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Water-Wise Sprinkler & Drip Systems

Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems in Salinas & Monterey County

Irrigation repair and installation across Salinas and Monterey County — most repairs from $125, new drip zones $95–$250 per zone, smart-controller upgrades that cut outdoor water use 20–50%.

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Takes about 60 seconds. No pressure, no obligation.

  • Licensed & Insured
  • Free On-Site Quote
  • Repairs from $125 · new zones $95–$250 each
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems by Turftenders Landscape

Irrigation repair and installation near you

We repair and install irrigation systems in all 15 towns we serve, from Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula to Hollister and Watsonville.

Broken heads are the most common repair. A mower or a car tire snaps a head at the riser, and the zone turns into a geyser with low pressure everywhere else on it. Dry spots in a regular pattern can mean a clogged nozzle or a head tilted by settling soil. Need sprinkler repair in Salinas? Clay there moves as it wets and dries and cracks older PVC and fittings, so we pressure-test zones to find the break. Lawn maintenance clients get a system check on every visit, which catches small repairs before they turn into big ones.

For a new system, we design the irrigation alongside your landscape or artificial turf project, so the trenching happens in one trip. If your system keeps breaking, it may need a redesign: zones that mix lawn and beds, or sun and shade, have no single run time that suits everything on them. We redesign zone by zone, so you can phase the work.

On a repair visit we check the whole system, not just the zone you called about. You get a list of what we found, with prices, before we replace anything.

Central Coast Context

Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems in Monterey County

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District rules and rising Central Coast water rates make wasteful spray irrigation expensive. Converting to drip and adding a weather-based controller is one of the fastest ways to cut a water bill on the Peninsula — and to keep landscaping alive through Salinas Valley summers without overwatering.

Why It Matters

Why Our Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems?

Built for Central California conditions and the way our clients actually live.

Cuts outdoor water use 20–50%

Stops dry spots and overwatered zones

Weather-based smart scheduling

Built around Monterey County water rules

Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems Pricing Guide

Full breakdown of irrigation & sprinkler systems pricing, timelines, and what affects cost in Monterey County — 8-page PDF.

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Our Process

How Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems Works

Transparent, organized, and accountable from quote to final walk-through.

  1. 1

    System Audit

    We run every zone, flag broken heads, leaks, and coverage gaps, and check controller programming — then quote in writing within 48 hours.

  2. 2

    Repair or Redesign

    Targeted repairs for a healthy system, or a drip/spray redesign where zones are fighting the water rules and your bill.

  3. 3

    Smart Controller & Tuning

    Optional weather-based controller install, then we tune run times by zone, plant type, and exposure for the season.

  4. 4

    Walk-Through & Schedule

    We walk the working system with you, hand over the programming, and set seasonal adjustment reminders.

What We Do

Our Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems Services

Comprehensive service offerings across every phase of the project.

Sprinkler Head & Nozzle Replacement

Valve & Solenoid Repair

Broken & Leaking Line Repair

Drip Irrigation Conversion

Smart / Weather-Based Controller Installation

New Irrigation System Design & Install

Backflow Testing Coordination

Seasonal Programming & Winterization

Irrigation Audits & Leak Detection

Question about irrigation & sprinkler systems?

60 seconds of questions, then we'll come back with a real plan — not a sales pitch.

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Service Area

Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems Across Monterey County

Serving the Central Coast from the coastal fog belt to the Salinas Valley. Don't see your city? Ask — we probably cover it.

Salinas Valley

Coastal

Inland

Tap any city for irrigation & sprinkler systems there — pricing, local context, and crews — or see all service areas.

Good Questions

Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems — Frequently Asked

Everything homeowners and boards ask us about irrigation & sprinkler systems in Monterey County. Plus the cross-service questions that come up on every project.

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Do you repair sprinkler systems or only install new ones?

Both. Most calls are repairs — broken heads, stuck valves, leaking lines, or a controller that won't hold a program. We also design and install complete systems. Repairs are caught for free on every lawn maintenance visit, and standalone repair visits start around $125.
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How much can a smart controller actually save in Monterey County?

A weather-based controller typically cuts outdoor water use 20–50% by skipping cycles before rain and trimming run times in cool coastal weather. On Peninsula water rates that often pays for itself in a season or two — especially for larger Peninsula estates and HOA common areas.
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Should I convert my spray zones to drip?

For planting beds, almost always — drip puts water at the root and loses far less to wind and evaporation, which matters in the coastal wind and Salinas Valley heat. Lawns usually stay on spray or rotor heads. We convert beds zone by zone and often pair it with a softscape refresh.
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Can you tie irrigation into a new landscape or turf project?

Yes. Irrigation is designed alongside every landscape design and adjusted whenever we install artificial turf — capping heads under turf and preserving the lines that feed adjacent beds. Doing it in one mobilization saves on trenching.
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Do you handle backflow testing?

We coordinate annual backflow certification where your water district requires it and repair or replace failing assemblies. Certificates go straight to your HOA or property manager on request. See the general FAQ for service-area coverage.
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My water bill spiked — can you find the leak?

Yes. A sudden spike usually means a cracked lateral, a valve stuck open, or a head sheared off by a mower. We pressure-test zones, locate the break, and repair it — then check the rest of the system so it doesn't happen again. Request a leak-check visit and we'll prioritize it.
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How does Turftenders pricing work?

Every project starts with a free on-site walkthrough. You get a written line-item estimate within 48 hours — no phone-quote guesses, no surprise add-ons mid-job.

Billing depends on what you're booking:

  • Maintenance programs are flat-rate monthly, billed in advance.
  • Install projects (turf, hardscape, design-build) use milestone billing tied to work completed, with the deposit kept within California's home-improvement limit of 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less.
  • HOA contracts follow your community's preferred billing cadence — monthly or quarterly.

Estimate ranges by service category live on each service page.

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How fast can you start my project?

We schedule walkthroughs within the same week for most Monterey County requests. Typical project start is 2–6 weeks after contract signing depending on scope. Maintenance programs can usually start the following week.

Spring and early summer (March–June) book out fastest — if you're targeting a specific deadline (party, listing, HOA inspection), tell us the date when you reach out and we'll work backward from it.

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Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. California Contractor's License (C-27 Landscape), $2M general liability, $1M auto liability, and workers' comp at statutory limits on every crew member. Certificate of insurance available on request, with your HOA or property manager added as additional insured. We've been doing this in Monterey County since 2009.
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Do you offer financing?

Yes — 0% APR promotional financing through Hearth for qualifying install projects over $5,000. Approval usually takes under 2 minutes, and we apply the funds directly so you don't pay out-of-pocket. Most often used for full landscape design or larger hardscape projects. Ask at the walkthrough — no pressure either way.
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How do I pay?

ACH, check, or credit card (credit card adds 2.9%). Maintenance clients are billed monthly in advance. Install projects use milestone billing tied to work completed, with the deposit kept within California's home-improvement limit of 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less. HOA accounts follow your association's preferred cadence and can include consolidated invoicing.
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Do you guarantee your work?

Yes. Coverage by category:
  • 1-year workmanship warranty on every install we run.
  • Artificial turf: 8-year manufacturer warranty (UV, fiber, backing).
  • Hardscape materials: 10–50 years depending on product (pavers, retaining wall blocks).
  • Trees and shrubs: 1-year plant-replacement warranty.

Keep the invoice — it's your warranty document. Gallery shows projects we still maintain that are 5+ years old.

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What happens after I request a quote?

Step-by-step:

  1. Day 0: A real person reads your request the same day it comes in — not a bot, not tomorrow.
  2. Within 24 hours: We reach out to schedule a walkthrough, usually that same week.
  3. The walkthrough: 30–45 minutes on-site. We measure, photograph, and ask about timing/budget.
  4. Within 48 hours of the visit: Written estimate in your inbox — line items, materials, schedule, total. No surprises.

Start the process from the contact page — most people finish the form in under 90 seconds.

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Do you charge for consultations?

Initial on-site walkthroughs and written estimates are free in Monterey County. Full landscape design projects (with planting plans, hardscape drawings, irrigation diagrams) have a design fee that's credited toward construction if you move forward with us. Ballpark: $1,500–$5,000 depending on lot size and scope.
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What if I want to change the scope mid-project?

Change orders are written, signed, and priced before we execute — no surprise invoices. Small tweaks (swap a plant, move a paver edge by a few inches) are usually absorbed without paperwork. Material or structural changes (adding a 200 sf patio extension, switching paver type) get a formal change order with itemized cost. The same milestone billing structure applies to the change-order amount.
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Do you use subcontractors?

Our crews are W-2 Turftenders employees — same people on your job from start to finish. We partner with two specialty trades for compliance:
  • A licensed arborist for large tree removal or any work near the dripline of a heritage tree.
  • A licensed electrician for landscape lighting circuits over 12V (low-voltage runs we install ourselves).

Both are known names who've worked with us for years. More about how we run crews →

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Other Services We Offer

Turftenders is a full-service landscape company — bundle multiple scopes into one project.

Artificial Turf Installation

$8–$15 per sq ft installed

See artificial turf installation

Lawn Maintenance

$45–$75 per visit (residential)

See lawn maintenance

HOA Contracts

Custom bid per community

See hoa contracts

Softscape

$4–$12 per sq ft installed

See softscape

Hardscaping

$15–$35 per sq ft installed

See hardscaping

Landscape Design

$500–$5,000+ design fees

See landscape design

Tree Trimming & Removal

Trimming from $250 · removal $400–$2,500+

See tree trimming & removal

Drainage & Grading

French drains $1,200–$4,500 · grading by scope

See drainage & grading

Sod & Lawn Installation

$1.50–$3.50 per sq ft installed

See sod & lawn installation

Outdoor Landscape Lighting

$2,000–$6,000 typical install

See outdoor landscape lighting

Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control

$50–$120 per treatment · annual programs

See lawn fertilization & weed control

Free Estimate · No Obligation

Ready to Start Your Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems Project?

Free on-site consultation and written estimate across Monterey County. Typical range: Repairs from $125 · new zones $95–$250 each.

  • On-site walkthrough within the week
  • Written estimate in 48 hours — no guessing
  • Licensed, insured, and local since 2009
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