Irrigation
Protect Your Landscape Investment
I wanted to let you know how pleased we are with our well and sprinkler system. More importantly, we want you to know how impressed we were by the professionalism of the installation crew and how helpful and polite they were.
- Phil & Cheryl Pritchard
As Tidewater's oldest irrigation contractor, Gentle Rain has designed and installed literally thousands of residential and commercial irrigation systems. We know that first-rate design and installation are the keys to the long-term performance of your sprinkler system. Unfortunately, some contractors are all too happy to cut corners in order to win your bid. The result is often a flawed system that is unreliable, does not water efficiently, and leaves you frustrated.
At Gentle Rain, we promise to design and install your irrigation system using the latest technology and the best installation techniques. We also promise to stand behind our work. We offer a comprehensive warranty on parts and labor, and our service department will keep your system running at optimal performance and efficiency. Providing outstanding customer service is our commitment to you, just as it has been to our customers for over 40 years.
Customized Design
One of the most costly mistakes in developing an irrigation system is poor design. Our experienced designers carefully determine all aspects of the system before anything in the field is started. During the design process, we carefully:
- Assess the unique watering requirements of your lawn, gardens, planters and shrubbery
- Select sprinkler head types and positioning to guarantee proper coverage
- Evaluate your water source and available water pressure
- Calculate the appropriate number and types of watering zones
- Determine controller location for ease of access
Professional Installation
We insist on using the highest quality, professional grade products from the leading irrigation manufacturers including Hunter, Rainbird and Toro. Whenever possible, we use a vibratory plow for "trenchless" pipe installation to minimize the disruption to your property.
We pay close attention to unseen details, making sure that we:
- Use only top-quality, NSF and ASTM certified pipe and fittings
- Safeguard the electrical components with special, waterproof wire connections
- Backfill trenches without debris and rocks that can damage the pipe
- Provide proper grounding for controllers
We are also meticulous about what is visible, making sure that we:
- Properly groom, compact and clean up trenches, holes and vibratory plow routes
- Install sprinkler heads and valve boxes level to the grade
- Position sprinkler heads at a consistent distance off hardscape and bed edges
- Neatly install controllers and above ground piping to your pump or city water hook up
Follow Through
We promise to train you to use your new sprinkler system and provide an appropriate watering schedule. We also provide an "as-built" drawing to document the approximate location of sprinkler heads, valves, piping, etc. Lastly, we are available throughout the warranty period, at no charge, to consult or answer questions.
