Irrigation & Drainage

Irrigation and drainage in Nashville — smart-controlled, water-efficient, professionally drained

Residential irrigation installation with Rachio Pro and Hunter smart controllers, spring startup, fall blowout, and drainage correction with French drains and regrading.

Irrigation and drainage in Nashville — smart-controlled, water-efficient, professionally drained

An improperly watered or poorly draining yard is the root cause of most lawn disease, foundation issues, and dead plant beds — and homeowners who install irrigation without a professional drainage assessment often create the very problems they were trying to solve.

New residential irrigation installs start with a zone map. We design head selection — rotors for large turf areas, fixed sprays for tight beds, drip lines for foundation plantings — and pair the system with a smart controller (Rachio Pro, Hunter Hydrawise, or Rain Bird LNK Wi-Fi) for water-efficient scheduling based on local weather and evapotranspiration.

Spring startup and fall blowout are scheduled annually on the customer record. Startup includes controller reprogramming, head inspection, leak check, and zone-by-zone test. Blowout uses compressed air to evacuate water from the system before freeze damage occurs.

For drainage correction, we install French drains, regrading, channel drains, and downspout extensions to redirect water away from foundations and plant beds. Williamson County stormwater management requirements are followed for properties subject to local regulations.

What's included

  • Zone-by-zone irrigation system design
  • Rachio Pro / Hunter / Rain Bird smart controller
  • Drip line for foundation plantings (water-efficient)
  • Spring startup + fall blowout annual scheduling
  • French drain + regrading for drainage correction
  • Downspout extension + foundation protection

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Irrigation & Drainage — common questions

How much does a new irrigation system cost?
A typical Nashville residential irrigation install runs $2,500-$8,000 depending on lot size, zone count, and head type mix. Smart controller adds $250-$500. We provide a written estimate after a site visit.
When should I schedule a spring startup?
Mid-March through early April for most Middle Tennessee properties. We pressure-test the system, inspect heads for winter damage, reprogram the controller for current grass and weather, and verify each zone runs correctly.
Is fall blowout necessary?
Yes — Nashville winters drop below freezing enough nights that residual water in lines and heads can crack PVC and damage solenoids. Fall blowout uses compressed air to evacuate water and prevent freeze damage. Cost is $150-$300 depending on zone count.
Can you fix drainage problems near my foundation?
Yes. French drains, regrading, channel drains, and downspout extensions are the standard tools. Cost ranges from $300 for a downspout extension to $2,500+ for full French drain systems. We assess at the site visit before quoting.

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