Automatic irrigation: installation and servicing
We install and service your automatic irrigation: drip systems, solenoid valves, controller. Water goes where it's needed, when it's needed, even when you're away.
In Provence, water is precious and summers are long. A well-designed automatic irrigation system waters at the foot of the plants, in the cool of the day, with the right amount. It avoids waste, and plants that scorch while you're on holiday or back home.
We design the system in zones (lawn, beds, hedges, vegetable garden), install the solenoid valves in an accessible valve box and programme everything. After that, we can handle the spring start-up, winterising and repairs.
What we do
- Full installationZone design, trenches, pipework, valve box and solenoid valves.
- Drip irrigationFor beds, hedges and vegetable gardens: water at the roots, nothing wasted.
- ProgrammingSetting run times and start times according to the season and aspect.
- Start-up and winterisingBack into service in spring, draining and protection before winter.
- Leak detection and repairA stuck valve, a punctured pipe, a zone that no longer waters.
Installation, step by step
- Site surveyAreas to water, available pressure and flow rate.
- DesignDividing into zones and choosing sprinklers or drip lines.
- InstallationTrenches, pipework, valve box and solenoid valves, controller.
- SettingsTesting zone by zone and seasonal programming.
Frequently asked questions
Does drip irrigation really use less water?
Yes: the water reaches the foot of the plant, with no run-off and no evaporation from the leaves. It's the most economical option for beds and hedges.
Can automatic irrigation be installed in an existing garden?
Yes. The trenches are narrow and we reinstate the ground after installation.
Does the irrigation need draining in winter?
Yes, to stop frost bursting the valves and pipes. We take care of winterising and the spring start-up.
Who it's for
A new garden, regular upkeep, or a problem outside?
Give us a call: we'll get back to you quickly, come and look at the garden, and give you a quote suited to what you need and what you want to spend.