Irrigation 

Jinglepot Landscaping & Irrigation provides a full range of underground sprinkler services throughout Nanaimo. Due to our climate, a well designed and properly functioning irrigation system is an integral part of any landscape in Nanaimo. If you need a new sprinkler system installed, updated or repaired, we can help.  With many years of experience for both irrigation install and service work, we are confident we can offer a solution to any problem you may bring us.  

First and foremost we specialize in sprinkler repair work and over the years we have seen just about everything. On top of the repair work, we do also love to install new irrigation systems. Because of what we see during our service work on both old and new systems, it has always been clear to us that we do not want to compete on price, but on quality and service. We will generally do about a dozen underground sprinkler system installations in Nanaimo each year and it’s not something we rush through.

Warranty issues although not very common, definitely do come up when dealing with pressurized water and underground pipes. There is a lot of moving parts and they can wear out like a vehicle. That’s where we aim to set ourselves apart from other landscaping and irrigation companies. We aren’t the cheapest irrigation contractor in Nanaimo but do not believe the overall value and level of service we offer can be beat.

We use only the best quality parts available from our local supplier in Nanaimo and all systems are designed to be as water efficient as possible.

On top of all the time saved from hand watering, dragging around hoses and using inefficient box store sprinklers, installing a new underground irrigation system is also a great selling feature if you plan on putting your house on the market in the near future.

IRRIGATION REPAIR SERVICE CALL RATES

Irrigation service calls within Nanaimo are billed at a $160 minimum which covers mobilization, travel time and up to 60 minutes on site. Any parts required are billed at retail cost plus 25% which includes a 1 year warranty.  Following the first hour, time is billed at $110/man hour. Please ask about travel rates for areas outside of Nanaimo.

We can not provide free in person estimates for any sprinkler repairs/work on existing systems. Though if you have pictures or a description of the problem we can usually give you a fairly accurate cost. Most irrigation service calls require only 1-2 hours. To provide all clients with reasonable time frame for their appointments, anything requiring more than 2 hours generally has to be rescheduled for a different day.

To schedule an appointment, please call or e-mail to book a time. We will take down all of your info and schedule a time that is convenient for you. We need a valid credit card on file which will not be billed if you choose to pay by e-transfer, cash or cheque. All invoices are due on the date of billing.

Emergency service call rate: $300 initial hour, $220/hr additional time

Winterization

It's not enough to simply turn off your irrigation system for the winter and hope everything works fine in the spring.  We use an industrial air compressor to blow out the system to prevent any damage from frozen water in the pipes. Sprinkler blowouts for residential systems cost $90 plus gst, covering up to 6 zones. The average sprinkler system for residential homes Nanaimo is around 3-6 zones. Additional zones are billed at $10 each. The $90 charge covers 1 tap connection and we need adequate truck and trailer parking within 50 feet of the blowout tap. Additional charges may apply if we need to use hose extensions over 50 feet. Irrigation winterizations must be booked before October 1, all appointments booked after this date will cost $115.

During our winterizing route, we are not able to offer any sprinkler repair service due to a tight schedule. We will make notes of any necessary repairs which can be done at a later date.

Commercial sprinkler/large apartment building complex systems generally run off a larger waterline and take more time to winterize. These are billed at a $150 up to 6 zones for the base charge and $15 for additional zones.

Compare us to other contractors

When you choose your irrigation repair or installation company in Nanaimo, price should always be a concern, as well as reliability and reputation. Irrigation service work in particular is a very niche market. Our pricing is based on the fact that we aren’t typically billing out 8 hours every day. There are repairs where we need to fix something and then come back to make adjustments, supply house runs for the odd non stocked part and the general issue of being in a line of work where there are many unknown variables.

With all of the problems we deal with, we are confident that we can deal with anything that comes our way in the most cost efficient manner while still doing quality work.

HOW MUCH DOES an IRRIGATION system COST?

Sprinkler system installations will start at around $5000 for the most basic small lot pre landscaping or a front yard with just lawn and garden sections. For an average size lot in Nanaimo with modest front and back lawn and a few garden areas, $7-15,000 should be expected.  For properties on the larger end of the scale (1/2-1 acre) you should expect quotes to be in the $15-40,000 range.

Every job has its own unique challenges which is why there is no set “per zone” pricing though about $1500 would be a starting point for reference. We run into a lot of rocky conditions in Nanaimo as well as steep grades which can be difficult to manage, but nothing is impossible.  Whether the installation is in a new or established landscape will also make a difference as there is more trenching and yard restoration work to consider.  While we can give you a general idea of costs on our website, we need to see the yard in person before giving a firm price.  If you plan to have an irrigation system in a new construction home, if possible, try to make sure it is installed before any other landscaping begins.

Quotes are generally firm, though there are circumstances where we can only provide an estimate due to unfinished construction/landscaping, unclear landscaping plans, or very difficult/rocky terrain.

We see a lot of different systems and while it is possible to have quality work done for cheap, those are usually the exception.  We believe you get what you pay for and while we will never be the cheapest company out there, we believe we will provide more than fair value and service that we believe can’t be beat.  A cheaper system might save money short term, but may end up costing more in the long run due to repairs, dead plants or lawn, or even re-installation.  We recommend to do some research and get quotes from more than one Nanaimo irrigation contractor before making a decision.