In Texas, most sprinkler system projects cost between $2,000 and $6,000 per job, with a typical price near $3,500. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical sprinkler system cost
$2,000 – $6,000
per job · typical $3,500
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Sprinkler system cost breakdown
- Small yard (under 1/4 acre)$2,000 – $3,000typical $2,500
- Average yard (1/4-1/2 acre)$3,000 – $5,000typical $4,000
- Large yard (over 1/2 acre)$5,000 – $8,000typical $6,500
At a glance
- Typical range$2,000 – $6,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered91
What Irrigation Systems costs
Covers design, trenching, pipes, sprinkler heads, and controller for a typical residential yard. Costs depend on lawn size, number of zones, and soil conditions. Upgrades like smart controllers or drip systems add cost.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
What affects irrigation cost?
Lawn size, number of zones, local labor rates, and any obstacles like rocks or hard soil. Adding a backflow preventer or smart controller raises cost.
Will it save money on water bills?
Yes, if installed properly and used with a smart controller, it can reduce water waste by targeting specific areas. However, initial cost takes years to recoup.
How can I lower installation cost?
Get multiple quotes, choose a simpler system, and consider DIY for small yards. Also, ask about rebates for water-efficient systems from local utilities.