Irrigation Installation

Installation and Design Services

The design and installation of an irrigation system is a science most people are not familiar with. Many of our customers have never had an irrigation system before and therefore do not know what to look for as they search for value in an irrigation system. This page is provided to help you see the differences between the methods of installation as well as design practices

Design

We take the design of our irrigation systems very seriously. Our irrigation systems are designed in-house by a Certified Irrigation Designer. We don't rely on our suppliers to do this. Our designers know that a good irrigation design incorporates the customer's needs, with the site conditions( plant species, sun exposure, slopes, soil type, water supply, and drainage situations).
 
Rainy Days' irrigation systems achieve water efficiency by designing the system with these methods:

  • Balanced precipitation
  • Proper head spacing
  • Managing pressure losses
  • Zoning system based on needs of microclimates
  • Using check valves in heads
  • Using drip irrigation when applicable for planting beds and trees
  • Using a rain sensor that will shut the system off in the event of rain

Installation

We do it right!  A quality installation is just as important as a good design. Rainy Days goes above and beyond to make sure your irrigation system is installed right. There are no short cuts at Rainy Days.

  • We call the utility companies (gas, water, phone, power and cable) to have these underground items located for protection.
  • Our in-house licensed plumber pulls the permits required to make sure the water supply is connected properly.  An in-house licensed plumber means you do not have to wait on another contractor to finish the job.
  • Inspections throughout the duration of the project by project managers ensure that irrigation heads and valve boxes are installed properly so as not to propose a hazard.
  • Piping is installed at least 12 inches deep into a clean trench (no plowing).
  • Single strand wire is used for all direct bury applications.
  • Exposed wire at controller is installed in an electrical conduit for protection.
  • UL approved 3M wire splices are used at any in ground splice locations (always in a valve box).
  • The site is left clean at the end of each day.
  • All required inspections are called in by Rainy Days