Sprinkler System Installation in Austin, TX
Water-efficient sprinkler system installation by TCEQ-licensed irrigators. We design hydrozones, match heads to coverage, and add backflow and freeze protection so your yard stays green on Austin’s once-a-week schedule. Veteran-owned, 5.0-star rated, with over 20 years of design-build work across the greater Austin area.
A good sprinkler system installation keeps your yard green while it saves water and protects your time. In Austin, that takes more than burying a few pipes. Our clay, caliche, and limestone soils fight the trencher, and the city limits automatic irrigation systems to one watering day a week, so every zone has to count. Thrive Landscape and Design is a veteran-owned, design-build landscaper with over 20 years installing irrigation systems across Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties, and we hold a 5.0 Google rating from 70+ reviews. Every irrigation system installation is handled by a TCEQ-licensed irrigator, as Texas law requires. We design by hydrozone, match heads to each area, set the backflow preventer and freeze protection, and pressure-test the whole system before we hand it over. We are an install and repair shop, not a recurring mowing service, so the system is built to last and run on its own. Our process follows the TCEQ landscape irrigation rules and the City of Austin watering schedule.
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- 500+ Projects Completed
- 20+ Years Experience
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Irrigation Repair
Broken heads, leaking valves, cut wires, and dead zones, fixed fast. We troubleshoot any system, no matter who installed it.
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Drip Irrigation
Water-wise drip puts water at the root of beds, natives, and trees, cutting evaporation and runoff on one watering day a week.
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Smart Irrigation
A weather-based controller that adjusts run times to rain and heat, skips a cycle after rain, and follows Austin’s schedule on its own.
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All Irrigation Services
See the full range of sprinkler, drip, smart, and repair work we handle for yards across Austin.
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Our Process
Site Assessment & Water Check
We walk the property with you and measure what matters: yard size, sun and shade, slope, soil, and your water pressure and flow at the meter. We note where the lawn ends and the beds begin, and where trees and roots sit. You tell us how you use the space, and we give you an honest plan and a clear, itemized written estimate, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
Hydrozone Design & Layout
We group your plants into hydrozones, so the sunny lawn, the shaded side yard, and the native beds each get their own valve and only the water they need. We size each zone to your pressure, pick the right heads, and lay out the controller and backflow location. This is the design step that makes a yard thrive on one watering day a week instead of struggling.
Trenching, Heads & Controller
We trench the lines and set the main, valves, and zones. Our clay holds water and shifts, while caliche and limestone in west Austin can stop a trencher cold, so we bring the right equipment for the ground and set lines at a depth that survives soil movement. We install the heads, run the wire, mount the smart controller, and route around live oaks and tree roots with care.
Backflow & Freeze Protection
Texas rules require a backflow prevention assembly on every system tied to your drinking water, so contaminated water can never siphon back into the supply. We install the correct device for your setup, often a reduced pressure zone (RPZ), and locate it where a licensed tester can test it. We protect the assembly and exposed pipe from freezing so a hard January freeze does not crack the device or split a line.
Pressure Test, Tune & Walk-Through
We pressure-test the system, fire every zone, and tune each head so coverage is even and water does not spray the fence or the sidewalk. We program the controller to a deep, efficient soak on your assigned watering day. Then we walk the finished system with you, show you how to run and pause it, and backfill and clean the site so the yard looks untouched.
Expert Sprinkler System Installation
Travis, Luis and the crew did an amazing job on our front yard landscaping. Travis had a vision that we could've never come up with on our own. They were communicative, hard working and had incredible attention to detail. We were really impressed with our experience and will… Read more
We’ve been very impressed with Travis and his team at Thrive Landscaping. From the initial design consultation through revisions and installation, the entire process was smooth, thorough, and high quality. We needed an HOA-compliant design that improved drainage and reduced… Read more
Travis was very responsive on the pricing . Luis and the crew did an amazing job and fixed a lot of problems that the prior firm had created. Very pleasant group and seem to want to please clients.
Great people providing outstanding service. Our yard has never looked better. And best of all, they stand behind their work. If something needs attention after the job is finished, they’re right on it.
After interviewing several companies, we chose Thrive Landscape to create some hardscaping for our back yard. They installed stone paving for our patio and pool area, a gravel area for our fire ring, and a raised gravel pad for a greenhouse. Everything looks great! We had a good… Read more
Thrive replaced some dying plants in a white rock bed and left it clean and beautiful. You would never know they had been in the rock bed at all - no dirt, no disruption - they left it better than they found it!
Our neighbor a few houses down had Thrive do his property and we liked how it looked, so we decided to contact them to see what it would cost to do our house. Wanted to get rid of the sand burrs and decided to do stone, rock and mulch for the whole yard in front of the house. I… Read more
We have used Thrive landscape for several projects over the past two years. They have delivered outstanding service, careful attention to detail, and impeccable service and care after the project was complete. Travis Odom is outstanding, and his vision helped us transform our… Read more
We were very pleased with Thrive from the initial bid to the completion of the project. We had our front yard and backyard landscaped. Communication was excellent and when a couple issues occurred they were quickly resolved. The onsite crew was great to work with and were… Read more
Excellent service and advice. Knowledgeable, on time, communicative owner, and crew. This is the place you want to call for your landscaping needs! We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and will use the service again. Thank you Travis and crew.
I was really pleased with Thrive. Travis arrived exactly on time for the quote, had a great design, and was able to start quickly once the plans were approved by my HOA. The crew was polite and worked quickly. They left the whole worksite very neat, and my front yard now looks… Read more
Had grass that was dead, Travis and his team transformed my backyard in a few days!
I am a repeat customer of Travis's. He recently transformed my front yard. The design was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish and the crew did high quality work which included clean-up. I will keep coming back to him in the future.
Thrive is a very professional and excellent business - they did a wonderful job on my project and I couldn't be more pleased with the end results. Will definitely use them again!
I had an outstanding experience with Thrive. Quality, honesty, value and customer service were phenomenal! Exceeded my expectations!
Swapped out black stone that were killing my plants with mulch. Added a bunch of plants and sod. Also got my irrigation and stone walkway complete. I say it is all looking great.
I don't know where to begin. Travis and his team provided an amazing landscape design, strategy, and results on our backyard for my 50th birthday celebration. Travis was patient and very detailed with his quote and made sure he covered every detail with me. Once we decided to… Read more
I’ve done two projects with these guys to include a landscaping project where I added sod, metal planters, and plants. The second was a fence repair and both turned out great. They were fairly priced, scheduled quickly, executed on time, and worked through my lunch list at the… Read more
We chose Thrive Landscaping after a friend of ours used them for their own backyard and we could not be happier with our decision. Travis and team were incredibly professional, thorough and communicative the entire time. They added new grass, flowers, gravel and lights to our… Read more
Travis with Thrive Landscape & Design did an amazing job redesigning our backyard! They were hard-working, timely, responsive and appreciated their craftsmanship they put into the project. The space looks better than we imagined — highly recommend!
Wow! Travis and his team did an amazing job refreshing our back yard! They were professional, prompt, respectful and above all had an eye for detail! It was an absolute pleasure working with them to create our dream back yard! I highly recommend Thrive Landscape and DESIGN… Read more
Our project was the tear-out, re-design and rebuild of a fairly substantial deck. Great experience with Travis Odom and Thrive Landscape. Travis is congenial, professional and great to work with. The guys on site did excellent work. We’re very happy with the finished product and… Read more
Mr Travis Odom made an excellent, unique, and original cedar fence design that we ended up using.
Great design and construction for my landscaping project. Travis and his crew were very attentive and detailed. They also took on board our feedback and we’re very willing to evolve their designs.
Travis did a great job fixing the drainage along the side of my house! Was very responsive, timely, and reasonably priced. Would reach out to again for any future landscaping needs.
Travis was very responsive and did an excellent job designing our difficult yard. We LOVE the end result and can’t wait to do phase two. Can’t say enough how happy we are with the design!
A Complete Sprinkler System
Designed & Installed For Austin Yards
A new system is more than heads and pipe. Every lawn sprinkler system installation we build is engineered end to end, from the design on paper to the pressure test on the last day. Here is what goes into the job.
Request A QuoteWe group plants by water need and put each group on its own zone. Turf gets rotary or matched-precipitation spray heads, and beds and natives go on drip, so coverage is even and no area is over- or under-watered on your one watering day.
Texas rules require a backflow prevention assembly on every system tied to your drinking water, often a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) device. We install the right assembly, place it for easy testing, and protect it and exposed pipe from a hard freeze.
We mount a weather-based smart controller, program it to your assigned watering day, and add a rain sensor so it skips a cycle after rain. Then we pressure-test the system and tune every head before the final walk-through.
Why Choose Thrive Landscape and Design?
TCEQ-Licensed Irrigators
Texas law requires a licensed irrigator to install a sprinkler system. Every job we do is handled by a TCEQ-licensed irrigator and built to the state irrigation rules, so your system is legal, safe, and code-compliant.
Water-Efficient Design
We zone by hydrozone, match heads to coverage, and add a smart controller, so a water-saving sprinkler system keeps your yard green on Austin’s once-a-week schedule while it holds your water bill down.
Built For Austin Soils
Expansive clay east of MoPac shifts and holds water, while caliche and limestone in west Austin fight the trencher. We bring the right equipment, set lines at the right depth, and protect tree roots on every clay-soil sprinkler installation.
Veteran-Owned, 20+ Years
We are a veteran-owned, design-build landscaper with over 20 years in Central Texas and a 5.0 Google rating from 70+ reviews. You work with the team that designs and installs your system, not a subcontractor.
Austin’s Go-To Irrigation Company
We design and install sprinkler systems across Austin and the surrounding area, from new builds in Round Rock and Leander to established yards in Westlake Hills and Bee Cave, with full attention to local soil, water pressure, backflow, and the once-a-week watering schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost depends on the size of your yard, the number of zones, the heads, the controller and backflow device, and how much rock we trench through. A small front yard with a few zones costs far less than a full property with turf, beds, and drip. We do not post a flat price, because a fair number comes from walking your yard. Every estimate is itemized and free, so you see what drives the figure before you decide.
Yes. Texas law requires anyone who designs, installs, repairs, or connects an irrigation system to a water supply to be a TCEQ-licensed irrigator, or to work under the direct supervision of one. The rules live in the Texas Occupations Code and the TCEQ landscape irrigation rules in 30 TAC Chapter 344. Every system we install is handled by a licensed irrigator. If a quote comes in unusually cheap, ask whether the installer holds a license before you sign.
It depends on the size and shape of your yard, your water pressure, and how the planting is grouped. We zone by hydrozone, so plants with similar water needs share a valve. The sunny lawn, the shaded side yard, and the native beds each get their own zone and only what they need. A typical Austin residential yard runs several zones. We map them during a free site visit and size each to your pressure and flow.
A backflow preventer stops irrigation water from siphoning back into your drinking water if the pressure drops. Texas rules require a backflow prevention assembly on every in-ground system tied to a potable water supply. Many Austin-area systems need a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) device, which a licensed tester must test, and any system treated with chemicals must use an RPZ. We install the correct assembly, protect it from freezing, and handle the testing paperwork.
Most residential installations take one to three days of work once the design is set and any permit clears. A small yard goes faster, while a large property with turf, beds, and drip takes longer. Hard ground is the main variable. When we hit caliche or limestone, trenching slows down, and we tell you up front when rock is likely to add a day. We give you a realistic timeline in your written estimate before we start.
Yes, and most water-wise systems we build do exactly that. We put the lawn on spray or rotary heads and the beds, natives, and trees on a separate drip irrigation zone. Drip puts water at the root, cuts evaporation and runoff, and keeps foliage dry to fight disease. Pairing turf heads with drip on one controller is the most efficient way to keep an Austin yard healthy on one watering day a week.
Yes. Austin holds a year-round conservation schedule that limits automatic systems to one watering day a week. That makes design matter more, not less. We build every system to deliver a deep, efficient soak on a single day: hydrozones, matched-precipitation heads, drip on the beds, and a smart controller that skips a cycle after rain. Check the City of Austin watering schedule for your address's assigned day and any current rules.
Fixed spray heads put out a steady fan of water over a short distance and cover small or oddly shaped areas well. Rotary heads turn back and forth and throw a stream over a longer distance, so they suit large, open lawns and apply water more slowly. The slower rate helps water soak in instead of running off, which matters on Austin's clay and on slopes. We match the head type to each zone so coverage is even and water is not wasted.
