What an irrigation service agreement is for
Sprinkler systems need a start-up in spring and a blowout before the freeze, and owners forget until a pipe cracks. A yearly plan with those visits, a midseason check and backflow testing keeps the system healthy and fills your spring and fall routes. Spell out what is extra, like parts and line repairs.
What to put on an irrigation service agreement
- Spring start-up.
- Midseason check.
- Fall winterization.
- Backflow test if required.
- Member rates on repairs.
- Price, billing and cancellation.
A worked example
The owner of the new system signs up for yearly care.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring start-up | 1 | visit | Your price |
| Midseason check and adjustment | 1 | visit | Your price |
| Winterization blowout | 1 | visit | Your price |
| Backflow test | 1 | each | Your price |
Parts are extra at the member rate. As with every template here, it is not legal advice; look up your state's rules first.
Line items irrigation contractors use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler zone, installed | each | Heads, pipe and valve per zone; say rotor or spray. |
| Drip zone for beds | each | Drip line and emitters. |
| Controller, smart | each | Weather-based scheduling; brand and zone count. |
| Backflow preventer | each | Required on most systems; testing rules vary by area. |
| Main line from tap or meter | ft | Pipe size and material. |
| Rain or freeze sensor | each | Shuts the system off when not needed. |
| Spring start-up | visit | Turn on, check heads, set the controller. |
| Winterization blowout | visit | Compressed air to clear lines before freezing. |
| Head replacement | each | Broken or worn heads. |
| Valve repair or replacement | each | Stuck or leaking valves. |
| Line leak repair | each | Dig, repair and backfill. |
| Backflow test | each | Yearly in many areas, by a certified tester. |
| Permit and utility locate | each | Locate before digging; permit if required. |
Terms and deposit language for irrigation
- Deposit. New systems take a deposit at signing for materials. Service calls take none.
- Payment. New systems due on completion and walk-through. Service due on completion.
- Warranty. State your workmanship warranty on new systems, and that parts carry the maker's warranty. Freeze damage on systems not winterized by you is not covered.
- Utilities are located before digging; private lines like lighting and invisible dog fences are the owner's to mark.
- Lawn is restored over trenches; settling may need a top-up later.
- Watering restrictions in your area may limit schedules; the controller is set to follow them.
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer and the start and end dates.
- List what each visit includes and how many visits a year.
- Add your price per line; the plan shows a yearly total, and a monthly figure if billed monthly.
- Fill in what is not covered and the renewal and cancellation terms.
- Check your state's rules, then print it for signatures.
Free tools for irrigation
The same service agreement for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, handyman, hvac, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, solar, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.