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Avatar for Impact Irrigation Solutions
Impact Irrigation Solutions
4.7(
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair - For BusinessSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charlie's attention to detail and making sure we are satisfied sets a standard that should be the rule for all businesses. Our system was installed two years ago and serviced by Impact Irrigation. i cannot recommend them highly enough."
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Big J's Irrigation LLC
4.6(
17
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They hit high marks in all areas: Professional, good quality work, good value, responsive, did the work in timely manner and they left our property in great shape. They use quality equipment and was pleasantly surprised that the controller he used was web controlled. If you have any irrigation needs, we highly recommend Big Js Irrigation."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mainline Irrigation Systems
5.0(
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For BusinessLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+2 more

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brian was great. I thought I had some buried sprinkler heads that weren't popping up but it turns out the water line had been punctured. He quickly isolated the leak and fixed it. He then found the sprinkler heads, determined that they were not right for that area of my lawn, and replaced all 5 with what he had with him. He will be returning in a couple days with the best option. He finished in less than 90 minutes and his price was very reasonable. I plan on using Mainline Irrigation for all my future sprinkler needs and have asked Brian to provide an estimate on a drainage job. I would definitely recommend him."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brison Landscaping
4.7(
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For BusinessLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+2 more

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The guys from Brison (3 of them) exceeded my requirements, not only did they level the lawn, they removed all the vines from the house, fence and trees as well as mowing the backyard and bagged and removed ALL the debris. I give them my highest recommendation and my greatest thanks."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Planting grass from seed requires time to grow before it can handle even light foot traffic. Most varieties require a minimum of three months before you can walk on them regularly. You can expect to wait at least one year before your lawn can hold up to heavy use. Because sod is already established, it can be walked on more quickly than grass planted from seed.

You can, like you can put too little down. Sowing too much grass seed can create competition between the seeds for resources (light, water, nutrients) and the seedlings could struggle to grow. When you sow too few, your lawn will come in thin. Your seed product has a recommended seeding rate, so use that as your guide.

The best hardiness zones for St. Augustine grass are USDA growing zones 8, 9, and 10. However, with a bit of extra attention, it'll also grow well in zones 7, 11, and 12.

The average cost to seed or reseed a lawn is about $1,100, with prices typically ranging from $450 to $1,700. The final cost depends on factors like your lawn size, the type of seed used, and local labor rates. On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay between $0.10 and $0.20.

Here are some cost estimates based on lawn size:

  • 500 square feet: $50–$100

  • 2,000 square feet: $200–$400

  • 4,000 square feet: $400–$800

  • 5,000 square feet: $500–$1,000

  • 1 acre: $3,000–$5,880

  • 2 acres: $6,000–$11,760

  • 5 acres: $15,000–$17,640

Popular seed types for residential lawns include bahia, fescue, and Bermuda. Compared to installing sod, seeding is generally a less expensive option, especially for larger areas.

Additional services can add to the total cost:

  • Fertilization: $80–$400

  • Soil testing: $700–$2,100

  • Yard cleanup and leaf removal: $200–$560

  • Weed treatment: $110–$325

  • Mowing: $50–$210

Those who live in between zones may have summers too warm for many cool-season grasses and winters too cold for warm-season grasses. Grasses selected for these climates must be well adapted to both conditions, so opt for tall fescue if your area is more prone to very cold temperatures or kikuyu grass if your home has notably hot summers.

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