What an irrigation work order is for
Irrigation crews trench through lawns that customers care about, near lines they cannot see. A work order with the zone layout, connection point, utility marks and private lines like lighting wires keeps the trenching safe and tidy, and the restoration plan is what the customer sees when the crew leaves.
What to put on an irrigation work order
- Zone layout and head locations.
- Connection point and backflow location.
- Utility marks and private lines.
- Trench routes.
- Lawn restoration.
- Walk-through with the owner.
A worked example
Install day for the new system. Prices are hidden.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap main line at meter, install backflow | 1 | each | Your price |
| Trench and lay lateral lines | 1 | each | Your price |
| Install heads per layout | 1 | each | Your price |
| Install drip in beds | 2 | each | Your price |
| Set controller and test each zone | 1 | each | Your price |
Put the low-voltage lighting wires in site notes. Locate services do not mark them, and cutting them is a common callback.
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. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for irrigation
The same work order 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.