Polk County & Hillsborough Watering Schedule

Polk & Hillsborough County, FL

Irrigation Pricing Guide

Most contractors make you call just to get a number. We don't believe in that. Here's what irrigation work actually costs in your area.

Licensed #SCC131154417 5-Year Warranty Permits Pulled & Inspections Guaranteed All-Inclusive Flat-Rate Pricing

Scope of work estimator — not a final quote. Every range on this page is based on real jobs we complete in Polk and Hillsborough County. All Goterra pricing is all-inclusive — newly installed materials and professional workmanship under one flat rate. Your exact price is confirmed during a free on-site assessment before any work begins. We will never start a job without giving you a firm number first.

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Irrigation repairs

Whether it's a broken head, a zone that won't respond, or a pipe that's leaking underground — every repair is quoted all-inclusive. That means newly installed materials and professional workmanship under one flat rate. No hourly charges, no add-ons after the fact.

How a Pressure-Regulated Head Works
This is why we only install pressure-regulated heads — and why it matters for your lawn and your water bill. A standard head sprays at whatever pressure is coming through the pipe, which fluctuates constantly. Pressure-regulated heads lock that pressure in at a consistent level, so every head in your yard delivers the same even coverage. Less dry spots, less water wasted as mist, and heads that hold up significantly longer.
New System Layout
A typical residential irrigation system in Polk or Hillsborough County runs from your water source through a backflow preventer, into a valve box controlling each zone, and out to pressure-regulated spray heads across your property. A smart controller connects to local weather data and adjusts your schedule automatically. Florida law also requires a rain sensor on every system — if yours is missing or broken, you may be out of code compliance.
Sprinkler heads & nozzles
$85 – $520

Broken or sunken heads are the most common irrigation issue. We replace or reposition heads as needed — all newly installed materials and workmanship under one price.

Why we only install pressure-regulated heads

A standard head sprays at whatever pressure is coming through the pipe — which fluctuates constantly. Pressure-regulated heads lock that pressure in at a consistent level, so every head in your yard delivers the same even coverage. Less dry spots. Less water wasted as mist. And heads that hold up significantly longer.

Single head replacement$85 – $130
Head relocation or addition (includes new pipe run)$220 – $520
Rotor head (covers larger lawn areas)$290 – $380
Nozzle swap or pattern adjustment$45 – $65
Zone valves & backflow
$160 – $1,650

When a valve fails, that zone either runs constantly or won't come on at all. We carry common valve components on every truck — most valve repairs are done same visit. Backflow preventers are required by Florida law and must be tested annually.

Zone valve replacement$160 – $440
Backflow preventer — standard residential$520 – $650
Backflow preventer — commercial or reclaimed water$1,400 – $1,650
Manifold repair$310 – $420
Irrigation wire repair or replacement$75 – $290+
Valve box replacement$80 – $160
Underground pipe repair
$200 – $760

A wet spot that shows up when irrigation runs usually means a pipe break underground. We dig, repair, and restore the area. All-inclusive pricing covers excavation, materials, and workmanship.

Small lateral line repair$200 – $270
Main line repair$430 – $560
Large line repair (2.5″ – 3″ pipe)$610 – $760
New pipe trenched and installed (per foot)$7 – $40/ft

Breaks under concrete or near tree roots may require a diagnostic visit first to confirm scope before a firm price is given.

Controllers & smart timers
$320 – $1,350

If your system runs right after it rains, your controller isn't doing its job. We install Hunter Hydrawise as our standard smart option — you control it from your phone and it adjusts automatically based on local weather.

Standard controller replacement$480 – $660
Smart Wi-Fi controller$750 – $1,150
Rain sensor (FL required)$320 – $400
Expansion module — add more zones$175 – $380
Drip irrigation repair & installation
$45 – $520

Drip irrigation delivers water slowly right at the base of plants — ideal for flower beds, shrubs, and gardens. It uses significantly less water than spray heads and qualifies for SWFWMD water rebates in many areas.

New drip zone setup$125 – $520
Drip line installation (per foot)$5 – $8/ft
Drip line repair$45 – $80
Bubbler installation (trees/shrubs)$50 – $75
Diagnostic & troubleshooting
$125 – $565

We run through your system, test each zone, trace wires, and check pressure to find exactly what's causing the problem. You'll get a clear explanation and a firm repair price before we do anything.

Quick diagnostic (one issue, under 30 min)$125 – $165
Standard diagnostic (multiple zones or unknown issue)$220 – $360
Complex diagnostic (~1.5 hrs)$380 – $565

System repairs & revamps

Beyond standard repairs, some properties need larger-scale work — upgrading a pump, adding filtration, or converting zones to drip. All-inclusive pricing covers materials and professional workmanship.

Pump systems — well & lake-fed properties
$320 – $2,500

Many Polk County properties use a private well or draw irrigation water from an on-site lake. An undersized pump means low pressure across every zone. We size, supply, and install the full assembly.

Surface pump (lake or pond draw)$1,850 – $2,400
Shallow well jet pump$1,800 – $2,300
Pressure tank$1,200 – $1,600
Pump start relay$320 – $450
Pressure switch replacement$310 – $420

Pump scope is always confirmed on-site — water depth, draw distance, and GPM requirements must be measured before a firm price can be given.

Filtration & water treatment
$310 – $1,800

Well and lake water often contains debris and iron that clogs nozzles and stains driveways. A filtration system protects every component downstream.

In-line filter (1″ wye strainer)$310 – $420
Vu-Flow filter assembly (1.5″ or 2″)$460 – $700
Lake screen — self-cleaning intake filter$1,300 – $1,650
Rid-O-Rust system — eliminates iron staining$1,450 – $1,800

New irrigation system installation

A new system from Goterra is completely all-inclusive — design, trenching, materials, and workmanship under one flat rate. We pull every permit required and guarantee every inspection passes.

Water source

City water, private well, or lake draw — each requires a different pipe size, pump setup, or filtration system.

Power location

Your smart controller needs power. Where the nearest outlet or panel is located affects wire runs and controller placement.

Property layout

The shape of your yard, number of watered areas, and where beds are located determine how many zones your system needs.

Access & obstructions

Existing concrete, tree roots, hardscape, and utility lines all affect how we trench and how long the job takes.

Residential irrigation system — complete installation
$2,175 – $16,500

A "zone" is one section of your yard that waters independently. Most Polk and Hillsborough County homes need between 6 and 10 zones. Ranges below assume standard city water and typical terrain.

1 to 3 zones — small or targeted areas$2,175 – $4,150
4 to 6 zones — average residential property$5,150 – $7,200
7 to 10 zones — larger properties$8,225 – $11,300
11 to 12 zones — full property or estate$12,300 – $16,500

Common add-ons: hand trenching in tight areas (+$500–$700/zone), permit when required (+$400–$600), rotor zone upgrade (+$200–$300/zone), water jets for large trees (+$250–$350 each).


Lighting & Drainage

We install landscape lighting and drainage systems throughout Polk and Hillsborough County. Detailed pricing guides are on the way.

Landscape Lighting

Low-voltage pathway lights, uplights, and accent fixtures designed around your property. Typical new systems run $2,200–$4,800 for 6–10 fixtures.

View lighting pricing guide →

Drainage Solutions

Standing water, foundation moisture, and yard erosion don't fix themselves. From gutter runs to channel drains, we scope and install the right solution.

View drainage pricing guide →
5 Year Warranty

Every repair and install is warranted for 5 years

We're a state-licensed irrigation contractor (License #SCC131154417). Every job that requires a permit gets one pulled — and every inspection is guaranteed to pass. We put that in writing.

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On-site assessments are free. We walk your property, scope the work, and give you a firm number before anything starts.