Professional Sprinkler & Irrigation Services on the North Shore

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A Healthy Landscape Starts With the Right Water Plan

New England weather can shift on a dime. Long stretches without rain are followed by stormy weeks that flood lawns and gardens — and your shrubs, plantings, and lawn pay the price either way. A well-designed irrigation system takes the guesswork out of keeping your property green, healthy, and stress-free year after year.

For more than three decades, Cole Landscaping has helped homeowners and businesses across the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire install, service, and maintain irrigation systems that quietly do their job — so the rest of your landscape can thrive.

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Cole Landscaping irrigation services on a North Shore residential property
Full-Service Irrigation Care

Every Stage of Your Sprinkler System, Handled by One Team

From the first design conversation to your annual fall blowout, Cole handles every phase of your irrigation system in-house. No juggling vendors. No finger-pointing when something goes wrong. Just one team that knows your property.

Design & Installation

Custom-designed irrigation systems sized to your property, soil type, and plantings — installed cleanly and built to last.

Spring Startup

Each spring, we pressurize, inspect, and tune your system head-by-head so it's ready for the growing season.

Fall Winterization

A proper fall blowout protects your system from freeze damage. We drain every line so nothing cracks when temperatures drop.

Service & Maintenance

Broken head, leaking valve, or controller acting up? Our team diagnoses and resolves issues quickly so your landscape stays healthy.

In-ground irrigation system installation by Cole Landscaping
Step One — Installation

In-Ground Sprinkler System Installation Built for Your Property

No two yards are the same. Sun exposure, slope, soil drainage, plant beds, lawn type, and water pressure all change how a system should be designed. We don't drop a generic layout into your property — every Cole installation starts with an on-site walkthrough and a custom plan.

A properly installed system pays for itself: lower water bills, healthier lawns, and the time you get back not dragging hoses around in July. We work cleanly, restore disturbed turf, and walk you through the controller before we leave so you're never guessing how it works.

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Step Two — Seasonal Service

Spring Startup & Fall Winterization

Spring startup is more than just turning the system back on. We slowly pressurize the lines, inspect every zone, check for damage from the winter, adjust spray patterns, and confirm your controller schedule fits the season ahead. Skipping this step is the fastest way to end up with a flooded flowerbed in May.

Fall blowouts are non-negotiable in New England. Water left in irrigation lines freezes, expands, and cracks pipes, valves, and backflow preventers — turning a $100 service call into a multi-thousand-dollar repair. Our team uses commercial compressors to fully purge every zone before the first hard freeze.

Cole clients are scheduled automatically each spring and fall through our concierge-style service — no calls to remember to make.

Sprinkler running over a fall lawn — irrigation winterization service
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Step Three — Ongoing Care

Sprinkler Service & Maintenance When Issues Arise

Even the best-built systems need occasional attention. Heads get clipped by mowers. Valves wear out. Controllers lose their programming after a power outage. Pressure drops in one zone for no obvious reason. When something's off, our service team is on it.

We service the irrigation systems we install, and we're often called in to take over neglected systems from previous installers as well. Whether your system needs a small fix, a smart-controller upgrade, or a full audit, we'll diagnose the issue and walk you through the options before any work happens.

We also handle smart irrigation upgrades — controllers that adjust schedules based on weather data and soil moisture, often paying for themselves in water savings within a season or two.

Why Cole Landscaping

A Family Business Rooted in the North Shore Since 1991

Irrigation is in our name — Cole Landscaping & Irrigation, Inc. — and it's been a core part of what we do since the start. When you hire us, you get certified specialists, full-service capability, and a team that's still here next year, next decade, next generation.

30+
Years Serving the North Shore
25+
Towns Across MA & NH
In-House
Certified Irrigators
Same-Day
Communication Promise
Common Questions

Sprinkler & Irrigation FAQs

How much does a sprinkler system cost to install in Massachusetts?
Pricing varies based on lot size, the number of zones required, plant beds vs. lawn coverage, and water source. A typical residential installation on the North Shore generally falls in a wide range, and we'll always provide a transparent itemized quote after an on-site walkthrough — no surprises. Visit our pricing page for general guidance, or request a free quote.
Do you service sprinkler systems Cole didn't install?
Yes. We're often brought in to take over irrigation systems that were installed by other companies — whether the original installer is no longer in business or simply not providing the service level you need. We'll inspect the system, document its current condition, and identify any updates needed to bring it up to standard.
When should I have my sprinkler system winterized?
In the North Shore region, we recommend scheduling fall blowouts between mid-October and mid-November, before the first hard freeze. Cole clients are scheduled automatically each fall — no need to remember to call. Skipping winterization is the most common (and most expensive) irrigation mistake homeowners make in New England.
What's a smart irrigation controller, and is it worth it?
Smart controllers automatically adjust your watering schedule based on real-time weather data, soil moisture, and plant needs — so your system doesn't run on a rainy day or over-water during a cool stretch. For most properties, the water savings alone pay back the upgrade within a season or two, and your landscape ends up healthier in the process.
Do you offer commercial irrigation services?
Yes. Our commercial irrigation team handles installation, maintenance, and seasonal service for HOAs, corporate campuses, retail, healthcare, and multifamily properties across the North Shore. It's part of our broader commercial landscaping services.
What towns do you serve for sprinkler and irrigation work?
We serve the North Shore of Massachusetts and parts of Southern New Hampshire, including Rowley, Newburyport, Andover, Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, Beverly, Topsfield, Boxford, Middleton, Lynnfield, Merrimac, Rye, NH, and surrounding towns. See our full service areas.
The Cole Difference

One Landscape Partner. Every Service. Every Season.

When Cole installs your irrigation, we're also the team that maintains your lawn, designs your hardscapes, prunes your trees and shrubs, and clears your driveway in the winter. That continuity matters — your irrigation team isn't fighting your lawn team, because they're the same team.

It's why so many of our clients have been with us for decades. Whether you're starting fresh with a new system or finally fixing one you've been frustrated with for years, we'd love to talk through what's possible.

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Cole Landscaping client property — healthy lawn and gardens

Ready to Get Your Irrigation System Dialed In?

Whether you need a new system installed, an old one serviced, or a partner you can count on for spring startups and fall blowouts year after year — we're ready when you are.

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