Sprinkler setup in Exeter
Professional sprinkler setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Sprinkler positioned and set up for efficient lawn watering. Even coverage, nothing wasted on paths or fences, and advice on how often to run it.
Get Your Lawn Watering Sorted
There's an art to sprinkler positioning - stick it anywhere and you'll water the fence, the path, your neighbor's car, but somehow miss half the lawn. Get it right and your grass stays green all summer while you sit inside with a cold drink.
💡 Pro tip: Deep watering once or twice a week beats daily light sprinkling. Encourages roots to go deep, making your lawn more drought-resistant.
Good Setup vs Lazy Setup
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Even coverage across lawn | Random dry patches |
| Spray stays on grass | Half the water on path/fence |
| Adjusted for wind direction | Everything blown sideways |
| Timed for early morning | Midday watering (evaporates) |
What You Get
🔧 Professional Setup
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Position | Find the sweet spot for maximum grass coverage |
| Adjust | Set spray pattern to avoid paths, fences, walls |
| Connect | Hose attached, no kinks, good pressure |
| Test | Run it to check coverage and make tweaks |
| Timer | Set up timer if you've got one |
📦 You're Left With
- Sprinkler in the optimal position
- Even water coverage
- Timer programmed (if applicable)
- Simple instructions for moving it if needed
Pricing Guide
| Setup Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single sprinkler | 1 hr | £60 |
| Multiple positions/complex lawn | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. You provide sprinkler, hose, and timer if wanted.
Perfect For...
✅ New sprinkler - bought it but not sure where to put it
✅ Patchy results - current setup missing big areas
✅ Water waste - fed up with soaking the fence
✅ Timer setup - want automated watering but don't know how
Why Choose Us for Sprinkler setup in Exeter?
Sprinkler positioned for even coverage
Adjusted to avoid paths, fences, and windows
Timer setup if you've got one
Advice on watering frequency and duration
What to Expect
Step 1: Survey the Lawn
I'll look at your lawn shape, size, and any obstacles (beds, paths, trees). Work out the best sprinkler position(s) for even coverage.
Step 2: Position & Adjust
Sprinkler goes in the optimal spot, spray pattern adjusted to avoid waste. If your lawn needs multiple positions, I'll mark the spots.
Step 3: Test & Timer
Run it to check coverage is even. If you've got a timer, I'll set it up so watering happens automatically (early morning is best).
🔧 DIY Tips
This is definitely doable yourself if you want to:
🔧 What you'll need
- Sprinkler suitable for your lawn size
- Garden hose long enough to reach the spot
- Optional: timer for the tap
- Measuring tape or just walk it
📐 Finding the right position
- Put sprinkler in center of lawn and turn it on
- Watch where water lands - mark dry spots and wet paths/fences
- Adjust position and spray pattern until coverage is even
- Check corners and edges especially - often missed
⏰ Watering schedule
- When: Early morning (less evaporation, grass dries before nightfall)
- How long: 30-45 mins for most sprinklers (put a tuna can on the lawn - when it's full, that's 1 inch of water)
- How often: Once or twice weekly in dry weather, none if it's been raining
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Watering midday (half evaporates before it reaches roots)
- Daily light watering (encourages shallow roots)
- Forgetting to move sprinkler for second half of lawn
- Leaving it on too long (waterlogged grass gets fungal problems)
💡 Pro trick: Put empty tuna cans or shallow containers at different spots across the lawn while the sprinkler runs for 15 mins. They should all fill roughly equally - if they don't, adjust position or spray pattern.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⏰ Timer worth it? Absolutely. £15-20 for a basic battery one, set it to water at 6am twice a week, forget about it. Best garden investment going.
Hose kinks? Make sure your hose doesn't have tight bends or kinks - reduces pressure and makes sprinklers work poorly. A few cheap hose guides keep it flowing smoothly.
Established vs new lawns: New lawns need daily light watering for the first few weeks. Established lawns want deep, infrequent watering. I'll advise based on what you've got.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in sprinkler setup?
I'll position your sprinkler for even lawn coverage, adjust the spray pattern to avoid wasting water on paths or fences, connect it up, test it, and set a timer if you've got one. You provide the sprinkler and hose.
Do I need to buy the sprinkler first?
Yes - but I'm happy to advise on what type suits your lawn size. Oscillating ones are good for rectangular lawns, rotary ones for larger or circular areas. Most garden centers have them for £10-30.
Can you install a permanent sprinkler system?
This service is for portable above-ground sprinklers. If you want a full pop-up irrigation system with underground pipes, that's a much bigger job - happy to discuss but it's a different ballpark.
Will it cover my whole lawn or do I need to move it?
Depends on lawn size and sprinkler type. I'll position it for maximum coverage, but larger lawns usually need moving to a second position halfway through. I'll show you the best spots.
How often should I water the lawn?
In hot, dry weather, once or twice a week deeply is better than daily light watering. Encourages deep roots. I'll give you specific advice based on your lawn and soil type.
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