Question 1

What is an Abatement Meter?

Accepted Answer

Sewer-use costs are often calculated based on water usage. Abatement programs allow customers to add a second meter that deducts the water used by the irrigation system from the total water usage. This results in a lower sewage bill.
 
To determine whether your community offers an abatement program, contact the following:
 
RI: Narragansett Bay Commission at (401)461-8848.
MA: The local sewer or water department for your city/town.

Question 2

Does an irrigation system use less water vs hand watering?

Accepted Answer

A properly installed irrigation system, with overlapping coverage, matched, even watering and microclimatic zoning will both conserve more water and cost less. Additionally, no more forgetting to move or shut-off the sprinklers.

Question 3

Will my yard be significantly damaged during installation?

Accepted Answer

We use a vibratory plow to create a slit in the ground and pull the pipe through, minimizing the damage to the lawn. In clean, stone-free soil, the slit is easily closed after installation and mends quickly. In rockier soil, it sometimes takes a little longer for the lawn to mend. Holes are only dug to place the sprinkler heads and the valve box.

Question 4

How much does irrigation installation cost?

Accepted Answer

Every job is different and many factors contribute to the cost of an installation. The primary factors are:
 
* Size of the irrigation area.
* Different features being irrigated: lawn, garden, plants.
* Condition of the soil: rockier soil is slower to install than smooth soil.
* Water pressure: lower pressure requires more watering zones.
* Indoor plumbing/ease of access from the outside.
* Controller Type: More complex controllers cost more than simpler controllers.
* Accessories: Accessories (such as Mock Rocks) will add to the cost of the installation.

Question 5

How much does landscape lighting installation cost?

Accepted Answer

Every job is different and many factors contribute to the cost of an installation. The primary factors are:
 
* Size of lighting area
* Type of lighting (home illumination, path lighting, deck lighting, etc.)
* Number of fixtures
* Condition of the soil: rockier soil is slower to install than smooth soil.
* Existing electrical sources
* Number of runs. will be determined by area size & number of fixtures.
* Transformer Type: Area Size, lighting types, and number of fixtures & runs typically  determine your transformer needs.
* Accessories: Accessories will add to the cost of the installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Abatement Meter?

Does an irrigation system use less water vs hand watering?

Will my yard be significantly damaged during installation?

How much does irrigation installation cost?

How much does landscape lighting installation cost?

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