Founded 1984 • With Angi since August 2001
American National Sprinkler and Lighting is a family owned business heading into its 33rd year with more than 9000 satisfied clients. We can design, install and service a sprinkler or lighting system to meet your lawn and landscape dreams as well as your budget. Our motto "Install one time...Satisfaction for a lifetime" was created because we are driven to customer satisfaction!
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Jennifer P.
06/05/2021
This is the second home that we have had American National install our sprinkler system and we have been extremely happy. They are a top notch company and handled our job with professionalism from the time they quoted through installation, taking time to understand the yard and what will provide the best results for each area. They offer great support to help owners get comfortable with using the system as well. We highly recommend their work and maintenance!
Description of Work
Sprinkler Installation
Category
irrigation systems
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you!Don W.
11/03/2020
Everything went extremely well. Laury was great to work with. Questions directed to him were answered quickly. Installation team was very professional and courteous. Follow-up instructions for working the system through the iPhone app by Simon was also excellent. Project inspected by Village of Buffalo Grove (following installation) passed first time with no issues.
Description of Work
Install underground sprinkler system.
Category
outdoor lighting
Cost
$6,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the amazing review [Member Name Removed]!Al S.
07/29/2020
The installation of our new home’s sprinkler system in 1990 was flawless. After the installation American National Sprinkler turned our system on in the spring, drained & shut down in the fall, and serviced our system for 30 years. Pricing was always fair. I never felt like they were trying to overcharge. Their service employees were always professional, courteous, and prompt. Customer service was the same and helpful. Our lawn always looked GREAT. Friends, and family always asked why - my response was fertilizing but mostly due to my AMERICAN NATIONAL sprinkler system.
Description of Work
Installation and 30 years of service
Category
irrigation systems
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the amazing review [Member Name Removed]!John O.
06/30/2020
They weren’t taking on new customers
Description of Work
Repair leaking heads
Category
irrigation systems, outdoor lighting
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed], i'm sorry but it is company policy to not take on systems we did not install ourselves. It becomes inefficient to service them.Lynn L.
05/05/2020
Can't say enough good things about Am National. We installed our in ground system over 12 years ago and it is still going strong! Am National has been wonderful to work with. I recommended them to my neighbor last year and she also raves about the service and product. Overall the team is professional and communicative. When they open the system the foreman always lets me know the status of all the sprinkler heads and shows me any problems. He then discusses options and performs whatever work needs to be done. The workers set your system to where you had set last year and work with you if you need any changes. Workers do enter your home to open and close the system but always wear booties and never leave any kind of mess or anything behind. I did have an issue once with a line leaking underground due to a tree removal and the company sent someone out right away to evaluate. It turned out there was no leak. They were very thorough and explained everything.
Description of Work
Every year our in- ground sprinkler system is opened, maintained and closed
Category
irrigation systems
Cost
$90
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you so much!Michelle S.
10/30/2019
Continually pleased with their service. Have used for 4 yrs to maintain lawn irrigation and back-flow test. Diego came out today. He was friendly, efficient and communicated well. Company always responds timely to questions as well.
Description of Work
closed lawn irrigation
Category
irrigation systems
Cost
$110
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for the amazing review!CHRISTOPHER M.
10/18/2019
Katie G.
10/16/2019
Stephen G.
10/16/2019
Edmund W.
05/16/2019
They said they are not accepting new customers unless they installed your system.
Description of Work
I need sprinkler maintenance
Category
irrigation systems
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed], I am sorry for the inconvenience, but it is a company policy that we do not take on irrigation systems we did not install ourselves. There are a lot of compatibility issues for us when we take on other systems due to the fact they use completely different parts and because of that maintaining/servicing these systems becomes extremely inefficient. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.Jeffrey S.
03/29/2018
I have to respect a company that does a great job and has great reviews and will not risk their reputation by taking on new customers. That said, I was looking for someone to quote lighting and irrigation service as a new person to the area. I should have read other negative review that would have let me know they are no longer taking on irrigation customers. Hopefully this will review will help others avoid the same mistake.
Description of Work
Looking for someone to do lighting and irrigation service
Category
irrigation systems
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed], I am sorry for the inconvenience, but it is a company policy that we do not take on irrigation systems we did not install ourselves. There are a lot of compatibility issues for us when we take on other systems due to the fact they use completely different parts and because of that maintaining/servicing these systems becomes extremely inefficient. Our process for when someone calls to service a system is to refer that person out to a reliable company in their area, so while we could not do the work we pointed you in the right direction to someone who could. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.Harold B.
01/29/2018
The work was performed promptly and accurately. The systems were installed in 2008 and I use them every year for maintenance as well as opening and closing the sprinkler system. All of their employees have been knowledgeable, professional and friendly. I would heartily recommend them.
Description of Work
They installed a sprinkler system and a landscape lighting system
Category
irrigation systems, outdoor lighting
Cost
$17,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you so much [Member Name Removed] for the amazing review!David T.
12/26/2017
We have been very happy with the products installed by American National Sprinkler and with their excellent service over the past 25 years.
Description of Work
We had an underground, automatic sprinkler system installed 25 years ago and have had excellent service ever since.
Category
irrigation systems
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you [Member Name Removed]!Maura H.
11/16/2017
They have been consistently knowledgeable, professional and reliable in all their work. The work quality has been excellent, and they follow through exactly as planned, leaving the worksite very neat. Our beautiful old trees never looked so stately as now, within the glow of their new “nightlights!”
Description of Work
I have used American National for both our sprinklers and landscape lighting.
Category
irrigation systems, outdoor lighting
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you so much for the fantastic review [Member Name Removed]! If you ever need anything else let us know!David H.
11/08/2017
Companies that aren't open to new customers/business shouldn't be allowed on Angie's List.
Description of Work
I have contacted this company twice trying to move my irrigation service to them. The first time was after seeing them at a neighbor's house. Most recently (in October 2017) I noticed their Angie's List listing and called them again. This company does not take new business unless they installed the irrigation system. When I told them they did not install our system, the person who answers the phone acted like my call is big inconvenience. I asked for other suggestions and got 2, then realized I'd had this same conversation several years ago and did use one of their suggestions, and it was a terrible experience.
Category
irrigation systems
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed], i'm very sorry for your unpleasant experience with us but it is a company policy that we do not take on systems we did not install ourselves. Whenever someone calls and we can not take on their system we always refer them out to a company that does work in that specific area, hence why the conversation was similar from two years ago. I again apologize for your experience and if there is any other issues we can help you with please don't hesitate to call us.Ashley R.
09/15/2017
Josh was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with updating our outdoor lighting project for our home.. We look forward to working with him in the future.
Description of Work
Design an updated outdoor lighting scene to the front of the house.
Category
outdoor lighting
Cost
$3,700
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for such a fantastic review [Member Name Removed]!Michelle H.
07/18/2017
Margaret L.
07/03/2017
It was like magic! We have a beautiful garden, and they managed to install everything without disturbing our sidewalk, brick patio, or the garden. They cleaned up so well that you couldn't tell anything had been done. Lauren, the owner, has been fabulous to work with! There were a few small tweeks, and they came back without charging and corrected everything. The employees were wonderful to work with.
Description of Work
They installed a sprinkler system.
Category
irrigation systems
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you so much for the fantastic review [Member Name Removed]!Doug W.
06/25/2017
Nancy K.
05/15/2017
Amazing how outdoor lighting can completely change the curb appearance of the house. My up-lit serviceberry trees outside my living room looked stunning when in full-bloom. The equipment is top-quality, the salesman is on-time & professional and the installers were efficient and knew what they were doing. So impressed.
Description of Work
Lighting for front and backyard
Category
outdoor lighting
Cost
$3,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you so much for the amazing review [Member Name Removed]! If you need anything else let us know!Carol P.
03/24/2017
They are professional and responsive each and every time.
Description of Work
American National Sprinkiler originally installed my system over 22 years ago and has been servicing it ever since. They are professional and responsive each and every time.
Category
irrigation systems
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review [Member Name Removed]!William G.
01/24/2017
Great, did even more than originally required to do.
Description of Work
Relocated some sprinkler heads. I have had the installation and service for 10 years
Category
irrigation systems
Cost
$250
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
[Member Name Removed], thank you so much for the wonderful review! If you ever need anything else please let us know!Carol P.
01/24/2017
They are always reliable, on time and do a great job
Description of Work
Initially the installation of my sprinkler system (in 1982!) They have come out in the spring and fall for opening and closing. The have done some repairs over the years as wear and tear and damage from freeze/thaw and landscaping equipment have occured.
Category
irrigation systems
Hire Again?
Yes
Shane B.
01/16/2017
Other Information
Services Offered
Services Not Offered
Interior, coach and high voltage lighting. Servicing of sprinkler systems not installed by American National.
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Licensed
- Trade License Number
- 055-008957
- Trade License Locale
- Illinois
- Trade License Authority
- Illinois: Plumbers
- Trade License Expiration
- 09/30/2023
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Insured
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