Planning an Irrigation Installation in Orlando

A useful irrigation installation plan explains how water will reach the landscape, what each zone will serve and how the finished system will be tested. Choosing a controller or counting sprinkler heads comes later. Start with the property and the changes you expect to make over the next few years.

Draw the areas that need water

Sketch the lawn, beds, mature trees, paving and areas that will remain dry. Include planned patios or future planting. A lawn strip beside a sidewalk needs a different approach from an open back yard. Plants with different moisture needs should not automatically share the same schedule.

Identify the actual water source

Tell the installer whether the system uses a utility connection, reclaimed water or another source. Ask how available flow and operating pressure will be assessed. The source affects equipment and connection requirements. A controller with extra stations does not establish that a supply can support the proposed layout.

For reclaimed-water projects within the city, consult the [City of Orlando process](https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Get-Reclaimed-Water). The city describes address eligibility, a plumbing permit and an inspection process. Reclaimed water must remain separate from potable supplies. The relevant authority and utility should confirm the requirements for the property; an Orlando mailing address alone does not settle jurisdiction.

Compare the zone plan

Ask which zones use overhead sprinklers and which use drip. Group compatible equipment and similar plant needs. Sprays and rotors can have different application rates. A layout should explain coverage around edges, mature roots and narrow spaces without relying on routine overspray.

Review what the quote includes

Compare equipment, excavation, utility-location arrangements, restoration, testing and documentation. Confirm assessment charges and exclusions. A lower total can represent a different scope, especially if lawn restoration, an electrical connection or a utility change is not included.

Plan the handover

Ask for zone labels, controller access and a record of the installed equipment. Review [current watering restrictions](https://www.sjrwmd.com/wateringrestrictions/) for the address before setting the program. Smart controls can support scheduling, but they do not correct a leak or an unsuitable zone layout.

For irrigation installation, call (855) 624-0776 with the address, site sketch and project goals. If landscaping is part of the same job, compare landscape installation before fixing the pipe and bed positions.