Lawn sprinklers and irrigation systems in Markham
Markham runs from the heritage streets of Unionville to large modern estates around Angus Glen and dense newer communities in Cornell and Berczy Village. Pro Green Irrigation installs and services inground lawn sprinkler systems across all of it, and a good part of our Markham work is correcting systems that were installed with too few zones for the property.
What does a lawn sprinkler system cost in Markham?
A typical subdivision lot with a 40 to 60 foot frontage and 100 to 150 foot depth is generally in the range of $3,900 to $4,900 in Markham. That figure moves with the property — the landscaping, garden detail, water supply and actual layout all change the design. For larger properties a site visit is needed to price accurately, and we give you a written quote after walking the property with you rather than a number over the phone.
Why do properties in Markham need a custom design?
Markham's newer communities tend toward compact lots with small, intensely visible front lawns where patchiness shows immediately, and modest rear yards. Estate areas around Angus Glen and parts of Unionville are much larger, with substantial gardens and mature trees. The compact lots need precision and tight spray control to avoid soaking the driveway and sidewalk; the estate lots need zone capacity.
We work throughout Markham — the heritage core of Unionville and Markham Village, the estate properties around Angus Glen and Cachet, and the newer communities through Cornell, Wismer, Greensborough and Berczy Village.
What is the water supply and pressure like in Markham?
York Region supply, generally good pressure. On smaller Markham lots the flow available is usually more than adequate, which means zone counts are driven by layout rather than supply. Backflow prevention is required and included in every installation.
How often should you water a lawn in Markham?
Markham sits largely on clay and clay loam, which accepts water slowly. On the compact newer lots this shows up as runoff onto hard surfaces if run times are too long. Shorter, repeated cycles put the same amount of water into the soil instead of down the drive.
Do you need a backflow preventer in Markham?
Backflow prevention is mandatory on irrigation connections to the municipal supply. York Region encourages efficient outdoor water use, and rain sensors or weather-based controllers are a straightforward way to reduce consumption.
How is a sprinkler system installed?
On tight Markham frontages, head selection and placement matter more than anything else — the difference between a clean line along the property edge and constant overspray onto a neighbour's interlock. On the estate properties, zone capacity and garden drip do the heavy lifting.
- Trenchless installation. Pipe is pulled beneath the turf rather than dug in, so an established lawn is walkable the same day.
- Contractor-grade components. Hunter and Rain Bird heads, valves and controllers — the same parts we have to come back and service.
- Separate zones for lawn and beds. Turf gets a shorter, heavier cycle; garden beds get slow drip at the roots.
- Backflow prevention included. Required for connection to the municipal supply, fitted as part of the installation.
- Our own crews. We never sub-contract — the people on your property are on our payroll.
- Five-year parts and labour warranty* on every system we install.
Do you install landscape lighting in Markham?
Unionville and the Angus Glen estates suit landscape lighting well, and on smaller lots a few well-placed low-voltage fixtures on the front elevation make a disproportionate difference. Vista and other contractor-grade fixtures, installed by our own crews.
When should a system be started up and winterised?
Spring start-ups from April; fall blow-outs from late September. Markham books heavily in both windows, so early scheduling is worthwhile.
A spring start-up means charging the system, checking every head, adjusting spray patterns and programming the controller for the season. A fall blow-out means clearing the water out of the lines with compressed air so nothing freezes and splits over winter. In this climate winterisation is not optional — water left in a line will crack the pipe or the fittings.
Which areas do you cover from Markham?
Our Markham crews work across Unionville, Thornhill, Cornell, Berczy Village, Angus Glen, Wismer, Greensborough, Cachet and Markham Village.
- Unionville
- Thornhill
- Cornell
- Berczy Village
- Angus Glen
- Wismer
- Greensborough
- Cachet
- Markham Village
Markham irrigation questions
The questions homeowners in Markham ask us most often before booking a quote.
What does a sprinkler system cost in Markham?
A typical Markham lot with a 40 to 60 foot frontage runs $3,900 to $4,900. Compact newer lots with fewer zones can be lower; estate properties around Angus Glen or Cachet with extensive gardens are higher. Written price after an on-site visit.
My front lawn is small but always patchy. Is a system worth it?
Often yes. Small front lawns are the most visible part of the property and the hardest to water evenly by hand — one dry corner is obvious from the street. A two or three zone system with correctly spaced heads solves it permanently.
Will the sprinklers spray my driveway or my neighbour's property?
Not if the system is designed properly. On tight Markham frontages we use the correct head type and nozzle for each run and adjust the arc precisely at start-up. Overspray is the most common complaint we hear about systems installed by others, and it is a design and set-up problem rather than an unavoidable one.
Do you install in Unionville and Cornell?
Yes. Unionville, Cornell, Berczy Village, Wismer, Greensborough, Markham Village, Angus Glen, Cachet and Thornhill are all regular service areas.
Can you add zones to an existing system?
Usually yes, provided the water supply can carry them and the controller has capacity. We will tell you honestly if the existing system cannot be extended sensibly rather than adding zones that starve the ones already there.
What is included in a service visit?
A service visit covers checking and adjusting every head, testing each zone, verifying controller programming, and identifying leaks or broken components before they waste water or damage the lawn.
Other areas we serve
Not sure whether we cover your street? Call (416) 917-0909 — we will tell you straight away.
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