenches in your garden and installing the sprinkler system, let the professionals take care of the hard work for you.
Our prices are very competitive so if you are looking to hire a contractor for any of your landscaping needs, contact us for an estimate.
Do I need a lawn sprinkler system?
While you could water your garden manually, there are great benefits to having a lawn sprinkler system installed that a system just does better.
Automated control
As many irrigation systems can be operated automatically from a tablet or phone, you can simply activate your sprinkler system whenever you need your lawn to be watered.
This is especially useful if you’re going away for any length of time, as you will have the opportunity to control your lawn sprinkler system from anywhere.
Efficient water usage
As some areas of your garden will need higher volumes of water than others, different sprinkler heads can be programmed to adjust the amount of water that is used.
Doing so will put you in a better position to care for your lawn, as you will be able to keep your grass and plants healthy by not overwatering or underwatering them.
It’s also important to conserve water when possible, and a lawn sprinkler system is a great way of making sure you don’t waste water (and keeping that water bill down), as it will only spray water at the volumes that are needed.
A healthier and better-looking garden
A critical component of keeping your landscape looking beautiful is having a well-watered and irrigated lawn. With a lawn sprinkler system in place, your garden will be healthier and more vibrant with greener grass and flourishing flowers and bushes.
Get In Touch With Our Team
If you’re tired of manually watering your garden, a lawn irrigation system is what you need. Your lawn will benefit because there will be no chance of you overwatering or underwatering it, and you will benefit as you will have more time to relax while your lawn sprinkler system goes to work.
For product advice and a professional installation, get in touch with the team at Summit Landscape Inc. After finding out more about your budget and the needs and size of your lawn, we will give you a competitively priced quote for our expert services.