How do I buy an irrigation system for my house?

by Patricia Antolic

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I need an irrigation system for my house. How do you know what to buy and how much ?

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Karen Brunck on Mar 04, 2019

Hi Patricia. You will need to figure the length x width for each area, the placement and radius each sprinkler head covers, and the length between sprinkler heads for the hose runs. Also add in for the hose runs from your water source. 😊

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- Patricia Antolic on Mar 04, 2019
  
  Thank you Karen. I pretty much thought that would be the case but not quite sure how to start. Thanks for your immediate comment. Very helpful. P
  
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Holly Lengner - Lost Mom on Mar 04, 2019

A lot of companies will go out and give you a free estimate. Even if you want to do the work yourself, you could have a professional go out and do the measurements for you.

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- Patricia Antolic on Mar 04, 2019
  
  Hi Holly, Thanks for commenting. I am not sure I want to get involved with a company since I really can not afford to have someone do it for me. I would love to do that, but alas. Thanks, P
  
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- Holly Lengner - Lost Mom on Mar 04, 2019
  
  You don’t have to work with anyone - just ask for a free estimate. They will give you an estimate with the exact measurements.
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Mar 04, 2019

Easy, just Google. Here are a few sites to get you started.

http://www.rainbird.com/homeowners/free-sprinkler-design-services

https://www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/DIY-Sprinkler-System-Installation-s/5713.htm

https://www.artplumbingandac.com/irrigation-systems/irrigation-system-design/

http://orbit.homedepot.com/

I designed the system for my back yard, tied it in from the front yard, then measured the runs and went to a plumbing supply to buy the parts.

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Patricia Antolic on Mar 05, 2019

Thank you for answering so quickly. Sounds like you are really handy. Myself, not so much anymore. I just want to get an idea about cost before I start this project. Thanks again, Patricia

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