Overview
Irrigation specialists are sold for the whole system, and the controller-and-sensors are the line that turns watering into a managed crop input
Irrigation specialists work at the broader end of irrigation: large gardens, parks, sports turf, golf courses, commercial landscapes, and smaller farms where the irrigation system is too large for a domestic installer but too small for a dedicated agricultural irrigation contractor. The trade covers pop-up rotor and spray heads, drip and micro-irrigation for plant beds, valve manifolds, the controller (with weather sensors, soil moisture sensors, and increasingly cloud-based scheduling), and the pump or mains feed. A flat 'irrigation, $1,200' quote without naming the zone count, the head type, and the controller misses how the system is actually designed.
QuoteGenio gives irrigation specialists a quoting shape built for system design. Site survey and water-pressure check as the first line, design with zone layout, heads by type and count with the spray pattern noted, drip and micro-irrigation by metre, valve manifold and controller (with weather, soil moisture, and cloud-scheduling features named), pump or mains connection, pipework by metre, install labour, and commissioning. Send via WhatsApp or email to the property manager or homeowner with a zone diagram, take a deposit on equipment, raise progress invoices through install, and the final invoice closes with the system running on schedule and a seasonal handover for the customer.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every kind of irrigation business, from solo garden installers to small farm contractors handling centre-pivot and drip designs.
The problem
The quoting headaches every irrigation specialist knows
Irrigation work is design-heavy with pipework, controllers, and ground conditions as separate cost drivers. Without a structured proposal listing components, design time, and the controller spec, customers expect garden-system pricing on commercial designs.
Design time absorbed
A proper irrigation design takes 2 to 8 hours of CAD work, hydraulic calcs, and zone planning. Without a design line on the proposal, you absorb the engineering time.
Pipework not itemised
Mainline, sub-mainline, and lateral pipework each have different sizes and costs. Bundle into a flat fee and customers comparing on price cannot see the spec.
Controller upsell missed
Smart controllers (weather-aware, app-controlled) are 5 to 10x the price of basic timers but customers default to basic without seeing the upgrade.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A clean workflow for irrigation. Quote design, pipework, sprinklers/drippers, controller, install labour, and annual service as separate lines. Send via WhatsApp and convert accepted quotes to deposit invoices on signing.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for irrigation work
Line items for design, pipework by size, sprinklers per zone, drip lines per metre, controller, valves, sensors, install labour, and annual service contracts as separate lines.
Works from the survey
Build the proposal at the property after the survey. Branded PDF on every send, public link for property owner or farm manager acceptance.
Quote in under 15 minutes
Templates for residential garden 6-zone, farm centre-pivot, commercial landscape. Each new survey is a few tweaks from sent.
Track installs and service
See which deposits have landed, which controllers are on order, and which annual service contracts are due for the spring start-up.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how irrigation specialists actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Irrigation Specialists choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Irrigation Specialists build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Irrigation Specialists job pricing
A rough guide to what irrigation specialists charge for common work. Pricing varies by system type (residential garden vs commercial vs farm centre-pivot vs orchard drip), zone count, controller spec, and ground conditions. Centre pivots and large commercial systems sit at the top of these ranges.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Residential garden system (6-zone, 600 sqm) | $ 2,800 - $ 6,500 |
| Smart controller upgrade (Wi-Fi, weather-aware) | $ 380 - $ 850 |
| Drip irrigation (orchard, per row metre) | $ 4 - $ 12 / m |
| Centre pivot install (40-80 hectares) | $ 35,000 - $ 180,000 |
| Commercial sports field (rugby, full sprinkler) | $ 18,000 - $ 48,000 |
| Design and hydraulic calc (per project) | $ 380 - $ 4,800 |
| Annual service contract (residential) | $ 280 - $ 850 / yr |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Annual service contracts (spring start-up, autumn shutdown) are the recurring revenue base for irrigation specialists. Quote a 12-month contract on every install so the customer comes back to you for seasonal servicing rather than going to whoever is local in spring.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed-fee pricing for residential and standard commercial systems where the design is locked. Use per-hour pricing for design and hydraulic calculation work. Always quote design as a separate line because design time is real engineering work that should not be absorbed.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here is what a clean garden irrigation proposal looks like. Design, pipework, sprinklers, drip, controller, valves, labour, and service contract each visible on the proposal. Property owners comparing installers accept this kind of itemised proposal faster than a flat 'irrigation' fee.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Residential garden system, 8-zone with smart controller
Design and zone planning (2 hours)
Mainline pipework (32mm PE, 60m)
Sub-mainline and laterals (25mm PE)
Sprinkler heads (pop-up, 32 heads)
Drip lines for shrub beds (60m total)
Smart controller (8-zone, Wi-Fi)
Solenoid valves and manifold (8-zone)
Install labour (2 specialists, 2 days)
Annual service contract (year 1)
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and zone planning (2 hours) | 1 | $ 380 | $ 380 |
| Mainline pipework (32mm PE, 60m) | 60 | $ 18.00 / m | $ 1,080 |
| Sub-mainline and laterals (25mm PE) | 1 | $ 1,200 | $ 1,200 |
| Sprinkler heads (pop-up, 32 heads) | 32 | $ 35.00 / head | $ 1,120 |
| Drip lines for shrub beds (60m total) | 60 | $ 6.00 / m | $ 360 |
| Smart controller (8-zone, Wi-Fi) | 1 | $ 580 | $ 580 |
| Solenoid valves and manifold (8-zone) | 1 | $ 480 | $ 480 |
| Install labour (2 specialists, 2 days) | 1 | $ 1,400 | $ 1,400 |
| Annual service contract (year 1) | 1 | $ 380 | $ 380 |
| Subtotal | $ 6,980 | ||
| Tax (10%) | $ 698 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 7,678 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Design and zone planning time, smart controller upgrade vs basic timer, drip lines for shrub beds (separate from lawn sprinklers), solenoid valve manifold, and the annual service contract. Add these as standard or optional lines so the high-margin items do not silently disappear.
Peer snapshot
How Irrigation Specialists actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Irrigation Specialists on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
15
Quotes sent per month
63%
Average quote acceptance
3 min
Median time to send quote
$ 7,678
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
We talk to a lot of irrigation specialists. The same design, pipework, and controller-upsell mistakes come up install after install. Fix these and your annual service base will smooth the seasonal swing of irrigation work.
Mistake: Design time absorbed
Better: Quote design and hydraulic calc as a separate paid line, refundable on order. Design is engineering work and customers respect seeing it priced openly.
Mistake: Pipework not itemised
Better: List mainline, sub-mainline, and lateral pipework as separate lines by pipe size. Customers comparing on price expect the spec breakdown.
Mistake: No smart controller upsell
Better: Quote both basic timer and smart controller as alternative options on every residential proposal. Customers default to basic but accept smart when they see the price difference openly.
Mistake: Drip and sprinkler bundled
Better: Quote sprinkler heads per head and drip lines per metre as separate lines. Different zones need different irrigation methods and itemising shows the design thinking.
Mistake: Annual service contract not quoted
Better: Quote a 12-month service contract on every install proposal. Without it, the customer goes to whoever is local in spring for the start-up.
Mistake: No deposit on commercial
Better: Take 30 percent deposit on commercial and farm installs because pipework is bulk-ordered and equipment is significant. State on the proposal.
Mistake: No expiry on the quote
Better: Set a 30 day validity. PE pipe and controller pricing moves with import costs. State the validity so old quotes do not bind you to outdated material costs.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote irrigation systems
Always survey the property in person before quoting design work. A 60 to 120 minute survey tells you the area to irrigate, the water source (mains, borehole, dam) and pressure, the zones (lawn vs shrubs vs trees), the soil type, and the existing infrastructure. Quote based on measured numbers and water test rather than guessing because zone design depends on flow rate.
Itemise design, mainline pipework, sub-mainline, laterals, sprinklers per zone, drip lines, controller, valves, sensors, and install labour as separate lines. Customers comparing across installers compare on controller spec and zone design. Quote smart controllers as an optional upgrade line on every residential proposal.
Take a deposit on commercial and farm work. Residential garden systems can usually invoice on completion. Centre pivots and commercial sports field installs need 30 to 50 percent deposit because pipework and equipment are bulk-ordered to spec. State the milestone schedule on long installs so the customer agrees in writing.
Send via WhatsApp and follow up. Property owners and farm managers compare 2 to 3 installers. The first detailed proposal with design line, controller spec, and service contract usually wins. Share the public link via WhatsApp from the survey, follow up after a week, and once accepted invoice the deposit and order pipe. Set a 30 day validity to protect against material price moves.
FAQ
Common questions from irrigation specialists
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. Quote design and hydraulic calc as a separate line, refundable on order. Design is real engineering work, especially on commercial and centre pivot projects.
Yes. Once your quote is ready, share the public link via WhatsApp. The customer opens a branded PDF on their phone, accepts online, and you have a time-stamped acceptance on file.
Quote both basic timer and smart controller as alternative options on every residential proposal. Customers default to basic without seeing the alternative; itemising the upgrade often closes more premium installs.
Yes. 30 to 50 percent deposit on centre pivot and commercial because pipework is bulk-ordered to spec. State on the proposal so the customer agrees in writing.
Quote a 12-month contract (spring start-up, autumn shutdown, annual visit) on every install proposal. State the inclusions so customers see the value of the recurring relationship.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes plus recurring service contract invoicing.
Yes. Quote sprinkler zones and drip zones as separate sections of the proposal. Different areas need different methods and customers respect seeing the design thinking.
Yes, as a separate line on every proposal. Water test (flow rate, pressure) is needed for accurate zone design and customers expect to see it itemised.
If you are tax registered, yes. Show tax as its own line on the proposal so the customer sees the full price before they accept.
30 days. PE pipe and controller pricing moves with import costs. State the validity so old quotes do not bind you to outdated material costs.
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