Irrigation Services
Nurturing Growth, One Drop at a Time.Irrigation is the controlled application of water to land for agricultural, landscaping, and other purposes. Irrigation offers a range of benefits that support plant growth, improve agricultural productivity, and contribute to sustainable water use. In order to produce proper crops or fields of flowers, healthy soil and plants must be watered routinely at the appropriate times and rates. An irrigation system monitors and distributes the water application for your crops or yard without human input. The installation of an irrigation system will help promote the proper growth of plants and maintaining the right levels of moisture for the soil.
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Here are some of the key advantages to adding an irrigation system:
- Enhanced Plant Growth: Irrigation provides plants with consistent and adequate water supply, promoting healthy growth and development. This is especially important in regions with irregular rainfall patterns.
- Reduced Risk of Drought: Irrigation helps mitigate the impact of droughts by providing water during periods of insufficient rainfall, helping maintain stable food production.
- Flexible Timing: Irrigation allows farmers, landscapers, and homeowners to control when and how much water is applied, optimizing plant growth and resource utilization.
- Consistent Quality: Irrigation provides a consistent supply of water, reducing fluctuations in soil moisture that can lead to stress or uneven plant growth.
- Water Use Efficiency: Modern irrigation technologies, such as drip and sprinkler systems, can minimize water wastage by delivering water directly to the root zone and reducing evaporation.
- Reduced Soil Erosion: Proper irrigation helps maintain soil structure and prevent erosion, as consistent moisture helps bind soil particles together.
- Year-Round Agriculture: In regions with seasonal rainfall, irrigation allows for year-round agricultural activity, increasing food security and livelihood opportunities.
- Improved Quality of Produce: Adequate and consistent irrigation can lead to higher-quality fruits, vegetables, and crops, as water stress can affect taste, texture, and appearance.
- Landscaping and Green Spaces: Irrigation supports the maintenance of lawns, gardens, and parks in urban and residential areas, contributing to aesthetic appeal and community well-being.
- Biomass Production: Irrigated lands can support increased biomass production, which can have applications in bioenergy and other industries.
- Economic Growth: Improved agricultural productivity resulting from irrigation can contribute to economic growth and stability at regional and national levels.
Landscapes change overtime and so should your irrigation needs for your yard! Plants get bigger and grass areas change overtime, so let us help you make the necessary changes to your irrigation system! We can update your system to operate as designed.
Irrigation products are changing and improving on a consistent basis. We can upgrade your system to save time and water, reducing wet areas, hot spots, and even avoiding fines with watering departments. Overall, irrigation needs change overtime. Let us take care of them so your landscape can look its best no matter what North Carolina's weather conditions are! |
Typical upgrades for existing systems are:
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Our Services Are Listed Below
In order to keep your system running as designed, all systems require and should receive periodic servicing.
The Irrigation Contractors Licensing Board of North Carolina has issued a list of standards for saving water and using water efficiently. Monthly inspections are a great way to help you achieve the goals of the licensing board.
The Irrigation Contractors Licensing Board of North Carolina has issued a list of standards for saving water and using water efficiently. Monthly inspections are a great way to help you achieve the goals of the licensing board.
- New irrigation install
- Irrigation repair
- Updating systems
- Adjustment to your systems
- Winterization
- Spring start ups
- And more!
Descriptions of Services
Winterization Service
(Oct. – Dec.): • Turn off water supply to irrigation system.
• Flush water from all irrigation lines. • Disconnect backflow if located above ground. (inground backflows will be drained but remain connected) |
Spring Start-up Service
(Mar.-Apr.): • Reconnect backflow.
• Run and check all irrigation zones. • Adjust heads for ultimate coverage. • Program controller for spring. |
Mid-Season Check-up Service
(Jun.-Aug.): • Run and check all irrigation zones.
• Adjust heads for ultimate coverage. • Check system for repairs or changes needed to improve efficiency. •Program controller for current season. |
We offer 3 service plans to keep your irrigation system running efficiently!
We offer up front pricing with our service plans so you can save money on your system maintenance. Select one of three service plans that can be customized for your needs. We can do monthly visits, backflow certification, spring start ups, and winterization. Our customers with maintenance contracts receive discounts and priority scheduling.
*Billed annually on the sign up date. All service plans are priced with up to (1) hour of work provided. Any additional hours to be billed at $125 per hour plus material costs. Service area and restrictions may apply.
Why choose Southern Solutions Landscaping and Grading for your irrigation?
We often see, when we get there isn't always right. It is important to make sure the contractor you hire has the proper experience necessary to complete the irrigation installation to ensure your plants and yard are taken care of the way they deserve!
We are a license North Carolina Irrigation Contractor.
We are a license North Carolina Irrigation Contractor.