Our Services
Landscape Irrigation in Charlotte, NC
New installs, repairs, audits, and smart controller upgrades.
Service Overview
Landscape Irrigation tailored to your property
Charlotte summers are brutal on lawns. Without a properly designed irrigation system, even the best sod and plantings will struggle by mid-July. We design and install new sprinkler systems, repair existing ones, and upgrade older clock-based controllers to smart, weather-aware units that can cut water bills by 30% or more.
Every system we install is designed around your specific yard — sun and shade zones, slope, soil type, and the actual water pressure at your meter. No cookie-cutter layouts, no over-spray onto driveways, no dry spots three weeks after the install.
What we do
A snapshot of the work we commonly take on under this service. Your scope is built from what your property actually needs — pick and choose, or let us recommend.
Irrigation Installation
New sprinkler systems designed around your lot — head-to-head coverage, smart controller included, permitted and tested.
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Irrigation Repair
Broken heads, leaky valves, runaway water bills — diagnosed and fixed on any system, no matter who installed it.
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Smart Controller Upgrades
Rachio and Hunter Hydrawise upgrades that pull live Charlotte weather and typically cut irrigation water use 30%+.
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Irrigation Winterization
Full compressed-air blowouts that protect backflow preventers and lines from the first hard Carolina freeze.
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Drip Irrigation
Low-flow drip lines for foundation beds, vegetable gardens, and containers — water at the root, no waste.
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Homeowners with new sod or landscaping
If you've just invested in a new lawn or planting beds, an irrigation system protects that investment. We coordinate installs with our landscape crews so trenching happens before sod goes down.
Owners of existing systems with problems
Brown patches, geysers, zones that won't shut off, sky-high water bills — we diagnose and repair systems installed by anyone, not just our own.
Commercial properties & HOAs
Common areas, entrance signs, and shared green space — we handle larger multi-zone systems with backflow testing and seasonal service contracts.
How we scope your project
Every property is different, so every quote is too. Here's the general path we take from first call to finished work — adjusted to fit the size, complexity, and goals of your specific project.
1. Site evaluation
We test your static and dynamic water pressure, map sun/shade zones, and identify any drainage or grade issues that affect head placement.
2. System design
You get a zone-by-zone layout showing head types, spacing, and run times — designed for head-to-head coverage with no dry spots.
3. Trenching & install
We trench cleanly, install pipe, heads, valves, backflow preventer, and controller, then pressure-test every zone before backfilling.
4. Programming & training
We program the controller for the season, walk you through the app (for smart units), and leave a printed schedule.
Why Piedmont Landscape & Irrigation
- Smart controllers (Rachio, Hunter Hydrawise) included on every new install — no upcharge.
- Mecklenburg County and surrounding municipalities require backflow testing — we handle the certification.
- We pull permits where required and call NC811 before every dig.
- Repairs include a written diagnosis, not a vague 'it's fixed' invoice.
Where we work
We provide landscape irrigation across the greater Charlotte NC metro. Click a city for local details, neighborhoods we serve, and project examples:
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new sprinkler system cost in Charlotte?+
Most residential systems run $3,500–$7,500 depending on lot size, number of zones, and water source. We provide flat written quotes after measuring the property — no hourly surprises.
Do I need a permit for a sprinkler system?+
Most municipalities in the Charlotte metro require a backflow preventer and annual testing. We handle the permit, install, and certification as part of the job.
Can you fix a system that someone else installed?+
Absolutely. Most of our repair calls are on systems installed by other companies. We'll diagnose the issue, give you a clear quote, and fix only what needs fixing.
When should I winterize my system?+
In the Charlotte area, winterize between mid-November and early December — before the first hard freeze. We offer scheduled winterization and spring start-up service.
Stop guessing about your sprinklers.
Whether you need a new system, a repair, or just a second opinion on an existing one, we'll come out, take a look, and give you a straight answer.