When selecting an irrigation company, it is important to consider the services available and how they align with the needs of your landscape. A well-planned irrigation system can address the watering requirements of a property, while ongoing maintenance can help identify components that need attention. Understanding the available services can make it easier to determine which options are appropriate for your property.

Landscaping and maintaining a healthy lawn or garden require appropriate watering. An irrigation company can provide services ranging from designing and installing a new system to inspecting, adjusting, diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading an existing one. Understanding the available services can help you determine which options are appropriate for your property.

Water use is another consideration when evaluating an irrigation company. According to EPA, nearly 30% of household water use in the U.S. is devoted to outdoor irrigation. Water-efficient components, drip irrigation, mist irrigation, and smart irrigation controllers are among the options that can be incorporated into irrigation systems.

The Experience of an Irrigation Company

Review Available Irrigation Services

Experience is an important consideration when evaluating an irrigation company. Look at the range of irrigation services available and whether the company can address different stages of an irrigation system's life cycle. Services may include system design and installation as well as maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, repairs, alterations, and upgrades.

Consider Irrigation System Options

It can also be useful to consider the types of irrigation systems and solutions available. Sprinkler systems, drip irrigation, mist irrigation, and smart irrigation controllers can address different landscape requirements. Understanding the available options can help you identify services that correspond with the needs of your property.

An irrigation company that provides both installation and ongoing irrigation services can address new system needs as well as issues that arise with existing systems. Maintenance and inspections can help identify components that may need adjustment or repair. Upgrades can also address changing system requirements and provide additional options for an existing irrigation system.

The Range of Irrigation Services

Evaluate Installation and Maintenance

When evaluating an irrigation company, consider the full range of services it provides. Irrigation work can include designing and installing a new system, maintaining existing equipment, performing inspections, making adjustments and alterations, diagnosing problems, completing repairs, and upgrading system components. Considering the full service range can help you identify options that correspond with the needs of your property.

Routine irrigation inspections can involve checking system operation, sprinkler heads, timers, water pressure, and irrigation coverage. These checks can help identify areas that may need attention. Adjustments can also address watering patterns, coverage, or timer settings when an existing system is not operating as needed.

Explore Irrigation System Upgrades

System upgrades provide another option when an existing irrigation system needs new components. Smart irrigation controllers and water-efficient irrigation components can be considered alongside other available solutions. The appropriate service depends on the existing system and the watering requirements of the landscape.

Upgrading an irrigation system can involve replacing or adjusting components that no longer meet the needs of the property. An evaluation of the existing system can help identify which components may benefit from an upgrade or adjustment. This can include irrigation controls, sprinkler components, or other parts of the system.

Upgrades can also be considered when the watering requirements of a landscape change. Different irrigation components can provide options for managing watering across residential and commercial properties. Discussing the existing system and its current requirements can help determine which upgrade options may be appropriate.

The Maintenance and Repair of Irrigation Systems

Inspect Irrigation System Components

Ongoing maintenance is an important part of caring for an irrigation system. Regular attention can help identify issues with individual components before they affect other parts of the system. Maintenance services can include inspections, water checks, timer adjustments, sprinkler-head checks, water-pressure checks, and irrigation coverage adjustments.

Diagnostics can help identify potential causes of irrigation problems. Issues may involve leaks, uneven watering, irregular spray patterns, timer problems, valve issues, broken sprinkler heads, broken lines, or water pooling. Evaluating the system as a whole can help determine which components require attention.

Address Irrigation System Problems

Repairs and alterations can address specific issues with an existing irrigation system. Depending on the system and property, adjustments may also be appropriate when irrigation coverage or watering patterns need to be changed. Considering these services can help determine what type of attention an existing irrigation system requires.

The Technology of Irrigation Systems

Consider Smart Irrigation Controllers

Technology can play a role in the way an irrigation system is designed, operated, and maintained. When evaluating an irrigation company, consider whether the available options can address the watering requirements of your landscape while supporting efficient water use. Different system components can provide different approaches to managing irrigation needs.

Smart irrigation controllers are one option for properties that may benefit from updated irrigation controls. Other available solutions include water-efficient irrigation components, drip irrigation, and mist irrigation. Each type of system or component can serve different purposes depending on the property and its existing irrigation setup.

Use Water-Efficient Components

Water efficiency can also be addressed through appropriate maintenance and adjustments. Inspections, timer adjustments, sprinkler-head checks, water-pressure checks, and coverage adjustments can help identify aspects of an existing system that may need attention. These services can be considered when an irrigation system requires evaluation or changes.

The Scope of Irrigation Work

Determine the Required Irrigation Service

Before arranging irrigation services, consider what type of work your property requires. Irrigation needs can range from designing and installing a new system to diagnosing an existing system, making adjustments, performing repairs, or upgrading individual components. Understanding the scope of the work can help you identify the appropriate service.

The type of irrigation system involved can also affect the scope of the work. Sprinkler systems, drip irrigation, mist irrigation, and smart irrigation controllers can serve different landscape needs. Discussing the property's existing system and its requirements can help identify the appropriate type of service.

Assess Existing Irrigation Needs

For ongoing maintenance, consider which parts of the irrigation system require attention. Inspections can include sprinkler heads, timers, water pressure, and irrigation coverage. Diagnostics and repairs can address specific operating issues that may affect how an existing system functions.

The Needs of a Landscape

Assess Landscape Irrigation Requirements

Local environmental conditions and the characteristics of a landscape can affect its irrigation needs. When evaluating an irrigation company, consider the size and layout of the property, the existing landscape, and the type of irrigation system already in place. These considerations can help you identify which irrigation services may be appropriate.

Different irrigation solutions can address different landscape requirements. Sprinkler systems may be appropriate for certain areas, while drip or mist irrigation may be considered for other applications. Water-efficient components and smart irrigation controllers provide additional options when planning or upgrading an irrigation system.

Evaluate Existing System Components

For an existing system, an inspection can help identify areas that may need adjustment or repair. Issues involving sprinkler heads, water pressure, timers, leaks, irrigation coverage, or watering patterns can all be considered as part of the irrigation service process. Addressing these areas can help determine which maintenance, diagnostic, adjustment, or repair services may be appropriate.

At Potter's Lawn & Landscaping, our irrigation services range from system design and installation to maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades. Our available solutions include sprinkler, drip, mist, smart-controller, and water-efficient irrigation options for residential and commercial properties. Learn more about our irrigation services and the solutions available for your property's watering needs.