Professional irrigation services in Austin, TX

Most sprinkler repairs in Austin cost between $75 and $500, depending on the issue. A single broken sprinkler head typically costs $75–$150 to replace. Valve replacements, underground pipe leaks, and wiring problems can cost more. Pricing depends on the repair, the number of affected zones, and access through clay and rocky soil. ATX Prestige Landscaping evaluates your system and provides a clear estimate before beginning repairs.

Austin Water’s Conservation Stage schedule permits residential automatic irrigation one day per week: Wednesday for odd addresses and Thursday for even addresses, from midnight to 10 AM or 7 PM to midnight. Residential hose-end sprinklers and drip irrigation have two assigned days. Commercial properties and HOAs follow different schedules. Check Austin Water’s watering schedule or your own water provider before setting your controller, because restrictions can change.

Texas requires landscape irrigation professionals to hold the appropriate TCEQ license or work under a licensed irrigator as permitted by state rules. Homeowners have an exemption for work on their own homes. Confirm the responsible irrigator’s license before hiring. Read the TCEQ landscape irrigation guidance.

Austin Water requires inspection, testing, and reporting for backflow prevention assemblies covered by its rules. Testing must be performed by a TCEQ-licensed backflow prevention assembly tester registered with Austin Water. Installation, assembly type, and water provider affect the requirements. Confirm your system’s schedule with Austin Water’s backflow prevention program.

Austin Water lists an Irrigation Upgrade rebate of up to $1,000 for eligible efficiency improvements. Other landscape rebates have separate requirements. Eligibility depends on your water provider, project, and program terms. Review Austin Water’s rebate guidelines before beginning work.

Common signs include a water bill that’s higher than usual, soggy spots or standing water, a zone with weak pressure, and green patches growing faster than the rest of the lawn. Some leaks are underground and never show at the surface. Zone-by-zone diagnostics help find hidden leaks before they waste more water.

We recommend a full inspection at least twice a year: in spring before peak watering season and in fall before winter. Austin’s heat, shifting clay soil, and mower damage can knock heads out of alignment and crack lines. A seasonal check-up catches small problems early and keeps coverage even.

Yes. A hard freeze can crack exposed pipes and backflow assemblies. Winterization can include insulating the backflow device, protecting exposed piping, and adjusting the controller for cooler weather. The right protection depends on your system, so request an inspection before freezing conditions.

For many Austin homes, yes. Smart controllers such as Rachio, Hunter Hydrawise, and Rain Bird can adjust watering for weather, skip cycles after rain, and provide phone-based control. Correct programming helps you follow your assigned watering schedule. Savings depend on the system, settings, and landscape.

Drip irrigation delivers water directly to plant roots, reducing evaporation and runoff in Central Texas heat. It’s useful for beds, shrubs, trees, and xeriscapes. Watering limits depend on your provider and restriction stage, so check the applicable schedule before programming drip zones.

Most residential sprinkler systems in Austin take four to six days to install, depending on yard size, the number of zones, and soil conditions. Rocky or caliche soil can add time. We handle design, trenching, installation, and a final coverage test, and restore the lawn when the work is complete.