The difference between a sprinkler & irrigation project that lasts and one that becomes a callback is almost always in the details that don't show up in a low bid.
These are the specs and design decisions our team insists on for every Houston home — the ones that quietly separate a real professional install from a cheap one.
1. Licensed irrigator design
Texas requires a licensed irrigator on new installs. Verify the license before signing.
2. Zones by hydrozone, not by yard section
Group heads by plant water needs, not by convenience. Mixed zones waste water and starve plants.
3. Drip on beds, spray only on turf
Bed drip cuts water 40–60% versus spray. Spray belongs on lawn only.
4. Rain and freeze sensors
Required by Texas law. And they pay for themselves fast in Houstons wet spring months.
5. Master valve and flow sensor
A master valve prevents a stuck zone from draining a well or driving up water bills. Flow sensor catches breaks fast.
The bottom line
Any of these can be skipped to hit a lower price — and every one of them will show up as a problem within a few years. Ask any contractor bidding your sprinkler & irrigation project which of these are included, in writing. The honest ones welcome the question.
If you'd like to walk through what these look like on your specific home, our team is happy to do a no-pressure consultation.
