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How does Irrigation installation work in Orlando?
Sprinkler installation, smart controller upgrades, and irrigation repair for Orlando properties. Typical pricing: $2,500-$8,000 install / $125+ repair. Free written estimates. Call (407) 863-3647 for same-day quotes throughout Orange County.
Orlando Pro Landscape installs, repairs, and maintains irrigation systems that keep your lawn and landscape healthy within OUC and St. Johns River Water Management District watering rules. In Central Florida, a green lawn often comes down to how efficient your system is, not how much water you use. Good design matters more than volume.
OUC Watering Restrictions and Your Irrigation System
OUC enforces year-round watering rules for Orlando and parts of Orange County. During Daylight Saving Time, March through November, homes can water twice a week — odd addresses on Wednesday and Saturday, even addresses on Thursday and Sunday. During Standard Time, November through March, watering drops to once a week. No watering from 10am to 4pm, and each zone is capped at one hour.
These rules are enforced — Orange County issues $25 fines per violation after a first warning. But the bigger point: a well-designed system should not need more water than the rules allow. The real question is not the schedule — it is whether your system delivers water efficiently enough to keep turf healthy on the allowed days.
Irrigation Services
New System Installation — Full design and install for new builds, renovations, and properties with no system. We design zone layouts that get the most coverage within OUC schedule limits.
System Repair and Troubleshooting — Broken heads, leaking valves, wiring faults, controller problems, and coverage gaps. We diagnose and fix most issues the same day. We also design and maintain commercial irrigation systems for office complexes, HOA communities, and retail properties across Orange County.
Smart Controller Upgrades — WiFi smart controllers that set watering by weather, soil moisture, and evaporation rates. OUC offers rebates up to $200 for WaterSense smart controllers.
Rain Sensor Installation — Florida law requires every automatic system to have a working rain sensor. We install, test, and replace them as needed. Orange County Utilities Water Division gives free replacement rain sensors to qualifying customers.
System Audits — Full system check, including head-to-head coverage testing, precipitation-rate measurement, and efficiency analysis.
Irrigation Efficiency on Sandy Soil
Orlando’s sandy soil sets a unique challenge. Water moves through sand much faster than through clay or loam, so short, frequent cycles beat long soaks. St. Augustine grass in Orlando needs about 0.5 to 0.75 inches of water a week in the dry season. On two allowed days, that is 0.25 to 0.375 inches per session — easy with a calibrated system in 20 to 30 minutes per zone.
The most common irrigation mistake Orlando homeowners make is overwatering. Running sprinklers 45 to 60 minutes per zone on sandy soil does not make a greener lawn — it floods the root zone, drives shallow roots, and sets up brown patch and take-all root rot. Our designs and smart controller settings deliver the right amount of water at the right time, with no waste.
Protecting Your Landscape Investment
A well-designed irrigation system protects every other investment in your property. Your lawn care program needs steady moisture between mowing visits. Your landscape design needs enough water to establish new plants. And your hardscaping installations need proper drainage to prevent water damage and erosion around patios, walkways, and walls.
Serving Orlando and Orange County
We provide irrigation install and repair across Orlando and nearby communities, including Winter Park, Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Winter Garden, Oviedo, Kissimmee, Lake Nona, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, and Sanford. Our seasonal cleanup team also clears debris around irrigation heads and valve boxes to keep your system easy to reach and working all year.
Get a Free Irrigation Estimate
Call (407) 863-3647 for a free irrigation consultation in Orlando, FL.
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Controllers must match the current drought order. Our watering schedule and micro-irrigation guide covers the rules and the settings that fit them.
Our irrigation service reaches Orlando and the communities around it, including Irrigation in St. Cloud, Irrigation in Windermere, Irrigation in Winter Garden, Irrigation in Winter Park, and Irrigation in Winter Springs — explore all the areas we serve.
We provide irrigation across Orlando and nearby communities, including Irrigation in St. Cloud, Irrigation in Windermere, Irrigation in Winter Garden, Irrigation in Winter Park, and Irrigation in Winter Springs — see all areas we serve.
Why Orange County properties choose us for Irrigation?
Same teams, same routes, every visit. Our Orlando crew runs Irrigation across Orange County on a fixed schedule with a single point of contact.
“Our Orlando crew runs Irrigation across Orange County every week. Same teams, same schedule, same standard.”— Orlando Pro Landscape Operations Team
- Professionally managed local crews on dedicated weekly routes
- Serving multiple Orange County suburbs on fixed route schedules
- Operator-grade scheduling and reporting
- Free written estimates on every job
Questions About Irrigation Installation and Repair in Orlando, FL in Orlando
# What are OUC watering restrictions in Orlando?
OUC enforces the St. Johns River Water Management District's year-round watering rules. During Daylight Saving Time (March-November), you water twice per week. Odd addresses water Wednesday and Saturday. Even addresses water Thursday and Sunday. During Eastern Standard Time (November-March), you water once per week. No watering between 10am and 4pm. Each zone gets one hour per watering day. After a first warning, a violation carries a $25 fine.
# How much does irrigation installation cost in Orlando?
A full home irrigation system in Orlando usually costs $2,500 to $5,000. The price depends on property size, number of zones, head type, and controller. Smart controller upgrades for an existing system run $300 to $600 installed. OUC offers rebates up to $200 for WaterSense-labeled smart controllers. Repairs average $130 to $360, based on the issue.
# How much water does my Orlando lawn need?
St. Augustine grass in Orlando needs about 0.5 to 0.75 inches of water per week in the dry season. On two allowed days, that is 0.25 to 0.375 inches per session. A well-calibrated system can do that in 20 to 30 minutes per zone. Many homeowners run systems far longer than needed. That wastes water and invites fungal disease.
# Do I need a rain sensor in Orlando?
Yes. Florida law requires every automatic sprinkler system to have a working rain sensor or soil moisture sensor. A rain sensor stops the system after enough rain has fallen. This prevents overwatering and saves water. The Orange County Utilities Water Division gives free replacement rain sensors to qualifying customers. Test your rain sensor once a year to be sure it works.
# What is a smart irrigation controller?
A smart irrigation controller is a WiFi device that sets your watering schedule for you. It uses local weather data, soil moisture readings, and evapotranspiration rates. It skips watering when rain is coming. It runs longer during dry spells. It does all this within your allowed OUC watering days. OUC offers rebates up to $200 for Water Sense-labeled smart controllers.
# Can you fix my existing irrigation system in Orlando?
Yes. We diagnose and repair all irrigation brands and types. That includes broken heads, leaking valves, wiring issues, controller faults, and zone coverage gaps. Most repairs are done the same day. We also run full system audits to find waste. Then we suggest upgrades that save water and improve lawn health.