Sprinkler Installation
Custom sprinkler design and installation across the Salt Lake Valley. One crew handles zone layout, trenching, head placement, controller setup, and startup — no handoffs.
Sprinkler Installation Across Utah
Pitt Landscape has completed 340 sprinkler-installation projects across Utah, totaling $1.0M in sold work at an average project value of $3K. We've been delivering this work here since February 2021, and that kind of long-standing local presence gives people confidence that we're here to stay.
Where we deliver Sprinkler Installation projects
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County Summary
| County | Sold Jobs | Sold Revenue | Avg. Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | $725,460 | $2,667 | |
| 22 | $117,067 | $5,321 | |
| 34 | $100,815 | $2,965 | |
| 3 | $39,292 | $13,097 | |
Weber County | 8 | $25,364 | $3,170 |
| Grand Total | 340 | $1,010,385 | $2,972 |
- Sold Revenue
- $725,460
- Avg. Ticket
- $2,667
- Sold Revenue
- $117,067
- Avg. Ticket
- $5,321
- Sold Revenue
- $100,815
- Avg. Ticket
- $2,965
- Sold Revenue
- $1,010,385
- Avg. Ticket
- $2,972
Sprinkler Systems Designed for Utah Soil and Water
A sprinkler system that works in Florida will kill a Salt Lake Valley lawn. Utah's clay-heavy soil doesn't absorb water fast — it runs off, pools, and then dries to concrete between waterings. A properly designed Utah irrigation system delivers water in shorter, more frequent cycles that match the soil's absorption rate. Most cookie-cutter installs ignore this and produce brown spots and runoff from day one.
We've designed and installed sprinkler systems for over 599 projects across the Wasatch Front — from half-acre Draper lots with multiple zones to tight South Jordan backyards with grade changes and tree coverage. Every system starts with a site assessment: soil type, water pressure at the meter, sun exposure by zone, plant types, and local water restrictions. The design comes from the site, not from a standard template.
We handle the entire project under one contract — zone layout and design, trenching, head placement, pipe installation, backflow preventer, controller wiring, and spring startup. No landscaper handing off to an irrigation sub. One crew, one point of contact, one warranty.
What's Included in a Sprinkler Installation Project
A full irrigation system from Pitt Landscape includes every component from the water source to the last head:
- Zone design — We map your property into irrigation zones based on sun exposure, plant type, and head spacing requirements. Lawn zones, drip zones for beds and trees, and slopes are designed separately for appropriate precipitation rates.
- Backflow preventer — Required by code in all Salt Lake Valley municipalities. Prevents irrigation water from flowing back into the domestic water supply. We permit and install the appropriate device for your water system.
- Trenching and pipe installation — Irrigation pipe trenched to the correct depth (12 inches minimum in Utah for freeze protection). We use schedule 40 PVC mains and class 200 lateral pipe — not the flexible poly that fails in UV-exposed areas.
- Sprinkler heads and drip emitters — Rotary heads for large lawn areas, fixed spray heads for narrow strips and small zones, and drip emitters for shrubs and trees. Head spacing and arc adjusted to your property layout.
- Controller and wiring — Smart controllers (Rachio, Hunter Hydrawise) connect to local weather data and adjust watering schedules automatically. We wire, program, and walk you through operation.
- Water tap connection — We connect to your existing water main at the meter. If you don't have an existing outdoor tap in the right location, we'll add one.
- Spring startup and winterization scheduling — We winterize the system each fall (blow-out with air compressor) and restart each spring. Available as a recurring service after install.
Smart Controllers and Water Conservation in Utah
The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District and other Salt Lake Valley water providers enforce outdoor watering schedules — typically odd/even day rules and daytime restrictions in peak summer. Smart controllers take the compliance burden off you by automatically adjusting to local weather and water restriction schedules.
We install Rachio and Hunter Hydrawise smart controllers on most projects. These systems connect to weather station data and run-time calculations that reduce water use by 30–50% compared to standard timer-based controllers. They also catch problems: if a head is broken or a zone isn't responding correctly, you get an alert before it runs your water bill up.
Utah's clay soil benefits most from a cycle-and-soak setup — shorter run times with rest periods between cycles. We program this into every controller at installation so the system is working correctly from day one rather than training the homeowner to troubleshoot it.
Drip Irrigation for Trees, Shrubs, and Garden Beds
Most Utah landscapes combine lawn areas (rotary and spray heads) with planted beds, trees, and slope areas that need drip irrigation. Drip delivers water at low volume directly to the root zone, which is exactly what clay-heavy soil needs — slow infiltration with no surface runoff.
We run dedicated drip zones for:
- New plantings — Trees and shrubs need consistent moisture for the first two seasons. Drip emitters at the root ball get establishment watering right without overwatering the surrounding soil.
- Garden and perennial beds — Drip line through bed areas keeps foliage dry (reduces fungal issues) and delivers water efficiently without spraying mulch out of the beds.
- Slope areas — Spray heads on slopes produce runoff. Low-flow drip on slopes allows water to infiltrate before it can sheet off.
- Xeriscape zones — Low-water Utah natives are often overwatered with spray systems. Drip emitters allow the deep, infrequent watering schedule these plants prefer.
Our Sprinkler Installation Process
- Free on-site estimate — We walk your property, measure zones, check water pressure at the hose bib, assess soil type and existing plantings, and review local water restriction schedules.
- Zone design and proposal — Written zone map with head placement, pipe routing, controller location, and backflow preventer spec. Fixed price with no surprises for normal site conditions.
- Utility locates — We call 811 before any trenching. Gas, electric, cable, and water lines marked before ground breaks.
- Trenching and pipe installation — Trencher or hand digging depending on proximity to structures. Pipe installed, glued, and bedded in sand where trenches cross hard surfaces.
- Head and emitter installation — Heads set to final grade, arcs adjusted, drip lines installed and secured.
- Controller wiring and programming — Controller mounted, zones wired, smart scheduling programmed. We test every zone before leaving.
- Backflow permit and inspection — Backflow preventer permitted, tested, and tagged for city records.
- Walkthrough and handoff — We walk you through the controller, show you how to override zones, and leave documentation on zone schedules.
Typical sprinkler installation for a standard residential lot runs 2–4 days. Larger properties with multiple zones and grade complexity may run 5–7 days.
Sprinkler System Cost in the Salt Lake Valley
Irrigation system cost depends on lot size, zone count, head type mix, and controller selection:
- Small residential system (4–6 zones, standard lot): $3,500–$6,000
- Medium system (6–10 zones, with drip zones): $6,000–$10,000
- Large system (10–15+ zones, large property or complex grade): $10,000–$18,000+
- Smart controller upgrade (add-on to existing system): $400–$800 installed
- Backflow preventer (if not existing): $300–$600 permitted and installed
Our average sprinkler installation across 599 Salt Lake Valley projects runs approximately $4,300 — which aligns with a typical 6–8 zone residential system with smart controller. The best way to get an accurate number is a free on-site estimate. We'll walk the property, count zones, and give you a fixed price before any work begins.
Customer Reviews
We had an excellent experience working with Pitt Landscape. From start to finish, their professionalism stood out. They did a great job creating and executing a landscape design that balanced their expertise with my ideas. They listened carefully, o…
Pitt was absolutely amazing. They took the design and brought it to life, with a very difficult back yard project that required a lot of changes. They kept to cost (even came down in a couple of places) and were remarkably fast. My back yard is now a…
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Working with Pitt was a great experience. They were quick to respond to every question, worked efficiently without cutting corners, and delivered quality work. After dealing with an unprofessional contractor on the first half of our project, Pitt com…
Ryan and the team at Pitt Landscape did a fantatstic job on my cement project! Very professional! Fast! Excellent clean up! Couldn't be happier!
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