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Sprinkler systems
Posted on 8/24/23 at 11:17 am
Posted on 8/24/23 at 11:17 am
Hello, currently getting bids for a new sprinkler system. I previously had one but due to an addition I did to the home, I had to have a new sewer line run from the back of the house to the front and thus tore up everything I had in place(no practical way around it).
Anyway, my nextdoor neighbor and I have decided we both need a system and are trying to see if we can get a “combo deal” with an installer.
I already have the double check from previous system so that should help. I should have about 7-8 zones between the front and back.
Any idea what a good price would be? So far I’ve gotten $5200-8500 all in.
Anyway, my nextdoor neighbor and I have decided we both need a system and are trying to see if we can get a “combo deal” with an installer.
I already have the double check from previous system so that should help. I should have about 7-8 zones between the front and back.
Any idea what a good price would be? So far I’ve gotten $5200-8500 all in.
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Posted on 8/24/23 at 11:54 am to HBomb
Usually 700 to 900 per zone
Posted on 8/24/23 at 12:03 pm to Popths
Shoot if you find it for 700 to 900 per zone for a rainbird system jump on that. Looking at about $1300 first zone then $1000 every zone after nowadays.
Posted on 8/24/23 at 12:14 pm to viv1d
I have 14 zones, 3 of which are garden areas. I paid roughly $7,500 and it’s a Hunter system. This is in the West Monroe area and the work was completed this July.
This post was edited on 8/24/23 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 8/24/23 at 3:19 pm to HBomb
I am getting a system installed at my place right now and I dont see how adding in my neighbor would make it cheap or a 'combo deal'. I got an extra line put in by the water company and the rest of the project is through the landscaper.
The job doesnt necessarily get cheaper as it gets bigger. You just pay for more materials and labor. I guess the only way I can see a cheaper bill between us would be to share the line between our yards and have those sprinklers do both sides. Would me minimal savings though plus you would have one neighbor paying for the water
The job doesnt necessarily get cheaper as it gets bigger. You just pay for more materials and labor. I guess the only way I can see a cheaper bill between us would be to share the line between our yards and have those sprinklers do both sides. Would me minimal savings though plus you would have one neighbor paying for the water
Posted on 8/24/23 at 4:36 pm to HBomb
If someone is selling per zone then question their ability.
They should be pricing the whole system. Depending on the size of the yard you can runn1 zone or 5 zones and adequately cover the areas.
No one worth hiring is really going to give you a significant discount for combining two yards. If they are then they are overcharging somewhere.
They should be pricing the whole system. Depending on the size of the yard you can runn1 zone or 5 zones and adequately cover the areas.
No one worth hiring is really going to give you a significant discount for combining two yards. If they are then they are overcharging somewhere.
This post was edited on 8/24/23 at 4:45 pm
Posted on 8/25/23 at 7:03 am to fightin tigers
If they are not doing per zone pricing, you are getting materials times 3, or 3.5. Lots of unforseens need to be built in: roots, cut lines, construction debris. All this slows the process. Do all the calculations you want, you still end up over $1000 per zone, unless they are stealing materials from their full time employer.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 9:05 am to FlyinTiger93
quote:Or, hopefully you can find a reputable installer that does all the work himself. My installer has one helper, and they do everything. They are slow, but they do great work and are very reasonable. $7500 for 14 zones over a 1.25 acre lot was a great price.
Do all the calculations you want, you still end up over $1000 per zone, unless they are stealing materials from their full time employer.
Heck, he even trenched out some areas for me so I could run underground drainage pipe from my gutter to the drainage ditch free of charge.
This post was edited on 8/25/23 at 9:07 am
Posted on 8/25/23 at 10:17 am to AFtigerFan
Great price, but there is a difference between a paying the bills type of business versus a growing a business type. Just like the lawn guy that still cuts for $30 a yard. He's just putting food on the table, and happy with that. When something breaks, or gets stolen off his trailer, he is SOL.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 10:38 am to FlyinTiger93
quote:I was just pointing out that there are other alternatives than, "Do all the calculations you want, you still end up over $1000 per zone, unless they are stealing materials from their full time employer."
Great price, but there is a difference between a paying the bills type of business versus a growing a business type.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 12:42 pm to HBomb
Wait until Dec or Jan to do it. Too late for this season
Posted on 8/25/23 at 2:35 pm to HBomb
I paid 4000 last summer for 7 zones.
This post was edited on 8/25/23 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 8/25/23 at 4:56 pm to Deactived
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Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:00 pm to lnomm34
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You in BR? How much does that cost to have that done? Just curious - I don't have an irrigation system currently, but if I do eventually, I'd like to explore the additional meter option.
Yes. $360 for 5/8ths. $500 for a 1 inch line.
I paid at the office and the line was dug and added within a week.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:12 pm to Deactived
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This post was edited on 1/18/25 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 8/25/23 at 7:59 pm to lnomm34
I’m a landscape contractor in Alabama. I’m at $1,050 for zone one, and $900 per zone after that. Includes a smart controller.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 9:35 pm to lnomm34
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You in BR? How much does that cost to have that done? Just curious - I don't have an irrigation system currently, but if I do eventually, I'd like to explore the additional meter option.
Even if you don't get a new meter make sure to touch base with the sewer provider portion of BR. Usually your sewage cost is based off water usage, and having an irrigation system (or pool) will get you a credit on sewage.
Posted on 8/27/23 at 9:58 am to HBomb
I've gotten around $600 to $650 in Fort Worth.
Try CLP Services, based in Alvarado,Tx. They might service Dallas. I'm north Fort Worth by Eagle Mtn Lake and they did 8 zones for me in the back yard and installed new controller for the Front Yard and one for the back.
I have the Hunter Hydrawise X2 controller. Control it with your phone through wifi. I would highly recommend upgrading to it.
IIRC, I think did the 8 zones plus 2 new controllers for $4500. They were definitely cheaper than others I had looked at. They are on The Good Contractors List as well.
Try CLP Services, based in Alvarado,Tx. They might service Dallas. I'm north Fort Worth by Eagle Mtn Lake and they did 8 zones for me in the back yard and installed new controller for the Front Yard and one for the back.
I have the Hunter Hydrawise X2 controller. Control it with your phone through wifi. I would highly recommend upgrading to it.
IIRC, I think did the 8 zones plus 2 new controllers for $4500. They were definitely cheaper than others I had looked at. They are on The Good Contractors List as well.
Posted on 8/27/23 at 12:36 pm to HBomb
I did mine myself. Had an irrigation designer design the system for $250. Materials were $2600 for 14 zones. $300 in ditch witch rental. Probably another $150 in random pvc fittings from Home Depot. The labor quote was $7,000.
I’m out in the county so no permits are needed. The only buried line on my property is electrical and septic sprayers. The electrical was nowhere near my zones but I did find the septic sprayer line. Easy enough fix but that sucked.
If you’re even mildly competent with small machinery and have a decent back, it’s a job that can save you money. There is only a small learning curve learning how to hook everything up. Only point of advice is bury nothing until you can validate every zone works the way it’s designed.
I’m out in the county so no permits are needed. The only buried line on my property is electrical and septic sprayers. The electrical was nowhere near my zones but I did find the septic sprayer line. Easy enough fix but that sucked.
If you’re even mildly competent with small machinery and have a decent back, it’s a job that can save you money. There is only a small learning curve learning how to hook everything up. Only point of advice is bury nothing until you can validate every zone works the way it’s designed.
This post was edited on 8/27/23 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 8/27/23 at 3:51 pm to HBomb
Make sure you hire a licensed irrigation contractor. La Dept of Agriculture has a list on their website.
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