Removing Your Irrigation System When Switching to Artificial Turf

Switching to artificial turf means saying goodbye to your irrigation system — and all the headaches that come with it. Here's what you need to know about handling your existing sprinkler system during the turf installation process.

Do You Need to Remove It?

In most cases, the irrigation system can simply be capped and abandoned in place. We cap all active lines at the valve manifold, remove sprinkler heads in the turf area, and fill head holes during base preparation. The underground piping doesn't interfere with turf installation and doesn't need to be excavated.

Cost Savings After Removal

• No annual winterization service: save $75-$150
• No spring startup and adjustment: save $75-$150
• No mid-season repairs for broken heads or lines: save $100-$400
• No controller programming and monitoring
• Zero irrigation water cost: save $150-$300 annually
• No backflow preventer testing: save $50-$100
• Total annual savings: $450-$1,100

Keeping Partial Irrigation

If you're installing turf in some areas but keeping natural landscaping in others, we can reconfigure your irrigation system to serve only the remaining natural areas. This typically involves capping zones in the turf area and adjusting the remaining zones for optimal coverage of your garden beds and remaining lawn sections.