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Sprinkler Installation in Salt Lake City - Our Project Impact
Pitt Landscape has completed 119 sprinkler installation projects across Salt Lake City, totaling $307K in sold work at an average project value of $3K, with crews active in Arcadia Heights, Bonneville Hills, Canyon Rim, Central City and 12 others throughout Salt Lake City. 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.
199
Total Estimates
$790K
Estimate Revenue
82
Projects Sold
$304K
Sold Revenue
$146K
Top 10 Full-Scope Project Avg
Our largest installs combine landscape design ($114K) and construction ($32K) per project
$114K
Design
$32K
Construction
Project Coverage in Salt Lake City
Track where we're building sprinkler installation projects throughout Salt Lake City.
Neighborhood Summary
| Neighborhood | Sold Jobs | Sold Revenue | Avg. Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
Salt Lake City | 28 | $70,032 | $2,501 |
Mount Olympus | 15 | $64,507 | $4,300 |
Sugar House | 24 | $47,241 | $1,968 |
Canyon Rim | 7 | $28,594 | $4,085 |
East Bench | 6 | $22,896 | $3,816 |
| Grand Total | 119 | $307,125 | $2,581 |
- Sold Revenue
- $70,032
- Avg. Ticket
- $2,501
- Sold Revenue
- $64,507
- Avg. Ticket
- $4,300
- Sold Revenue
- $47,241
- Avg. Ticket
- $1,968
- Sold Revenue
- $307,125
- Avg. Ticket
- $2,581
Sprinkler Installation in Salt Lake City
Custom sprinkler design and installation across the Salt Lake Valley. One crew handles zone layout, trenching, head placement, controller setup, and startup — no handoffs. Our crews tailor each project to local site conditions, property goals, and the long-term performance expectations for Salt Lake City.
Customer Reviews in Salt Lake City
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…
Pitt Landscape planted a forest in our front yard and gravel driveway addition in the Fall, and then demolished concrete and laid a new lawn in our backyard with stone stairs and a new path in the Spring. They did an amazing job, were always friendl…
Ryan and his team were incredibly responsive. They had creative solutions for our project and had great follow through and communication throughout. We really had an excellent experience and would recommend them to anyone.
These guys were excellent. They provided a detailed estimate/budget with every service priced competitively. They executed the project timely and exceeded my expectations. Thank you Pitt landscaping !!
I used Pitt Landscaping & Construction for a very large project that was a complete redo of my property. It included tearing out a parking slab and creating a patio in that place as well as landscaping a front area and park strip. It included custo…
Four‑Season Durability and Water‑Smart Craftsmanship
Salt Lake City experiences hot, dry summers tempered by breezes off the Great Salt Lake and cold, snowy winters moderated by the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Winters rarely fall below zero and average 26 days at or below freezing, while summer highs often exceed 90 °F with low humidity. Spring brings most of the area’s precipitation, and short monsoon storms can sweep through in late summer. Our Landscape Design offerings are engineered for these extremes: we use hardscape materials and construction methods that withstand freeze‑thaw cycles and seismic soils, incorporate efficient irrigation and rain‑capture systems to thrive in dry months, and design shade structures and wind screens for comfort during heat and canyon gusts. The result is an outdoor space that performs beautifully year‑round in Salt Lake City’s challenging climate.
Sprinkler Systems for Salt Lake City's Urban Landscape Conditions
Salt Lake City sprinkler work divides into two distinct categories: replacement of aging systems in established neighborhoods, and new installation on smaller urban lots where space efficiency determines every head placement decision. The city's older residential areas — Federal Heights, the Avenues, Sugar House, Millcreek — have irrigation systems that are often 20–30 years old, originally installed for turf-heavy landscapes that many homeowners have since converted to lower-water plantings. Retrofitting a 1990s system for a modern xeriscape or mixed planting requires more than just turning heads off — it often means redesigning zone maps, adjusting pressure, and converting large-rotor zones to drip for planted areas.
Salt Lake City also enforces water restrictions and tiered billing that make system efficiency a real cost factor. An over-watering system isn't just wasteful — it generates meaningful billing in the upper tiers under SLC's rate structure. We design and program systems for what the plantings actually need at each site, not the default factory run times. Smart controller integration with local weather data is standard on new SLC installs.
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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.
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