Water / Valley Vista
Irrigation Systems
Drip and spray irrigation design, installation and repair, zoned by plant type and laid out so it can be understood and serviced.
What we do
Irrigation is the least visible part of a landscape and the part that decides whether it survives. In this climate a yard is only ever a few weeks of failed valves away from serious loss. We design and install new systems, and we repair and rezone the ones that have been patched into confusion.
How we build it
Zoning is the whole discipline. Plants with different water needs go on different valves, so nothing is drowned to keep something else alive. We size mainlines for the pressure the property actually has, set drip emitters to each plant, and lay the system out logically so a valve can be found and serviced years later.
What to expect
A controller schedule that makes sense, zones you can understand, and a system built to be extended rather than one that has to be worked around. We walk you through what each zone covers before we finish.
What it costs
$2,800 - $7,500 for a new residential system
Repairs and single zone additions start around $250. Full replacements on larger lots run higher.
What moves the number
- Number of zones and valve locations
- Controller type and whether it is smart-capable
- Condition and depth of the existing lines
- Drip conversion versus spray replacement
Ranges are for planning only. Every quote is priced from a site visit.
How long it takes
- Estimate and audit
- 1 week
- Scheduling
- 1 - 3 weeks out
- On site
- 2 - 5 days
Permits and HOA approval
No permit for standard residential irrigation. A new backflow device on a dedicated line may need one, and we will say so at quote rather than after.
Common questions
How do I know if my irrigation is failing?
The usual signs are plants declining in one area while others are fine, wet patches or unexplained soil movement, and a water bill that has climbed without explanation. Slow underground leaks are common and can run for months unnoticed. If something looks off in one zone only, the valve is the first suspect.
How often should a desert landscape be watered?
It changes through the year, which is the point of a controller. Established desert planting needs deep infrequent watering rather than short daily cycles, and summer schedules differ substantially from winter. We set the schedule at handover and explain how to adjust it seasonally instead of leaving it on one setting.
Can you repair a system somebody else installed?
Yes, and it is a good part of what we do, particularly on older Glendale and Sun City properties. We locate what is buried, find out which lines still hold pressure, and either repair the existing layout or rezone it properly if the original design was the actual problem.
What is the difference between drip and spray?
Drip delivers water slowly at each plant root zone, which is far more efficient and is right for nearly all desert planting. Spray covers broad areas and suits turf. Most properties here want drip for planting beds, and mixing the two on a single valve is a common and costly mistake.
