Irrigation & Drainage Systems for Every Bay Area Landscape
- A Better outdoor experience
We'll schedule a visit and provide a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your needs
- Beauty Meets Functionality
Water Damage and Water Waste Both Start the Same Way: A System That Isn't Working Right
A Bay Area landscape only stays healthy if water gets exactly where it needs to go — and nowhere it doesn’t. That’s the whole job of an irrigation and drainage system, and it’s the only thing J&P Landscape does at this level of depth. We design and install complete systems for homes across Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Los Gatos, and the surrounding Bay Area, and we repair and manage the systems already in the ground — including ones we didn’t originally install. With 38+ years of combined experience and California Contractor License #963784, we’ve seen how Bay Area clay soil, seasonal drought, and microclimate shifts affect a system differently than they would anywhere else — and we build accordingly. Not sure which system fits your yard? Check our irrigation system guide.
- Irrigation & Drainage Services
Bay Area's Most Complete Irrigation & Drainage Services
Most companies install or repair. Very few do both — and almost none also handle the drainage work that irrigation problems so often expose. Here’s everything we cover, in one call.
Irrigation System Installation
A new system is only as good as its design. We map your property’s zones, soil type, and sun exposure before a single pipe goes in the ground, so you get even coverage instead of dry patches and runoff. See our installation cost breakdown for exact pricing.
- Custom-designed systems tailored to your property
- Automated timers and zones for efficient watering
- Professional installation with commercial-grade materials
Drip Irrigation Installation
Drip systems put water directly at the root zone instead of spraying it into the air, which is why they use up to 70% less water than traditional sprinklers. That makes them the right call for garden beds, shrubs, and drought-conscious yards.
- Precision watering for gardens and plant beds
- Significant water conservation and reduced runoff
- Easy integration with existing landscaping
Sprinkler Services
Whether you need a full sprinkler layout for a new lawn or ongoing service for an aging system, we handle installation, head replacement, and zone adjustments so coverage stays even instead of patchy.
- New sprinkler system installation and layout design
- Head, valve, and line replacement
- Smart controller upgrades for water-efficient scheduling
Irrigation Repair Services
- Leak detection and underground line repair
- Valve, controller, and zone troubleshooting
- Fast turnaround to stop water waste immediately
Drainage System Installation
Standing water doesn’t just kill plants — over time it undermines hardscaping and can affect your foundation. We design drainage solutions built for how Bay Area soil actually drains, not generic templates. If your yard floods every winter, our drainage guide covers why.
- French drains and channel drains
- Grading and surface water redirection
- Sump pump installation for chronic problem areas
Irrigation Management Services
A system that was perfectly tuned in spring can waste huge amounts of water by summer if nothing adjusts. Our management service keeps your schedule optimized year-round instead of set-and-forgotten.
- Seasonal schedule and runtime adjustments
- Full system audits to catch inefficiencies early
- Ongoing monitoring for large or multi-zone properties
- Simple, Effective, Professional
How It Works
01
Consultation & Assessment
We evaluate your property, water needs, and soil conditions to design the most effective irrigation system.
02
System Design & Approval
We create a customized plan, selecting the best irrigation method and layout, then review it with you for approval.
03
Installation & Testing
Our skilled team installs the system, tests it for efficiency, and provides maintenance guidance to ensure optimal performance.
- Why Choose J&P Landscape
38+ Years of Getting Bay Area Water Systems Right
Cheap components and rushed installs are why so many “new” irrigation systems fail within a few years. We build to last 15-20 years, using commercial-grade heads, valves, and controllers from manufacturers we trust — not whatever’s cheapest that week. As a fully licensed and insured California landscape contractor with 1,000+ completed projects and 11x Best of Houzz recognition, we’re accountable for the work long after the invoice is paid. And because irrigation, drainage, and drip installation are all handled by the same team, nothing falls through the cracks between separate contractors pointing fingers at each other.
- faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends heavily on system type and yard size. Basic sprinkler systems typically start in the low thousands, drip systems targeting specific zones cost somewhat less, and whole-property systems combining both run higher. We'll give you an exact number after a free site visit.
If your system is reliable overall and you're dealing with one or two isolated issues — a broken head, a stuck valve — repair is almost always the smarter, cheaper move. Replacement makes more sense when failures are frequent and spread across multiple zones.
Most sprinkler repairs run well under a few hundred dollars — a single head replacement is inexpensive, while valve or underground line repairs cost more depending on access. We'll always quote before we start.
Usually it's poor grading, compacted soil, or a drainage system that was never properly designed for your property's slope. It's fixable, and it's often the same root cause behind soggy planting beds.
Drip is better for garden beds, shrubs, and water conservation. Sprinklers cover open lawn area more efficiently. Most Bay Area yards end up using both — sprinklers for lawn, drip for planting beds.
At minimum, once before the dry season and once before winter. Seasonal adjustments catch small problems — a slow leak, a mistimed zone — before they turn into a much bigger water bill or repair.