Irrigation
Irrigation Installation in San Diego, CA
Custom-designed sprinkler, drip, and smart irrigation systems — engineered for even coverage, built to San Diego's water realities, and installed by a licensed local crew.
Why It Matters
An irrigation system is only as good as its design
A poorly planned system wastes water on runoff and overspray while leaving other areas bone dry — and in San Diego, where every gallon costs real money, that adds up fast. We design every irrigation system around your yard's actual sun exposure, soil, slope, and plant mix, so every zone gets exactly what it needs and nothing more.
Ethan has designed and installed irrigation systems across San Diego County for nine years, from small front-yard retrofits to full-property builds paired with new landscaping.
What's Included
A complete, tested system — not just pipe in the ground
- On-site evaluation of water pressure, soil, slope, and sun exposure
- Custom zone design separating lawn, shrub, and drip areas
- Trenching, PVC/poly pipe installation, and valve manifolds
- Rotor and spray heads for turf, drip conversion for beds and slopes
- Backflow prevention set up to code
- Smart or standard controller installation and programming
- Full system test, walkthrough, and adjustment before we leave
Related
Pair it with the right controller and lines
Drip Irrigation
Low-waste drip lines for planting beds and slopes, installed as part of a new system or added to an existing one.
Learn more →Smart Timer Installation
WiFi-enabled controllers that adjust automatically to weather, cutting waste without you having to think about it.
Learn more →Irrigation Servicing & Repair
Already have a system that needs fixing instead of replacing? We service and repair existing setups too.
Learn more →Process
How installation works
1. Consultation
Free on-site visit to assess your yard and talk through goals and budget.
2. Design
A zone-by-zone irrigation plan built around your specific plants and layout.
3. Installation
Trenching, piping, valves, heads, and controller — installed and pressure-tested.
4. Walkthrough
We run every zone with you, adjust coverage, and show you how the controller works.
"We hired Ethan to fix an existing drip line system, but he clearly understands new installs just as well — the layout and zoning knowledge showed in every recommendation he made. Polite, positive, and highly proficient."
FAQ
Common questions about irrigation installation
How much does irrigation installation cost in San Diego?
It depends on yard size, zone count, and system type (spray, rotor, or drip). We provide a free, no-obligation on-site quote so you get an exact number, not a guess.
How long does installation take?
Most residential systems take one to three days depending on size and zone count. We'll give you a firm timeline during your consultation.
Can you install smart WiFi controllers?
Yes — we install and program smart controllers that adjust to weather automatically. See our smart timer installation page for details.
Do I need a permit?
Most residential irrigation work doesn't require one. If anything about your project does, we'll flag it and handle the paperwork before starting.
Get a free irrigation installation quote
Tell us about your yard and we'll put together a plan and a price.