Estimate how many sprinkler heads, zones, and feet of pipe you need, plus total system cost for your lawn.
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Estimated DIY material costs for pop-up spray head systems.
| Lawn Size | Heads | Zones | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | 6 | 1 | $247 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 11 | 2 | $395 |
| 5,000 sq ft | 26 | 5 | $837 |
| 8,000 sq ft | 41 | 7 | $1,255 |
| 10,000 sq ft | 52 | 9 | $1,574 |
| 15,000 sq ft | 77 | 13 | $2,287 |
Based on pop-up spray heads. Professional installation typically costs 2–3× the materials cost.
A properly designed irrigation system saves water, saves time, and keeps your lawn consistently green. The key is matching the right sprinkler type to your lawn shape and size, and ensuring every square foot gets uniform coverage.
Start with your lawn measurements. You need to know the total area to irrigate and the shape of each zone. Use LotSite to paint your grass areas on a satellite map and get precise measurements — this is especially helpful for planning zone layouts and head placement.
The most common mistake in DIY irrigation is under-sizing zones. Each zone is limited by your water supply flow rate. If you put too many heads on one zone, pressure drops and coverage suffers. Measure your flow rate at the tap before designing your system.
Enter your address to get exact lawn square footage for planning your sprinkler layout.
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