Irrigation Systems
Phoenix & Scottsdale

New drip irrigation installs, smart controller upgrades, and system repairs. Sofia Reyes, our certified licensed irrigator, designs systems that save Phoenix homeowners 30–50% on water bills.

Smart vs. Standard

Standard Timer vs.
Smart Irrigation Controller

Most Phoenix homes still run old-fashioned timers that water on a fixed schedule — regardless of rain, season, or soil moisture. Smart controllers change everything.

Feature	Standard Timer	Smart Controller
Adjusts for weather	No — waters same amount in rain	Yes — pauses on rain days automatically
Seasonal adjustments	Manual only	Automatic — monthly ET data adjusts output
App/remote control	None	Yes — control from anywhere via phone
Leak detection	None	Alerts you to abnormal water flow
Water savings	Baseline	Typically 30–50% less water use
Annual water cost	$900–$1,400/yr typical	$450–$700/yr typical

Our Process

Irrigation Install &
Upgrade Process

System Audit

Sofia walks every zone of your existing system (or the full property for new installs). She maps plant types, soil conditions, sun exposure, and water pressure to design a precisely calibrated system — not a generic one-size-fits-all setup.

Design & Zoning

We design separate drip zones for trees, shrubs, cacti, and turf — each with appropriate emitter flow rates and run times. Grouping plants by water need is the single biggest factor in preventing over- and under-watering.

Installation

New mainline, emitters, pressure regulators, and backflow prevention installed cleanly below ground where possible. We use commercial-grade components rated for Arizona's heat extremes — not hardware store parts.

Smart Controller Setup

We install and program your Rachio, Hunter Hydrawise, or Rain Bird ESP-Me controller. App download, zone setup, seasonal mode, and rain sensor pairing all completed before we leave. You'll know exactly how to use it.

Common Questions

Irrigation FAQ

Drip irrigation delivers water slowly and directly to the root zone of each plant through emitters — it uses 30–50% less water than spray and virtually eliminates evaporation. Spray irrigation (pop-up heads) is best for turf areas where even coverage matters. In Phoenix, we use drip for all planting beds and desert plants, spray only for lawn areas.

Phoenix homeowners typically save $300–$700 annually after upgrading to a smart controller. The system pays for itself in 1–2 years. APS and SRP water utilities also offer rebates of $50–$200 for smart controller upgrades — we'll help you apply for them. Sofia can calculate your estimated savings before the project starts.

Phoenix has distinct watering seasons: summer (Jun–Sep) needs the most water — 3–4 days/week for desert plants, daily for new plants. Fall (Oct–Nov) reduce by 30–40%. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dormancy — 1x/week or less. Spring (Mar–May) gradually increase as temps rise. Smart controllers handle this automatically — one of the biggest benefits in Arizona's variable climate.

Yes — repairs are one of our busiest services. We fix broken emitters, cracked mainline, clogged filters, failed solenoid valves, and misprogrammed controllers. Most repairs are completed same-day. We can also do a full system audit if you suspect issues but aren't sure where they are.

Irrigation SystemsPhoenix & Scottsdale

Standard Timer vs.Smart Irrigation Controller

Irrigation Install &Upgrade Process