Irrigation built for high-elevation properties
New irrigation systems and renovations of existing ones, installed by the crews that trench, grade and plant the rest of the project.
Irrigation in this valley works harder than almost anywhere. High elevation, intense sun, low humidity, wind on the mesas and a short season mean new plantings depend on a system that delivers the right water to the right place from the day they go in.
Ridgeline installs irrigation as part of the landscape build. Because we trench, grade and plant with the same crews, the mainline is in before the walls go up, the sleeves are under the patio before it's set, and the zones match the planting plan instead of a guess.
New construction
Complete systems built with the landscape, from the backflow downstream.
Existing properties
Renovation, expansion and repair of older systems, and conversion of spray zones to drip where it makes sense.
Builders and landscape architects
Systems built to the irrigation plan with sleeving claimed on every project.
What's included.
System installation
- Mainline and laterals downstream of the backflow
- Valves, zones and valve boxes
- Controllers and low-voltage valve wiring
- Drip irrigation for beds, trees and native areas
- Spray and rotor zones for lawn
Site coordination
- Sleeving under hardscape and driveways
- Irrigation mainline trenching
- Establishment watering during the plant warranty period
- Winterization coordinated at season end
How we scope it
The irrigation handoff is stated once, on the estimate:
- The plumber delivers a tapped, metered, backflow-protected water source. Ridgeline builds the system from there.
- The electrician provides 110v power at the controller location. Ridgeline mounts the controller and runs everything low-voltage.
- Backflow testing and certification are performed by a certified tester.
- Fall blowouts are coordinated with an irrigation service provider.
Mountain conditions, accounted for.
Water source
Properties here run on treated municipal water, private wells or raw-water ditch systems. The source shapes the filtration, pressure and zoning of the system.
Elevation and exposure
South-facing slopes and mesa tops dry out fast. Zones are laid out by exposure and plant type, not just by area.
Freeze
Systems are built to drain and blow out fully. A line that holds water in October is a repair in May.
Irrigation FAQ.
Can you renovate my existing irrigation system?
Yes. We assess what's there, replace what's failing and expand or rezone the system to match the current landscape.
Do you install drip irrigation?
Yes. Drip is our default for beds, trees, shrubs and native plantings. It uses less water and puts it where the roots are.
Who winterizes the system?
Fall blowouts are coordinated with an irrigation service provider at the end of the season.
Start with the ground.
Tell us about the property and the scope. We'll review it and reach out about next steps.