What should I ask my sprinkler system contractor?

What should I ask my sprinkler system contractor?

Questions to Ask Your Irrigation Contractor

• Your Name.
• Job Title.
• How long have you been in the industry?
• When did you first become interested in irrigation?
• How long have you been working on these systems?
• What factors make a significant difference in the cost of installing an irrigation system?

How do I choose a lawn irrigation system?

Things to Consider The larger the area more than likely the more complicated the system will have to be. You also want to figure out the type of soil that you have and choose a system that will be right for that specific soil type. Different sprinkler systems are ideal for certain types of soil.

Are all sprinkler systems the same?

When you install sprinklers to water your lawn and shrub plantings, you expect everything to be evenly watered and for the system itself to be durable. A sprinkler system designed and installed by us will perform as expected.

Do gardeners need a contractors license in California?

Any construction project, including landscaping, valued at $500 or more in combined labor and material requires a state contractor license, Generally, gardeners who maintain landscaping—paid on a regular basis—do not need to hold a C-27 Landscaping license.

How do I get a California landscape license?

In order to obtain your landscaping contractors license, you are required to pass the Trade examination as well as the Law & Business exam. *Even though you can apply for a landscaping contractors license when you are 18 years old, it is recommended that you be at least 23 years old due to experience requirement.

Do you need a contractor to install a sprinkler system?

When you add sprinklers to your lawn and garden, it’s a big undertaking. Your contractor will need access to your property and your house to set up your sprinkler. Installing a lawn sprinkler has many moving parts with a lot of tools, shovels and a mechanical tool to create trenches for piping.

What to know before hiring an irrigation contractor?

Follow this advice and tips before hiring an irrigation systems contractor: Make sure they are licensed (code). Find out what the warranty is up front (code). Make sure that permits are being pulled if you live within a city (code). Ask to see the sprinkler system design before installation begins.

Do you need a permit to install a sprinkler system in Houston?

So remember when you shop for sprinkler installation in Houston that these things are not preferential, they are the law and are there to set a standard of quality and performance for you, the consumer. Contact us today for more information about the legal requirements of your irrigation system.

How long does it take to install a sprinkler system?

It takes about one day—unless the contractor runs into any problems or there are municipality regulations to extend the project—to install an irrigation system. Generally speaking, your contractor goes through six stages to set up a sprinkler system.

Do you need a license to repair sprinkler systems?

Residential General Contractors may plant street trees on residential property that are directly related to local building code requirements or occupancy ordinances. Irrigation work is NOT allowed under this exception. Do I need a license to repair irrigation/sprinkler systems? Yes. Repair of irrigation systems requires a license.

Do you need a license to do irrigation contracting?

In some states, irrigation contracting is a subcategory license under plumbing or landscape contracting: The following states have considered irrigation licensing legislation or regulatory rule makings — efforts supported by the Irrigation Association.

Do you need a plumber to install a sprinkler system?

If you live in a warmer climate, your connection will be in your yard. Additionally, your landscaper will install a backflow preventer which is required for anyone connecting a sprinkler with city water. Your landscape contractor may need to subcontract with a plumber or do it himself depending on where you live.

Can a landscape contractor get a plumbing license?

In some states, irrigation contracting is a subcategory license under plumbing or landscape contracting: The following states have considered irrigation licensing legislation or regulatory rule makings — efforts supported by the Irrigation Association. State efforts have ranged from the creation of new programs to the renewal of existing programs: