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How Much Do Home Sprinklers Cost to Install?


Published on June 28, 2024
How Much Do Home Sprinklers Cost to Install?

Georgetown, TX, gets less annual rainfall than the national average, meaning taking care of your landscaping can be tricky. Fortunately, landscaping sprinkler systems are a simple solution to ensure your yard gets the watering it needs. Of course, a natural question homeowners have is: How much do home sprinklers cost to install? The team at American Irrigation Repair is here to answer your questions about home sprinkler installation costs. 

Home Sprinkler Installation Costs

According to our research, the average cost to install a home sprinkler system in the Austin area is between $3,500 and $5,200.  Custom and high-end and extensive sprinkler systems can cost upwards of $8,000 or more to install. 

Factors that Affect Home Sprinkler System Installation Costs

Several factors will affect the cost of installing a home sprinkler system such as those listed below. 

The Contractor

  • Unlicensed contractors or installers often do systems for a low price.  Remember the quality, performance, and longevity of your system usually match the caliber of the contractor you hire.  
  • A contractor mustn’t be obtaining the required licensing and permits, it’s likely they are substantially cutting corners on the job as well to reduce their costs.
  • What do your contractors’ reviews look like?  
  • Workforce:  Does your contractor hire employees or is he using a hodge-podge collection of day laborers and sub-contractors to do the work?  

Sprinkler Type: Temporary or Permanent

Homeowners can choose between two main types of sprinkler systems: Below-ground systems and temporary above-ground sprinklers.

  • Below-ground sprinkler systems bury the pipes and lines directly into the ground. They are more expensive to install and maintain but are highly efficient and practically invisible. 
  • Temporary above-ground sprinkler systems are comparatively less expensive to install and maintain, but the above-ground hoses and pipes can pose a safety hazard. It is also easier to damage them when doing yard work (i.e., mowing, weeding, etc.)

Lawn Size

Lawn size is the other major factor that affects sprinkler installation rates. As a general rule of thumb, you can estimate a cost of about $0.40 to $1.00 per square foot. All other things being equal, companies will charge a lower price per square foot for larger yards. 

Number of Sprinkler Heads

Aside from pipes, lines, and installation, you also need to factor in the number of sprinkler heads. Sprinkler heads can vary in cost significantly from $2 to $30, but more expensive heads will usually last longer than cheaper heads. The typical single-zone irrigation system uses about four to six rotating heads of eight to twelve mister-style sprinkler heads per zone. 

Soil Quality & Orientation

Lawns that are composed of compact dirt or rocky soils are tougher to work with, so installation will cost more and take longer. Often rock saws, jackhammers, or good old-fashioned muscle is required in the rocky central Texas soil.  Additionally, it takes more work and effort to install a sprinkler system in a sloped or uneven yard.  

Locating and Permitting

If you are going to be digging to install a new sprinkler around your property, you need to be sure the utilities are located and marked before beginning the project.  Permits are required for most municipalities around the Austin Metro area and a professional contractor should handle the permitting process as part of their service and include the price in their quote. A permit to install a new sprinkler system will add between $50 and $200, depending on the scope and complexity of the project. 

Award-Winning Irrigation Services in Austin, TX

If you have any more questions, like “How much do home sprinklers cost to install?” get in touch with our irrigation contractors. Contact American Irrigation Repair online or call today at (512) 943-6080 to schedule an appointment for sprinkler installation services in Georgetown, TX!

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I really appreciate the service contracts that you offer where you come out and check things out before anything goes wrong. Your crew found two sprinkler heads that were acting weird and fixed it quick.
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They did a great job repairing and testing the entire irrigation system. Very thorough. Very professional.
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Juan & Victor did an amazing job. I was very impressed with how they worked and got the job done. They made it look easy.
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Quick response. Brandon and Joel were pleasant, helpful and competent. also Lupe hgave me some great tips on getting my rebate request processed. It has already been approved. Thanks
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They show up twice a year, they help me really understand my old irrigation system, and they help me eke out more time from it. I'm NEVER unhappy after an American Irrigation visit.
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Juan was awesome. He explained everything thoroughly and was extremely professional and extremely nice. Hopefully all of your employees are as professional and easy to deal with is Juan and his apprentice that did the inspection this past week American Irrigation is one of the best irrigation companies I’ve dealt with in central Texas area over the last 30 years.
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We are very satisfied and happy with the results that Joel and Moe did with our sprinkler system. They were patient and kind. They showed professionalism and were very efficient. Joel explained the whole process and broke everything down for us. I highly recommend. Great work!
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Came on time, did a great job of finding and fixing sprinkler heads and gave me the October discount even though it was November 1! I will definitely use this company again!
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I have been very pleased with American Irrigation and have had a service contract for several years. They call when it is time to schedule the semi-annual service.Brandon and Elias arorived at the time scheduled. After checking the system and sprinkler heads they replaced a 2 heads that were not rotating properly. I would highly recommend American Irrigation for any sprinkler needs.
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Excellent service. Filiberto went through the system and the time for watering and checked all the sprinklers making sure everything was properly working. I highly recommend this service. They were very courteous, polite and answered my questions.
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American Irrigation always has excellent customer service and everyone is always very friendly and professional. I have used them for 15 years and have NEVER had a bad experience.
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They did a good job and were on time.Friendly attitude. They worked quickly and efficiently.
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They took their time to adjust and check all stations and did not rush. They replace a few heads under the agreement and took time to explain what all they did. Good job
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Fantastic service, our sprinkler repair done quickly and professionally
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Abraham & Filiberto were very kind, patient and very thorough. They did a great job!!
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Quick response to replace a broken sprinkler controller.
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Heriberto and his team from American Irrigation have been servicing our system for many years and we have requested him as our permanent tech. We are very pleased with the company and with Heriberto’s performance.
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Techs are always on time and very polite and professional .Elijah always quickly finds and repairs the problem.
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This maintenance service call was super easy. The crew was friendly and professional. Got the job done quickly and completely. I will continue to use their services.
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Very knowledgeable and prompt service.
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Juan was thorough — and patient to explain my system, control box, and possible improvements. The American Irrigation team is efficient and experienced.
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As always, the American Irrigation guys were great. I was kept informed as to when to expect them. The visit was a semi-annual routine inspection, but the guys found a couple of things that needed repair. They explained exactly what needed to be done. Always a good experience with American Irrigation.
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Update: 10/28/24Armando and Angel were outstanding today!Update; 5/31/2024Elijah was awesome and we want him to return again! Thank you, Elijah! See you next time, and we look forward seeing you! We appreciate your work, and you are very courteous! 👍Update: 1/11/2024Elijah and Elias were second to none awesome in every way, including being courteous! They made sure all of our sprinkler heads were perfect and corrected one problem at ‘no cost’! We accepted the offer to provide insulation to our main water line with sub-freezing weather occurring next Monday! We are grateful to Elijah and Elias and we are looking forward to seeing them in 6 months!Update: 7/12/2023 Luis and his partner were fantastic today and we are grateful for their work to make our sprinkler system work better! Thank you Luis! The Bradford’s!Update: 2/15/2023: Devin, Oscar, and Avery were all great! Devin replaced a unit in the Controller that was broken. Before leaving, Devin made sure every aspect of the Controller works perfectly. He and Oscar checked every head to make sure they are working properly. Devin and Avery worked together to make sure that we have the rebate form to submit to the City of Georgetown in order to receive the $75 rebate! Avery called to talk to me as a follow-up to their service call and emailed me the form to give the City! Everyone was very courteous to us! Give everyone a score of “10”. 2022 Service Call: Victor A., Paola C. and Wilfredo M. were all great yesterday making corrections, additions, and repairs to our sprinkler system. This was the first time for us to use American Irrigation. Victor was courteous snd explained everything to us well. They stayed until all of the work was completed. I can understand why everyone gives your company 5 stars.
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This is the 3rd time these men have serviced my lawn irrigation system. The last time, they installed an entirely new system that gave me better coverage with updated heads and head positioning. This time, they checked my system to ensure it was working properly, and they moved a head and installed 3 new ones to compensate for the installation of a home generator. As always, they were caring, communicated well and performed quality work efficiently and well. I am grateful to them and highly recommend them for any sprinkler service you may be thinking of.
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