Irrigation Installation & Repair in Jacksonville, FL
New sprinkler systems and expert repairs — designed for St. Augustine and Zoysia lawns, programmed to Duval County's watering restrictions, with smart controllers that skip rainy days. New systems $3,500–$7,500.
Watering Done Right for Northeast Florida
Jacksonville lawns die from two irrigation sins: too little water in July, and daily sprinkle cycles that train roots to live at the surface. Our sandy Myakka soil drains fast, our summers are brutal, and our winters actually freeze — so a system designed for Orlando or installed by a handyman with a trencher rarely survives contact with a Duval County summer. Here's how we build them:
Zoned by plant and sun, not by convenience
Turf, beds, and shade areas need different water. We zone accordingly — rotors for open lawn, drip or micro-spray for beds (far less evaporation, no wet foliage inviting fungus), and separate shady zones that run shorter cycles. Every head is spaced for head-to-head coverage, because dry spots are where weeds move in.
Smart controllers, programmed to the law
Duval County's SJRWMD restrictions aren't suggestions — odd addresses Wednesday/Saturday, even Tuesday/Sunday, nothing between 10 AM and 4 PM. We install Wi-Fi smart controllers with rain and freeze sensors that adjust for actual weather and shut down before a freeze bursts your backflow preventer. Your system waters legally whether you remember the rules or not.
Repairs and resurrections
Half our irrigation work is fixing other people's systems: heads buried under mulch, valves stuck open flooding the sidewalk at noon, controllers still running 2019 programs. A service call starts with a full zone-by-zone audit — we map what's broken, what's misaligned, and what's misprogrammed, then fix it in one visit whenever parts allow. Most repairs land $150–$400.
Backflow compliance handled
Jacksonville requires backflow prevention assemblies on potable-connected irrigation, with periodic testing. We install code-compliant devices in insulated enclosures (freeze protection matters here) and manage the testing schedule so you stay compliant without thinking about it.
Irrigation + New Landscapes = One Project
The best time to install irrigation is before the sod goes down and the beds get planted. Trenching through a finished landscape is possible but wasteful — doing water first means clean installs, zones matched to the planting plan, and a system calibrated to your new lawn from day one. Bundle irrigation with any install project and you save the cost of a second mobilization. Real numbers for all of this live in our Jacksonville landscaping cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a sprinkler system cost in Jacksonville?
A new residential irrigation system in Jacksonville typically runs $3,500–$7,500 depending on zones, lot size, and controller tech. Small lots with 4–6 zones land near $3,500–$5,000; larger properties with 8–12 zones run $5,500–$8,500. Repairs are far cheaper — most service calls run $150–$400.
What are Duval County's watering restrictions?
St. Johns River Water Management District rules apply: odd-numbered addresses irrigate Wednesday and Saturday, even-numbered Tuesday and Sunday, and no watering between 10 AM and 4 PM, year-round. Reclaimed-water customers follow their utility's schedule. We program every system to comply automatically.
How often should irrigation run in Jacksonville summers?
Established St. Augustine needs about 1–1.5 inches per week in summer, usually delivered in 2–3 early-morning sessions. Daily light watering is the classic mistake — it breeds shallow roots and fungus. Smart controllers with rain sensors adjust automatically; we install and calibrate them on every new system.
Do I need a backflow preventer?
Yes — the City of Jacksonville requires backflow prevention on irrigation systems connected to potable water, and it must be tested periodically. We install code-compliant assemblies and handle the testing paperwork.
Can you fix my existing system?
Absolutely — repairs are a core service. Broken heads, stuck valves, leaking lines, dead zones, controllers that water at noon in violation of restrictions: we diagnose the whole system, fix what's broken, and reprogram what's misconfigured. Most repairs are done in a single visit.
Should I winterize my irrigation system?
Jacksonville freezes hard enough to burst backflow preventers and above-ground components — it happens every winter somewhere in Duval County. We recommend insulating exposed backflow assemblies and setting controllers for winter schedules. Full blowouts are less critical here than up north, but freeze protection on exposed parts is non-negotiable.