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IRRIGATION

Sprinkler System Installation

Our systems are designed by a Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) to maximize water efficiency and provide the best coverage for your front and back yard.

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Installation
Process

01

Initial Visit

One of our trained irrigation technicians will meet with you on site to determine your needs, and to gather information about the property in order to complete an irrigation design.

02

Estimate

An irrigation drawing of your property will be completed, and a price estimate will be sent to you for consideration. The average cost for a sprinkler system installation in Calgary is approximately $8,500-$6,500. The estimate will include plumbing expenses for the main irrigation line.

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03

Preparation

To prepare for the installation of your irrigation system, we will install an irrigation mainline (if needed) and backflow prevention device (as per city bylaws). Last, your preferred utility company will come to locate any underground power lines.

04

Installation

Our installation crew will complete the installation of your system. This may take approximately one to two days, depending on the size of the system. Once the installation is completed, the crew will provide a quick overview for you, and ensure that your system is running smoothly.

05

Inspection

A city inspector will inspect the backflow prevention device (cross connection device) after it is installed. Someone will need to be home for this appointment.

06

Post Installation

A post-installation inspection of your system will be completed after one month. This inspection will ensure that your lawn is receiving full water coverage and that there are no deficiencies.

07

Maintenance

Every irrigation system needs regular maintenance, which includes winterizations, spring activations, and yearly testing of the backflow prevention device. Your first winterization is on us, and we will book this service for you upon completion of the installation. We are happy to provide all of these services and are always here to answer any questions you may have.
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System Installation Price Estimator

1. Irrigation Control System
$1,200
  • WiFi Controller – App control, weather-based scheduling adjustment
  • Low-voltage wiring to exterior
  • Remote control valves + protective valve box
2. Irrigation Mainline / Service
$1,500

Does your property have an irrigation line and DCVA installed by a builder or plumber?


  • Decicated PEX line to exterior
  • Indoor drain
  • DCVA cross connection control device
  • Cross connection test report
  • Plumbing permit
  • External shut-off valve
  • Blowout port (hose bib)
3. Size of Irrigated Area
$3,000

How large is the area you'd like to water?


  • Lateral lines
  • Spray heads / nozzles
  • Drip lines
  • Micro irrigation
  • Approx. rate:  $3/sqft
Your Estimated Price
1. Control System
$1,200
2. Mainline / Service
$1,500
3. Irrigated Area
$3,000
Total
$5,700
or $465 /mo*
  •  Most systems we install in Calgary area are  5 zones or less.
  • This is a rudimentary calculator for budgeting purposes only – your quote will vary.
  • Pricing for installations can be affected by site conditions such as water pressure and flow, existing landscape, underground utilities, etc.
  • Taxes are also not accounted for by this tool.

*12 month with 0% APR payment plan is available on approved credit

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Tom Garbutt, Naiad installation manager, answers frequently asked questions to our valued customers. 

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Frequently
Asked
Questions
SYSTEM INSTALLATION

It all depends on where you live and the size of your property.  In and around Calgary in 2021, we would say $8,500-$6500 for a complete residential underground sprinkler system, including mainline, pulling a permit, Wi-Fi timer and sprinklers.
The smallest residential irrigation system we installed in 2021 cost $3,500 and the most expensive was $15,000.

We use a vibratory plough to pull most of the poly pipes into the ground. This will still cause some scarring of the turf, but way less than hand digging trenches. Some hand digging will have to happen, but only where there are underground utilities, sprinklers, valve boxes, mainlines, pipe connections, tight areas, etc.

With residential irrigation installs, irrigation pipes are installed 4-8 inches (10 cm to 20 cm) deep. The pipes need to be deep enough so that they do not get damaged by things like aerators.
Underground sprinklers typically do not add monetary value to your property, but they do increase the odds of selling it quicker. Underground sprinklers are becoming more popular and are a definite selling feature. By installing smart Wi-Fi timers, flow sensors, and rain sensors, we can help you save money on your water bills. An automated system will also require very little time and attention. A quality install will last for a very long time with very little maintenance, except for the fall blowout and the cross connection test needed yearly.
Yes, you can. Do contact your municipality about the need of a permit. In Calgary, Alberta you are required to pull a permit for the cross connection installation. Typically a Double Check Valve Assembly is installed and this device will have to be tested yearly by a certified cross connection tester. That part of the irrigation system cannot be done by yourself.
  1. Determine what type of sprinkler nozzles and heads you will be using and your static pressure. Typically speaking:
      • In Calgary, we would expect to see the pressure between 40 and 60 psi (275-414 kPa)
      • Rotors need 50 psi (345 kPa)
      • Rainbird R-Van Rotary nozzles need 45 PSI (310 kPa)
      • Hunter MP Rotator nozzles need 40 PSI (275 kPa)
      • Spray Nozzles need 30 PSI (207 kPa)
      • Drip lines need 25 PSI (172 kPa)
  2. Once you know what sort of operating pressure you need, you will need to attach a pressure gauge upstream of a ball valve and hook this up to a garden tap on the house.
  3. To determine your flow rate, open the garden tap and open the ball valve enough to get to the operating pressure (dynamic pressure) that you want. Once you are there, you can use a 5 gallon (19 L) pail to get the flow.  If the five gallon pail fills in 1 minute at a dynamic pressure of 40 psi, you know you have 5 gpm (19 lpm) at 40 psi (275 kPa).
  4. If you were to simply open the tap all the way and do the flow test you will get a flow rate based on little or no pressure, so that will not be accurate at all. By not starting your design process with a proper flow test, you would end up with an irrigation system that costs more than it should or may not even work.

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Installation Quote
1. Property Address *
1. Property Address
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
Province
Postal Code
Country
5. Have You Had an Irrigation System Before? *
$
To put things into perspective, a typical irrigation system in Calgary that requires plumbing to be done can range between $4,000- $6,500,, or more depending on the size.
7. Are You Interested in Financing Options? *
Our usual install season generally runs from late May to early September
9. Do You Have an Existing Lawn / Landsape? *
Please indicate whether you have an existing/established turf and plants or if you are having the system installed prior to seeding/laying sod/planting.
10. Do You Have an Existing/ Pre-Established Irrigation Main Line? *
Many developers may include a "rough in or stub out" for an irrigation system to facilitate the installation. Please note this will be separate from your exterior hose taps
11. Do You Have a Cross Connection Device Installed? *
Irrigation systems require, at minimum, a Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA) to be installed on the main line of the irrigation system, if you do not have a pre-existing main line chances are you will not have one of these devices installed.
12. Is Your Basement Developed? *
An RPR or Real Property Report indicates the dimensions of your lot and anything on your lot, an RPR is a valuable asset to us in creating an accurate design and quote for your irrigation system
14. Are You Interested in Upgrading to Fertigation? *
We offer the option of having a eco-friendly fertilizer system installed with our irrigation to fertilize every time you water.
15. How Did You Hear About Us? *
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Installation
Inquiry
Installation Quote
1. Property Address *
1. Property Address
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
Province
Postal Code
Country
5. Have You Had an Irrigation System Before? *
$
To put things into perspective, a typical irrigation system in Calgary that requires plumbing to be done can range between $4,000- $6,500,, or more depending on the size.
7. Are You Interested in Financing Options? *
Our usual install season generally runs from late May to early September
9. Do You Have an Existing Lawn / Landsape? *
Please indicate whether you have an existing/established turf and plants or if you are having the system installed prior to seeding/laying sod/planting.
10. Do You Have an Existing/ Pre-Established Irrigation Main Line? *
Many developers may include a "rough in or stub out" for an irrigation system to facilitate the installation. Please note this will be separate from your exterior hose taps
11. Do You Have a Cross Connection Device Installed? *
Irrigation systems require, at minimum, a Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA) to be installed on the main line of the irrigation system, if you do not have a pre-existing main line chances are you will not have one of these devices installed.
12. Is Your Basement Developed? *
An RPR or Real Property Report indicates the dimensions of your lot and anything on your lot, an RPR is a valuable asset to us in creating an accurate design and quote for your irrigation system
14. Are You Interested in Upgrading to Fertigation? *
We offer the option of having a eco-friendly fertilizer system installed with our irrigation to fertilize every time you water.
15. How Did You Hear About Us? *
Maximum upload size: 33.55MB

Naiad Irrigation Systems Ltd

Bay 21, 235105 Wrangler Drive

Rocky View County, Alberta T1X 0K3

Office Hours: 8am – 4pm (Mon-Fri)

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info@naiadirrigation.ca

587-200-3994

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