Lawn sprinklers and irrigation systems in Vaughan

What does a lawn sprinkler system cost in Vaughan?

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 Vaughan. 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 Vaughan need a custom design?

The typical Vaughan subdivision property runs a 40 to 60 foot frontage with a deep rear yard, and because the tree canopy is still filling in, most of that grass sits in full sun. Full-sun turf on an exposed lot loses moisture far faster than a shaded Toronto lawn, so head spacing and run times have to account for it or you get the classic Vaughan result: green edges and a scorched middle. Estate properties in Kleinburg and west Woodbridge are frequently half an acre or more and need considerably more zones.

We work throughout Vaughan — the newer developments around Vellore Village and Patterson, the established streets of Woodbridge and Maple, the estate properties around Kleinburg, and across Thornhill on both sides of Yonge.

What is the water supply and pressure like in Vaughan?

Vaughan is on York Region municipal supply, generally with good pressure. On larger estate lots the constraint is usually not pressure but flow — there is only so much water available at once, which is what determines how many heads can run per zone. We measure both before designing, then split the property into enough zones that every head gets the pressure it was designed for.

How often should you water a lawn in Vaughan?

Much of Vaughan sits on heavy clay, often compacted by construction. Clay accepts water slowly, so a long single run mostly produces runoff toward the driveway. We generally program shorter cycles with soak time between them, which lets the water actually move into the root zone instead of down the slope.

Do you need a backflow preventer in Vaughan?

York Region and the City of Vaughan encourage efficient outdoor water use, and backflow prevention is required on connection to the municipal supply. A weather-based controller is particularly worthwhile in Vaughan, where large sun-exposed lawns tempt people into over-watering.

How is a sprinkler system installed?

Larger Vaughan lots usually mean rotor zones for the open turf, spray zones for tighter areas near the house, and drip through the beds. On half-acre and larger properties we often specify a controller with more zone capacity from the start so the system can be extended later without replacing the brain.

• 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 Vaughan?

Newer Vaughan homes have strong architecture and little mature planting, which makes landscape lighting unusually effective — uplighting the stonework and entrance transforms the front elevation. We install low-voltage Vista and other contractor-grade fixtures, designed with you on the property.

When should a system be started up and winterised?

Spring start-ups begin in April and fall blow-outs run from late September. Vaughan's larger properties take longer to winterise, so booking early in the fall matters more here than in the city.

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 Vaughan?

Our Vaughan crews work across Woodbridge, Maple, Concord, Thornhill, Kleinburg, Patterson, Vellore Village and Sonoma Heights.

• Woodbridge
• Maple
• Concord
• Thornhill
• Kleinburg
• Patterson
• Vellore Village
• Sonoma Heights