Sprinkler System Installation
Professional irrigation systems designed specifically for our soils, unpredictable rainfall, and extreme temperature swings. Because your landscape investment deserves precise water management.
Water When You Want, Not When You Must
A properly designed sprinkler system is about precision. The right amount of water, at the right time, delivered exactly where your plants need it. In our feast-or-famine climate, that precision means the difference between a landscape that thrives and one that merely survives.
We've installed irrigation systems throughout the Omaha metro that are still operating flawlessly a decade later, from small residential gardens in Papillion to expansive commercial properties in West Omaha, each one engineered for our unique soil and climate challenges.
Professional Sprinkler Installation Services
Custom System Design
Every irrigation system we install begins with comprehensive site analysis: soil composition, sun exposure, plant water requirements, and existing utilities. We design zones based on actual plant needs, not arbitrary property divisions.
Hunter and Rain Bird Systems
We install commercial-grade components from industry leaders and manufacturers whose products are proven to withstand our temperature extremes and provide decades of reliable service.
Smart Controller Integration
Wi-Fi-enabled controllers that adjust watering schedules based on real-time weather data, soil moisture sensors, and seasonal plant requirements. Skip watering during rainstorms automatically and optimize schedules without constant manual adjustment.
Drip Irrigation Systems
Precision watering for flower beds, vegetable gardens, and newly planted trees using low-pressure drip systems that deliver water directly to root zones while minimizing evaporation and runoff.
Pump Station Installation
Boost water pressure from wells or municipal systems that can't adequately supply sprinkler heads, ensuring uniform coverage across your entire property.
Backflow Prevention Systems
Required safety devices that protect your home's water supply from contamination, installed and certified according to local plumbing codes and water utility requirements.
Why Professional Installation Matters
Hydraulic Engineering: Proper pipe sizing, pressure calculations, and head spacing ensure uniform water distribution, not just random sprinkler placement hoping for the best.
Clay Soil Expertise: Our heavy clay requires specific watering strategies: longer run times with cycle-and-soak programming to prevent runoff and encourage deep root growth.
Freeze Protection: Proper system depth, slope, and drain valve placement prevent costly freeze damage during our harsh winters.
Utility Coordination: Professional utility location and coordination with existing underground services prevents expensive damage and ensures code compliance.
Warranty Protection: Professional installation protects manufacturer warranties and ensures access to technical support when needed.
Water Efficiency: Proper design reduces water waste by half compared to manual watering while providing better plant health.
The Whelans Installation Process
1: Comprehensive Site Survey
Detailed analysis of your property including soil testing, sun exposure mapping, plant inventory, and existing utility location to design optimal irrigation zones.
2: Hydraulic System Design
Engineering calculations for proper pipe sizing, pressure requirements, and head placement ensuring uniform water distribution across all zones.
3: Permit and Utility Coordination
Handle required permits and coordinate with utility companies for safe excavation around existing underground services.
4: Professional Installation
Precision trenching, pipe installation, and sprinkler head placement using commercial-grade equipment and techniques that minimize landscape disruption.
5: Controller Programming and Testing
Complete system programming optimized for your specific plant types, soil conditions, and seasonal water requirements.
6: Client Training and Documentation
Comprehensive system orientation including controller operation, seasonal adjustments, and maintenance requirements, plus complete system documentation.
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"Wonderful company with great customer service. They are always there when they say they will be, prices are always what they were quoted, and our lawn looks amazing. Do yourself a favor by giving them a shot."
Kirk Rohman
"Whelans has been providing lawn services to us for several years now. We have been so pleased. It has been worth every penny to have a green, well-kept yard without the headache of having to mow in the heat, worry about fertilizers, etc. Highly recommend!"
Kate Rahel
"We have been using Whelans at both our home and commercial business building for years, and they are top notch!"
Craig Kelley