Irrigation Design in Memphis & Shelby County
Planning a new sprinkler system? Irrigation design Memphis homeowners and property managers can count on starts with Automatic Rain. We map every zone, sprinkler head, valve and pipe run to scale, check your water pressure and flow, and hand you a complete plan before a single trench is dug. Design plans start at $85.
Irrigation design that gets it right the first time
Most sprinkler problems we repair started on day one: heads spaced too far apart, too many heads on one zone, or pipe too small for the water supply. Professional irrigation design, Memphis-tested by our own crews, solves those problems on paper, where changes are cheap. Our team has designed and installed systems across Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett and the rest of Shelby County, so every plan is built around local clay soil, summer heat and utility backflow rules. Good design is also the foundation of water efficiency, the same goal behind the EPA WaterSense program. Want the details first? Read our guide to how a sprinkler system is designed.
A real plan set, not a sketch
Every irrigation design Memphis clients get from Automatic Rain is drawn to scale over the actual property. It shows where each zone runs, which heads and nozzles go where, and how the mainline, laterals and valves connect back to the water source and controller.
We also run the numbers: available flow and pressure at the meter, pressure loss through the pipe and backflow assembly, and the gallons per minute each zone needs. That analysis confirms every zone will run properly before anything is installed.
A real irrigation design: the zone and head layout (top), the parts schedule, and the pressure and flow analysis that proves every zone will run before we dig. Tap any image to view it full size.
Everything a good irrigation design covers
Zone, head & valve layout
Every zone, sprinkler head, valve and pipe run mapped to scale on your property.
Head-to-head coverage
Heads spaced so each spray reaches the next one, for even watering without dry spots.
Pressure & flow analysis
We check available flow and pressure so each zone is sized to run the way it should.
Schedule & parts list
A complete list of heads, nozzles, valves, pipe, backflow and controller for the job.
Zones planned by plant type
Lawn, beds, shade and slope get their own zones, with drip where it makes sense.
Built for Memphis conditions
Clay soil, summer heat and local backflow code factored in from the start.
From first call to finished plan
Tell us about the property
Call, text or email with your address and goals: a new system, an expansion or a full renovation.
We measure & check the water
We gather the property layout and check your water supply and pressure.
We draw the design
Zones, heads, valves and pipe runs are laid out to scale, with a parts schedule and flow analysis.
Review & build
We walk you through the plan, and we can install it when you are ready.
A complete irrigation plan set for a large property: sheet 1 maps every zone, head and valve with the parts schedule and installation notes; sheet 2 continues along the driveway and frontage. Tap a sheet to view it full size.
Local experts who save you water
Up to 30% water savings
Smart scheduling and leak-free design cut waste and shrink your monthly bill.
Fast, same-week response
We’re your neighbors, so scheduling is quick and follow-up is easy.
Licensed & certified
Fully insured, with a state-certified backflow tester on staff for compliant work.
Irrigation design across the Memphis metro
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Irrigation Design in Memphis: Common Questions
How much does an irrigation design cost in Memphis?
For irrigation design, Memphis homeowners pay from $85 for a plan. The final price depends on the size of the property and the number of zones it needs, and we give you a clear price before any work starts.
What is included in an irrigation design?
A scaled layout of every zone, sprinkler head, valve and pipe run, an irrigation schedule and parts list, and a pressure and flow analysis that confirms each zone will run properly.
Do I need an irrigation design for a small yard?
Every new system benefits from a plan, and smaller yards simply need simpler ones. A design catches coverage gaps, pressure problems and wasted water before trenching starts, when changes cost the least.
Can you design an expansion of my existing sprinkler system?
Yes, in most cases. We map what you have today, then plan new zones, drip areas or a smart controller upgrade so the old and new parts of the system work together.
Do you design irrigation for commercial properties?
Yes. We plan systems for HOAs, apartment complexes, retail centers, churches and other commercial sites across Memphis and Shelby County.
Related services
Sprinkler System Installation
Custom-designed new systems with smart control.
Sprinkler Repair & Diagnostics
Fast fixes for broken heads, leaks, and dead zones.
Sprinkler Winterization
Fall blowouts that protect your pipes from freeze damage.
Spring Sprinkler Startup
Turn your system back on and pressurize it safely each spring.
Certified Backflow Testing
State-certified annual testing, filed with your utility.
Smart Weather Controllers
WiFi controllers that cut watering up to 30%.
Drip Irrigation
Low-flow watering for planters, beds, and gardens.