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We're in the process of having our first home built and are deciding on what we would like the builder to put in. Is it advisable to have the builder put in the irrigation system in the front and back yard? Or is this something that could be done later, after we have moved in?
Either way it will be done by a contractor so there is no real advantage with the builder except it can be part of your mortgage. If it was me I would wait until I have firmed up my landscape design.
You're better off waiting and getting bids from several irrigation contractors (companies who do this all the time, not just some lawn-maintenance guys who can follow a Rainbird DIY manual), and then pick the one you want based on expertise, warrantys, and price.
There are big differences in quotes between companies for this sort of thing. I've had irrigation systems in every house I owned and I can tell you from experience that you usually get what you pay for. Low bid (builder special!) usually means half-A'd installation and with Home Depot quality parts.
Go for either Toro or Hunter systems, forget Rainbird.
You're better off waiting and getting bids from several irrigation contractors (companies who do this all the time, not just some lawn-maintenance guys who can follow a Rainbird DIY manual), and then pick the one you want based on expertise, warrantys, and price.
There are big differences in quotes between companies for this sort of thing. I've had irrigation systems in every house I owned and I can tell you from experience that you usually get what you pay for. Low bid (builder special!) usually means half-A'd installation and with Home Depot quality parts.
Go for either Toro or Hunter systems, forget Rainbird.
Just switched most of my Hunter heads with Nelsons. They are much easier to adjust and the guts from a Nelson will fit right into a Hunter can so you dont have to remove the whole head. I agree with you on Rainbirds. I had a few some years back (360 spray heads) and had nothing but trouble with most of them.
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