A new sprinkler system installation is a smart choice when you need lush landscaping for your wide-ranging property, and your current water distribution method just isn’t cutting it. A customized sprinkler system allows for wider coverage, automation, and give you decent growth with a lot less trouble. If you’re planning to install an irrigation system this summer for your lawn or property, Whittemore Sprinkler Company in Lincoln, Nebraska, recommends preparing for your upcoming installation with the following advice:

Research & Measure Your Property

The more information you can provide about your property, whether it’s a golf course or private lawn, the easier it will be to design the ideal sprinkler system installation.

Measure the area that will contain the new system, noting any dips or rises in the land. You should also use small flags to mark the locations of all buried cables and plumbing in the area, so they're not disturbed by your new sprinkler system. All this information, including measurements, should be incorporated into a diagram for easy reference.

Make Water Related Measurements

Your sprinkler system contractors will need to know how much water pressure they’ll be working with, as this will determine the sprinkler heads and model they’ll need to order. Measure the pressure from your outdoor spigot using a simple pressure gauge from your local hardware store. Following this step, you should also measure how long it takes your outdoor faucet to fill a five-gallon bucket.

Learn as much as you can about your property and its sprinkler needs, and you’ll be prepared for your installation. To talk to a professional about getting a custom sprinkler system installation, give Whittemore Sprinkler Company a call at (402) 476-8552. More information about their services is available on their website. They service all sprinkler brands, including Toro®, Hunter®, and Rain Bird®.