Automatic irrigation system installation, zone by zone
Once your automatic irrigation system installation is done, the garden gets its water even while you’re away on holiday or watering has simply slipped your mind. In Budapest and the surrounding towns we design and install the system and hide the pipes underground, so you’ll never have to drag a hose across the lawn again.
How does an automatic sprinkler system work?
The heart of the system is the controller, which starts the watering in each part of the garden, called zones, one after another, on the days and at the times you set. The water reaches the sprinkler heads through pipes running underground, so none of the pipework is visible in the garden.
All you have to do is enjoy the garden, and the lawn stays green even if watering didn’t cross your mind once during a hot week. The water also goes where it’s needed, rather than onto the pavement or your freshly washed car.
Before and after
Fresh lawn, then a working in-ground irrigation system. Drag the slider to compare the two.
BeforeAfterHow irrigation system installation works
Free site visit
We walk round the garden and look at where the system can get its water from and which areas need watering.
Zone plan and written quote
We divide the garden into zones according to what needs watering and how much, and give you a written quote based on the plan.
Installing it underground
We dig narrow trenches, lay the pipes and fit the sprinkler heads and the controller, then backfill the trenches and smooth the soil over.
Set-up and handover
We set the direction of the sprinkler heads and the controller’s programme zone by zone, then show you how to change the programme if you need to.
What affects the cost of an irrigation system?
We don’t name a figure sight unseen, because every garden is a different job, but after a free site visit you’ll receive a written quote.
Garden size and number of zones
The larger the area and the more parts it has to be divided into, the more pipes, sprinkler heads and work go into it.
Lawn, beds or hedge
Sprinkler heads water the lawn, but flowerbeds and hedges are better watered at the base in a different way, and this shows in how the system is built.
New or established garden
We work faster on open ground that hasn’t been planted yet than in a finished garden, where the existing lawn and plants have to be protected.
Where the water comes from
It matters where the system takes its water from and how far it has to be piped to the furthest point of the garden.
Soil and terrain
Digging trenches is slower in stony soil full of roots or on a slope than in a flat garden with loose soil.
Irrigation system maintenance
A well-built irrigation system will serve you for many years if it is looked after regularly. In autumn, before the first frosts, it needs winterising, which we cover in detail on a separate page. We’re happy to take this and the other jobs off your hands.
- Spring start-up and a check of every zone
- Readjusting the sprinkler heads if the garden changes
- Looking after the irrigation as part of monthly garden maintenance
From our own work
Real photos from jobs we have done ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
Can you install an automatic irrigation system in an existing garden?
Yes, we install them in established gardens too: we only lift the lawn where a pipe runs and put it back when we’re done, so the marks soon disappear.
What is a zone in an irrigation system?
A zone is a part of the garden that the system waters at the same time, on the same programme. We divide the garden into zones because a sunny lawn needs far more water than a shady flowerbed, so each gets as much as it needs.
How much water does an automatic irrigation system use?
That depends on the size of the garden, the plants and the weather, so we don’t give a figure sight unseen. A well-adjusted system only waters where it’s needed and only as much as is needed, and it can be timed for early morning, when less water evaporates. This is typically more economical than a sprinkler left running for hours.
Does an irrigation system work with a robotic lawnmower?
Yes, the two get along well if we take the robotic mower into account at the planning stage. We set the watering and the mowing for different times, and if you like, we can install the robotic mower for you too.
When is the best time to install an irrigation system?
In a new garden it’s best if the irrigation is in place before the turf is laid and the planting is done, because then we can work on open ground. In an established garden we can install it at almost any time except when the ground is frozen, and if you want to start the season in spring with a working system, it’s worth starting the planning in winter.
Let’s plan your irrigation together
Tell us roughly how big the garden is and what you’d like to water. We’ll call you back within one working day to arrange a free site visit. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
Irrigation systems in District 17 and nearby
We mostly work in District 17 and the surrounding towns, but we come out to every district of Budapest. See what your district or town requires.
