What are the different types of lawn irrigation?

<div>Lawn irrigation is the process of getting water to your lawn, grass and all, for it to grow. There are five main types of lawn irrigation methods:<ul><li>Manual irrigation puts you in charge of the flow of water. Using a sprinkler head on your hose is best to evenly distribute the water across your entire lawn. This doesn’t take much time but requires you to be physically outside holding the hose. </li><li>Above-ground sprinklers attach to your hose and rotate or oscillate around your lawn. Since these are above-ground, they’ll need to be moved when it’s time to mow, and depending on the size of your property, you might need to move it around your yard for full coverage. </li><li>In-ground sprinklers are flush with the ground when not in use but pop up above the ground level when it's time to water the lawn. Piping for these sprinklers is all found underground, and there are different <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sprinkler-head-types-and-sprinkler-repair.htm">types of sprinkler heads</a> for different uses and lawn sizes. </li><li>Drip irrigation involves drip lines that are more efficient than sprinklers for more extensive lawns. This involves a lot of digging since they are installed underground, but it makes it easy for you to mow.</li><li>Rainwater collection and irrigation uses nature’s precipitation to water your lawn. This option might not be available in every area since semi-reliable rainfall is needed, though the barrels for this system can range from 15 gallons to 10,000 gallons or more.</li></ul></div>

How often should I run my lawn irrigation system?

<div>Even though having a lawn irrigation system to water your lawn is efficient, you do not want to run it daily. It’s best to run your system two to three times a week. The length of time to run your system varies on factors like wind, temperature, and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-choosing-right-type-grass-your-yard.htm">variety of your grass</a>, but 10 to 20 minutes each time is generally preferred. If you water too frequently, you’ll drown your grass and plants.</div>

Top 10 Best Lawn irrigation specialists in Oak Brook, IL

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Last update on August 05, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Everything went as scheduled from the signing of the contract last September to the installation this spring. Katlyn is very professional and dedicated to getting every detail done perfectly. The gentlemen who did the installation were very knowledgeable and neat in getting the grass returned to...
Auto Rain Inc
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Reviewed in September 2024
Auto Rain was very responsive to fixing my sprinkler problem, especially during a very hot and dry period in Chicago. The service agent, Hugo, was very nice and knew his stuff.
Auto Rain Inc
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Reviewed in March 2024
Could not have been better. From the first phone call to the final walk through, First class company with a first class leader. A five star rating is not enough... Should be a 10 Star rating.
Auto Rain Inc
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Reviewed in November 2014
Fabulous! Lifeline responded quickly to my service request, and Tim was at my house one day later. He was professional and courteous, and completed the work quickly. We are planning to remodel both our bathrooms next year, and I will definitely call on Lifeline for an estimate.
Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in September 2024
Installed our system 6 years ago, the system has worked well since install. I would just say get everything in writing and make sure to ask what the life time warranty means. Also check on when they can do you turn on and turn off they are very limited! Where we live they only do one specific...
Water Works Inc
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Reviewed in October 2023
Auto-Rain and owner Katlyn and project lead Junior all did a great job. Excellent communication, strong project management, very knowledgable of the local ordinances, creative in solving problems, reasonable costs.
Auto Rain Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
Their price was expensive for a small yard but the guys are super professional. You pay for what you get. They are a local. They will do a good job because I am a part of their community. They are great.
Diaz Group LLC
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Reviewed in July 2012
This was an outstanding experience! Rafael was on time for the initial consultation; and went over all our hopes and design ideas. He was careful to check in on design preferences (like what color plants to avoid!) and also made many really good suggestions - on plants and layout. The...
Diaz Group LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
I put off getting an irrigation system for years because it was all very confusing to me and I didn’t want to make a mistake with choosing a shoddy irrigation system. Kaitlyn quickly made things easy to understand and presented me with a state of the art watering system. Kaitlyn and her team...
Auto Rain Inc
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Reviewed in July 2023
Excellent work. Kaitlyn and her crew put in a sprinkler system for our new landscape project that included parkways, yard and a large number of plantings. She put in the system before the plantings were done and made a number of adjustments after the landscaping to ensure everything was watered...
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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

148 local quotes requested

Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.

"JD and his team just did the second job for us - new front yard sod & some new backyard plantings. The work is beautiful, just what we wanted, and was done efficiently and with such a great, positive crew. JD is meticulous - you get a beautiful yard and simple instructions to keep it that way! He has a great feel for what the customer wants and understands what it's going to look like all year round and over the long term. His original design is still beautiful almost 10 years later. Highly recommend, thanks JD!"

Pamela S on June 2025

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

65 local quotes requested

MG Landscape specializes in lawn care and snow removal/salting. Our other services include: Planting, mulching, hardscape installation, mowing, stump removal, fall/spring cleanups, weeding, lawn fertilization, aeration and pressure washing. We may not be the biggest, but that's exactly why you should hire us. You will have our attention and will be greeted with someone that´s happy for your business. We will always give you a very affordable price, and will always enjoy the work being done with our diligent and cheerful crew team.

"Marco & his team are fantastic. I've been with them for years and recommend them to everyone I know. Honest, fair pricing, straightforward and reliable. Do yourself a favor and hire MG Landscape."

Matt H on August 2024

"Marco & his team are fantastic. I've been with them for years and recommend them to everyone I know. Honest, fair pricing, straightforward and reliable. Do yourself a favor and hire MG Landscape."

Matt H on August 2024

Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc

Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc

Customers say: Super punctual

36 local quotes requested

40 years of experience

Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We are based out of Downers Grove. We have been servicing the western suburbs for 35 years. Some of our many specialties are designing and renovating your property. We offer FREE ESTIMATES and are FULLY INSURED. We offer 1 Year Guarantee on Plants

"Very well. Owner of company was very enthusiastic, thorough and seemed to really care how everything turned out."

Peter K on July 2025

"Very well. Owner of company was very enthusiastic, thorough and seemed to really care how everything turned out."

Peter K on July 2025

American National Sprinkler & Lighting

American National Sprinkler & Lighting

Customers say: Super punctual

65 local quotes requested

41 years of experience

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!

"Hires them to install outdoor lights and they cut the electrical lines for my septic tank. As I write this review, I have sewage flooding my basement and Dan Askelson says no one can come repair their error for two weeks. Terrible installation and even worse customer service."

Obele B on May 2023

Tmw Enterprises Paving & Maintenance

Tmw Enterprises Paving & Maintenance

Customers say: Quality work

141 local quotes requested

30 years of experience

TMW has been providing Asphalt Paving, Unilock Brick Paving, Concrete, Stamped Concrete, Unilock Retaining Walls and Natural Stone Work for over 25 YEARS. Visit our website www.tmwpaving.com to send a contact request message to schedule a Free Estimate for asphalt, concrete, and/or brick paver work and find out more about our company. Our goal is to provide good communication and quality work while teaching our customers proper maintenance and expectations for their asphalt, concrete, and brick paver projects. We look forward to hear from you. Ty M. Ward TMW Enterprises Paving & Maintenance www.tmwpaving.com

"TMW Enterprises & Beautiful Stones replaced our 20 years old asphalt driveway with an new 3-inch thick asphalt driveway (app. size 850 sqft). The work crew showed up on both days (day 1 - removal old driveway/installing gravel base; day 2: asphalt paving) super punctual at the agreed times. Professional and friendly crew members, very organized, clean work, no mess, and the final result (new driveway) looks great. The agreed total cost is very competitive and worth every dollar. Thank you TMW Enterprises Paving Maintenance, great job."

Theodor U on July 2025

Selvin's Landscaping & Hardscape Services Inc

Selvin's Landscaping & Hardscape Services Inc

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

369 local quotes requested

Welcome to our Angi page! Here at Selvin's Landscape & Outdoor Living | Design & Build Co. we make it our mission to create beautiful outdoor solutions for our residents in Addison, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, Bloomingdale, Roselle, Itasca, and neighbors! From the initial design to the final build, we make it our goal to provide only the best hardscape and landscape services. Over the years, our team grew from a two-person operation into a full staff of certified professionals able to meet your outdoor living needs. Request a quote or give us a call; our representatives will be more than happy to assist you! For more information feel free to visit www.selvinslandscaping.com

"I have used Selvin last winter their salting service and just renewed again. They were prompt, respectful of property and a pleasure to work with. I know I can trust them to be sure my area is free of ice."

Pat V on November 2022

EMERALD BLOOM LANDSCAPING

EMERALD BLOOM LANDSCAPING

Customers say: Super punctual

184 local quotes requested

19 years of experience

We specialize in Landscape Design, Outdoor Living Spaces, Landscape Installations and offer 2 year brick/paver warranty and 1 year plant replacement warranty. We stand behind our work and aim to provide you with an overall feeling of professionalism and security knowing the job will be done the right way. Offering many services to help you to create the most attractive and practical outdoor spaces either at your home or office. Emerald Bloom will be there every step of the way from new construction, to renovation, and on time scheduling and completion. We offer free estimates and enjoy collaborating with our clients to meet individual styles and budgets. We are a family owned and operated company with over 25 years of experience in landscape installation. Our uniformed crews will treat your home like their own. Call today!

"1. They broke the water main in two places, covered it up by continuing the landscaping, lied about breaking it, and offered to re-landscape again later for more money. 2. I told them I wanted ground cover around established trees and on the side of the house. Instead they planted grass there. They then planted the ground cover without first killing the new grass. It looks terrible because of all the grass growing around and rising above the new ground cover. 3. There are many, many large bare spots where grass should be growing. I told them about that but instead of seeding or reseeding the bare spots, they covered it up with the fiber blanket that concealed the fact grass seed wasn't planted until after I paid them. 4. They fixed my brick sidewalk but forgot they were to treat it. When I reminded them to do it, they didn't sweep off the dirt and just covered the dirt. 5. Tore pond liner, covered it up, and didn't reattach to new bricks despite many promises."

Anthony V on July 2024

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

108 local quotes requested

At Luna Lever LLC, we're a team with over 30 years of experience in railroad maintenance, concrete, demolition, and excavation services. We also provide landscape and snow removal services. We offer a wide range of maintenance and construction services in Northwest, Indiana and Chicagoland demolition excavation construction demolition concrete excavation landscape snow removal maintenance and construction

"Very well! Couple ofrainy days however, they were very professional, friendly and kept me updated on status of work."

Michael S on September 2024

"Very well! Couple ofrainy days however, they were very professional, friendly and kept me updated on status of work."

Michael S on September 2024

Water Works, Inc.

5703 Weatherstone Way

5703 Weatherstone Way

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

186 local quotes requested

Our company provides over 25 years experience in taking care of your irrigation and lawn care needs. We specialize in installation of sprinkler systems, and low voltage outdoor lighting.

"Can’t say enough great things about Water Works. I am completely satisfied with the job they did. I started my search for an underground sprinkler system in January 2025. Every part of the company was professional. Eric, Jessica, Desiere and Leo with his installation crew were all outstanding. I believe the price was a terrific value. I would enthusiastically recommend Water Works to everyone"

Rick L on June 2025

Our company provides over 25 years experience in taking care of your irrigation and lawn care needs. We specialize in installation of sprinkler systems, and low voltage outdoor lighting.

Rick L on June 2025

116 local quotes requested

Specializing in the following services: Landscaping and Hardscaping Lawn maintenance Snow removal Seal coating and epoxy flooring Pavers and much more Call or click for your quote today!

"Work started good for the first week, although I was told the job would be completed within 3-4 days. I was told that they had to complete other jobs and would return to my job. But they never returned. Initially they started avoiding my phone calls until I did hear from them any more."

C S on February 2025

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C S on February 2025

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FAQs for lawn irrigation projects in Oak Brook, IL

While watering your lawn by hand might save you money upfront, installing and using a lawn irrigation system does save you money over time. You are less likely to overwater your lawn with a professional irrigation system, which will cause a reduction in water usage. These systems use the right amount of water without waste. In addition, watering your lawn the correct amount will also help prevent different fungi from growing, saving you money in fungi removal costs.

Lawn irrigation is the process of getting water to your lawn, grass and all, for it to grow. There are five main types of lawn irrigation methods:

Manual irrigation puts you in charge of the flow of water. Using a sprinkler head on your hose is best to evenly distribute the water across your entire lawn. This doesn’t take much time but requires you to be physically outside holding the hose.
Above-ground sprinklers attach to your hose and rotate or oscillate around your lawn. Since these are above-ground, they’ll need to be moved when it’s time to mow, and depending on the size of your property, you might need to move it around your yard for full coverage.
In-ground sprinklers are flush with the ground when not in use but pop up above the ground level when it's time to water the lawn. Piping for these sprinklers is all found underground, and there are different types of sprinkler heads for different uses and lawn sizes.
Drip irrigation involves drip lines that are more efficient than sprinklers for more extensive lawns. This involves a lot of digging since they are installed underground, but it makes it easy for you to mow.
Rainwater collection and irrigation uses nature’s precipitation to water your lawn. This option might not be available in every area since semi-reliable rainfall is needed, though the barrels for this system can range from 15 gallons to 10,000 gallons or more.

Even though having a lawn irrigation system to water your lawn is efficient, you do not want to run it daily. It’s best to run your system two to three times a week. The length of time to run your system varies on factors like wind, temperature, and the variety of your grass, but 10 to 20 minutes each time is generally preferred. If you water too frequently, you’ll drown your grass and plants.

The cost of a lawn sprinkler system is $2,550 for the average homeowner. However, this price can range from $350 to $5,000 or more, depending on the type of sprinkler system you install, the size of your yard, and the type of sprinkler heads you choose. For example, rotating or oscillating sprinkler heads are more expensive than stationary ones, making the cost for one sprinkler head $2.50 to $30 each. Likewise, a yard that is 1/4 of an acre in size averages a total average price of $2,460; however, a one-acre yard averages a cost of $9,840.

The total time it takes to install a lawn irrigation system is roughly one to two days. This includes digging trenches for any necessary underground piping, placing the piping, wiring, sprinkler heads, and valves, and connecting your sprinkler system to your water supply. If you have a lawn larger than one acre, or if there are any municipality regulations that extend the project, you can expect the timeline to be closer to two days.