Irrigation system quotes - reasonable?
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Irrigation system quotes - reasonable?
I got two quotes for a new irrigation system including the plumbing work. I’m on a well.
Have around half acre of lawn area to cover.
Both quoted Hunter controller and heads.
One was 3500 the other 3800
Seem reasonable or too high? I was kinda shocked as was expecting closer to 2k
Have around half acre of lawn area to cover.
Both quoted Hunter controller and heads.
One was 3500 the other 3800
Seem reasonable or too high? I was kinda shocked as was expecting closer to 2k
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Re: Irrigation system quotes - reasonable?
How many heads? That's about in line with what I'd expect for that size yard and 30-40 heads in my area, but if you want to shop around a bit more you can see if other outfits charge similar in your area as these two.
- mitten
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Re: Irrigation system quotes - reasonable?
My estimate for .25 acres came in around $3000. But it would require me to spend an additional $3000 to replace the original lead service line so that the zones get enough water pressure. For $6000 I decided I could pay myself to drag hoses around.
- HoosierLawnGnome
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Re: Irrigation system quotes - reasonable?
So much depends. Controller, design, locations of things, robots, obstacles. Here I can get a 6 zone installed for less than 3k on a smaller lot.
- micvog
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Re: Irrigation system quotes - reasonable?
I have a 1/3 acre lot with 9.5K and was just quoted $6K (would have been $5K supposedly if I didn't want the hell strips included). Can anyone recommend someone in the Milwaukee area?
- nclawnguy
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Re: Irrigation system quotes - reasonable?
I got mine done last fall, 10 zones, 60(ish) heads, paid $7k. I have a lot of wide open spaces, especially back yard.
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Re: Irrigation system quotes - reasonable?
Hey NCLawnguy,
I am in the Charlotte/ University area. Looking to get irrigation installed and wanted to see if you would share the company/experience you had with your current house or when you were in the concord area.
Thanks!
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Re: Irrigation system quotes - reasonable?
Why not install it yourself?
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Re: Irrigation system quotes - reasonable?
Time and energy
20 years ago I would have done it myself.
Now I rather pay
20 years ago I would have done it myself.
Now I rather pay
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