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Pricing · Ocean & Monmouth County, NJ

Sprinkler systems.
Real numbers.

A new zoned irrigation system runs $2,850–$3,950 installed in our area. Here is exactly what moves that number, what is included, and why sandy Jersey Shore soil makes it non-negotiable over 1,500 sq ft.

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$2,850–$3,950
Typical new zoned system
$150
Turn-on + full evaluation
1,500 sq ft
Where hand-watering stops working
1–2 days
Typical install
Zoned sprinkler system installation in Ocean County, NJ
Zones going in before the sod

What sets your price

Five factors, in the order they move the number.

01Zone count

The single biggest driver. Every zone is its own valve, wire run, and head group. Front-only systems sit near the bottom of the range; full front-and-back properties land at the top.

02Property size and shape

Square footage sets head count, but shape sets it more — beds, trees, odd corners and narrow side yards all need extra heads to avoid dry spots.

03Water source and pressure

Available pressure decides how many heads can run per zone. Low pressure means more zones, which means more valves and more cost.

04What the lines run under

Trenching open lawn is fast. Boring under an existing patio, walkway, or driveway is not, and it shows up on the estimate as its own line.

05Controller and smart features

A basic timer and a weather-aware smart controller are different budgets. We will tell you honestly whether the upgrade pays for itself on your property.

What's included

One price, whole system — no menu of surprise add-ons.

Zone design and head layout — mapped to your yard for even coverage, not guessed
Valves, wiring and controller — installed, programmed, and explained to you
Trenching and boring — under hardscape where the run requires it
Backflow protection — installed to code
Full system test — every head adjusted and every zone timed before we leave
Your watering schedule — set for your soil and your grass, not a factory default

Why sandy Jersey Shore soil forces the issue

The same fast-draining coastal sand that makes our ground easy to work makes it brutal on new grass. Water moves through it before shallow roots can use it. That is why our installs start with composted topsoil worked into the base — and why anything over about 1,500 square feet gets irrigation as part of the project, not as an afterthought.

Installing sod and irrigation together is also cheaper than doing them separately: the ground is already open, the crew is already on site, and the new lawn is watered correctly from day one. See what sod installation costs if you're planning both. Adding a patio or walkway in the same project? Our sister company Ocean County Hardscapes builds them — and running irrigation before the hardscape goes down saves boring under it later.

How we quote it

01

Tell us the address

We can measure the property from satellite before we ever come out.

02

Walk the property

Water source, pressure, zones, and what the lines have to cross.

03

Written number

A real quote you can hold, with the zone plan attached. A $250 deposit locks your install date.

Get your irrigation number.

Call or text 848-301-1569, or send the address and we'll measure from satellite.

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Sprinkler system questions

How much does a sprinkler system cost to install in NJ?
A new zoned residential system in our service area typically runs $2,850 to $3,950 installed. The spread comes from zone count and property size — a front-yard-only system sits at the low end, a full front-and-back system with more heads and a larger controller at the high end. Every system is quoted after we see the property, and the number we give you is the number on the written estimate.
What determines the price of an irrigation system?
Zone count first — each zone needs its own valve, wiring run, and head layout. Then square footage and shape, since odd-shaped or heavily planted yards need more heads to get even coverage. Then the water source and pressure available, the controller you choose, and how much of the run is under existing lawn, patio, or driveway that has to be bored under rather than trenched through.
Do I really need irrigation for new sod?
Over about 1,500 square feet, yes — and this is not an upsell, it is the reason we require it. New sod at that scale cannot be kept alive by hand-watering through a Jersey Shore summer. Sandy coastal soil drains fast, and a lawn that dries out during the three-week root-down window does not recover. We install larger sod jobs only with irrigation in place, existing and verified or installed with the project.
Can you add irrigation to a lawn I already have?
Yes. Retrofitting an existing lawn is routine work — we bore under hardscape where needed and keep trenching tight so the lawn recovers quickly. Combining it with a sod installation is cheaper than doing them separately, because the ground is already open.
What about sprinkler turn-on and service?
A sprinkler turn-on and full system evaluation is $150, and it is included free with our Lawn Rescue offer estimates. Repairs are quoted separately, and you approve them before we do anything.
How long does installation take?
Most residential systems go in within a day or two. If sod is going down in the same project, irrigation is installed first so the new lawn is watered from the moment it is laid.
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