Sprinkler System Upgrades & Retrofits

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much damage to my existing lawn can I expect from a new installation? 

  The equipment and machinery we use to install the pipe underground is designed to have limited damage or scarring to your existing lawn.  There will be a small amount of scarring from the machines blade that pulls the pipe underground.  Many customers can’t believe how little damage we do.  A few weeks of regular watering and your lawn will be back to normal. 

• Will a lawn sprinkler system use more water than hand watering? 

  No it will in fact use much less water.  A properly designed and installed sprinkler system will have a limited amount of overwatering on driveways, sidewalks etc and you will never have to worry about leaving your sprinkler or hose running if you were hand watering. 

• The water pressure seemed better last year.  Is there something I can do to improve it? 

  Low water pressure could indicate a serious problem.  But there are several things you can check.  First make sure all of the valves on the water supply line to your irrigation system are open all the way.  Ball valves are put in a ½ closed position or on a 45 degree position for Winter.  This can cause low pressure.  Also do a thorough search on the property for any leaks that may be present. 

• One zone won’t shut off, I have even unplugged the timer.  What is wrong?

  This is not an uncommon problem especially with older sprinkler systems.  It sounds like one of the solenoid valves has malfunctioned or has some debris stuck inside of it.  This should be repaired by a qualified technician.  Shut the water off at the source and book a service call. 

• My system was working fine, now nothing!!! What went wrong?

  There could be many different things that can cause the system not to function properly.  A broken wire, a bad fuse, a faulty rain sensor or a major leak could all cause your sprinkler system not to come on.  Book a service call now and have one of our professional experienced irrigation technicians figure things out for you.

• Do I need a permit to have an irrigation system installed?

  For a residential property currently in the province of Ontario, no you don’t need a permit.  What a homeowner does need is confirmation of locates (location of underground utility services; water, hydro, gas etc.)  Once we receive your installations deposit, we do all the leg work in obtaining the confirmation of your properties locates.

• Do you repair and service existing sprinkler systems even if you did not install it?

  Yes, our trained service technicians are familiar with all types of systems, as well as major and minor brands. With 30 + years of experience, we can provide excellent service for any system.

• Will an automatic sprinkler system use more water than I am currently using?

  No – an automatic sprinkler system with a WiFi controller will actually help you save water. A well-designed, efficient system delivers the precise amount of water your landscape needs, eliminating waste from overwatering or forgetting to turn off a hose. With a WiFi controller, you can easily adjust watering schedules from your smartphone, ensuring optimal efficiency.