Irrigation Services in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo County

A good irrigation system puts water where the roots are, and only as much as the plants need. An old or patched-together system does the opposite: it sprays sidewalks, floods one bed and leaves another dry. Paso Robles Landscaping installs, repairs and upgrades irrigation in Paso Robles and across San Luis Obispo County, from drip conversions and smart controllers to new systems for a full landscape install.

Call or text 805-712-4440 or send us a note to set up a visit.

Where we work: Irrigation in Templeton, Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Los Osos, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Heritage Ranch, and the rest of our San Luis Obispo County service area.

What we do

• Drip conversions. Spray heads in shrub and flower beds lose a lot of water to wind and overspray. We convert those zones to drip lines or emitters that water at the base of each plant, with a filter and pressure regulator so the drip works as designed.
• Smart controllers. We install weather-based ("smart") irrigation controllers that adjust the watering schedule to local weather, so the system waters less after rain and in cooler months. We set up the zones and schedules and show you how to use the app.
• Repairs and leak fixes. Broken or clogged sprinkler heads, leaking valves, cracked pipes, dry spots and soggy spots. We find the cause and fix it, instead of just replacing the part that looks broken.
• New systems for new landscapes. When we install a landscape, we plan the irrigation with the planting plan: pipe and valve layout, drip for beds, sprinklers only where turf needs them, and a controller that fits the site.
• Water-efficient zoning. Plants with different water needs shouldn't share a valve. We group lawn, shrubs, trees and low-water plants into their own zones, and split sunny and shady areas, so each zone gets the watering it needs.

Signs your system needs attention

• Water running onto sidewalks, driveways or the street
• Brown patches in the lawn while other areas stay wet
• Heads that mist, geyser, tilt or no longer pop up
• A water bill that jumps without an obvious reason
• A controller that still runs the summer schedule in winter
• Shrubs and trees watered by lawn sprinklers

Irrigation and water-wise landscaping

Efficient irrigation and low-water planting work together. If you're replacing a lawn or reworking beds, it's the right time to switch those areas to drip. See our sustainable landscapes page for planting ideas.

Some local water providers help pay for irrigation upgrades. For example, Templeton CSD's Lawn & Irrigation Rebate includes swapping micro-sprayers for drip, and Atascadero Mutual Water Co. lists a credit for weather-based irrigation controllers. Lawn conversion programs often have irrigation rules too: the County's Cash for Grass program requires drip with a pressure regulator, filter and rain sensor. See lawn replacement and rebates for current programs. Rules and funding change, so we check what applies to your address before you buy anything.

How it works

1. Visit and check. We walk the property with you, run each zone and look at heads, valves, the controller and what each zone waters.
2. Plan. We explain what we found and recommend repairs, a drip conversion, re-zoning or a new system, and give you a free estimate.
3. Install or repair. We do the work, test every zone and adjust coverage.
4. Set the schedule. We program the controller for your plants and the season and walk you through it.

Areas we serve

We work in Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo and communities across San Luis Obispo County. Not sure we cover your area? Ask us.

Frequently asked questions

Can you convert my existing sprinklers to drip?
Often, yes. Spray zones that water shrubs and flower beds can usually be converted by capping the spray heads and running drip line from the existing valve, with a filter and pressure regulator added. Lawn areas stay on sprinklers unless you're replacing the lawn.

What does a smart irrigation controller do?
It adjusts your watering schedule based on local weather, so the system skips or shortens watering after rain and in cooler weather. Some water providers offer credits or discounts for them, and we'll check what applies to you.

Why is part of my yard dry while another part is soggy?
Common causes are broken or clogged heads, a leaking valve, low water pressure, or plants with different water needs sharing one zone. We find the cause and fix it. If zoning is the problem, we can re-zone the system.

Do you install irrigation as part of a new landscape?
Yes. We plan the irrigation together with the planting design, so beds, trees and any lawn each get the right type of watering from the start.