Irrigation Design
Visit the site and study the layout. Take plant growth including trees and shrubs into account when designing and placing sprinklers and mirco-irrigation. Make sure the irrigation design strives for zero over spray onto streets, driveways, sidewalks, enterances, parking areas, etc. Design spacing of sprinkler heads with a minimum of "head-to-head" coverage. Use separate watering zones for areas with different water use needs. Work to avoid surface runoff. Where appropriate use drip irrigation to save water.
Irrigation Installation and Testing
Contact appropriate local utility company to locate underground cables, telephone, gas or electric lines, etc. Discuss making any changes with an irrigation system designer. Make an irrigation system map. Make sure the clock is set for the proper day of the week and time of day. Check for any leaks.
Inspect System
Repair or replace broken or missing rotor heads, spray heads, "bubblers" and drip emitters. Make sure all heads pop-up all of the way and fully retract when the water is turned off. Check for sprinklers blocked by grass, plants or other obstacles. Make sure sprinklers are vertical and flush with the soil grade. Check for proper pressure. Clean or replace clogged nozzles and clean the sprinkler's trash screen, if it has one. Make sure all heads direct water to landscape.