DIY versus Professional Irrigation System Installation

In today’s world of dwindling water supplies, we all have a responsibility to conserve water. You need not compromise the aesthetic value of your yard when conserving water – all you have to do is use water efficiently. You have to install an efficient irrigation system if you are to use water efficiently.

You could install a completely new irrigation system, do area addition to the existing system, replace broken pipes and sprinklers, fix underground leaks, and align and optimize sprinklers yourself or through a lawn maintenance service. Each option has pros and cons worth considering.

Most do-it-yourselfers install irrigation systems themselves to save money. It is, however, important that you note you actually save money when you hire a lawn maintenance company since you will not have to buy the equipment and supplies that are needed for the job and you will not have to invest in safety gear.

Another big percentage of do-it-yourselfers do their own irrigation system installation as a pastime for stress relief and for a sense of accomplishment and to bring family/friends together. Stress relief and bonding are noble ideas, but you should always remember that landscape construction is very time and energy consuming and it could even interfere with your job and your social life. You could leave landscape construction to professionals and find simpler tasks such as planting grass and flowers to do.

You should not attempt DIY irrigation systems installation if you do not have the necessary experience and skills since you could end up damaging the irrigation system. Tasks like valve, controller unit, and sprinkler head replacement should be left to professionals because these parts are covered by manufacturer warranties and in most cases if repairs and installations are made by an unqualified person, the warranties are void. Proper diagnosis of sprinkler systems is important because treating the root of the problem is the only way you will be sure the problem will not recur. Hiring a lawn care company for this is a good idea because the team will have the training, experience, and skills necessary as well as the latest electronic equipment for diagnosis.

A professional will help you deal with such things as permits and it will clean up after the job is done. Good lawn care services carry liability insurance which ensures that you are protected from a shoddy job. Good lawn care services also carry workers compensation insurance which indemnifies you in case of an accident that leads to a fatality or an injury on your property.

If you buy sprinkler systems from the same company that is doing installation, you will get a more generous warranty. A good company will advise you on the best brand names. A-Affordbale Lawn and Tree Co. has systems from such leading brands as Rainbird, Hunter, Irritrol, and Toro. The company offers comprehensive service, including lawn maintenance, landscaping repair, tree care, water features, masonry & stone work, fertilizer injection systems, retaining wall, drainage solutions, and xeriscaping. A-Affordbale Lawn and Tree Co. is licensed by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality.

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