Fairfield County Irrigation Experts

Most appointments are scheduled within the same week, and we often have availability sooner during the busy spring and fall seasons. Submit a booking request and a real person will confirm your time by text or email.

Absolutely. We repair, maintain, start up and winterize systems of every brand, regardless of who installed them. Our technicians work on all major controller and valve manufacturers.

We work on all the major irrigation brands — including Rain Bird, Hunter and Orbit — for controllers, valves, heads and sensors. If you’re not sure what you have, send a photo of your controller when you book and we’ll take it from there.

Winterization is typically priced by the size of your system (number of zones). Most residential blow-outs fall in the $XX–$XXX range — we’ll confirm an exact price when you book. Clearing the lines before the freeze protects your pipes, valves and heads from costly winter damage.

Repairs depend on the problem and parts needed, but we always give you a clear price before any work starts — no surprise add-ons. Common fixes like a broken head or a stuck valve are quick and affordable; larger leaks or wiring faults are quoted after a fast diagnosis.

Yes — there is a standard service-call/diagnostic fee of $XX that covers the visit and a full diagnosis of the issue. If you go ahead with the repair, that fee is applied toward the work. We’ll confirm the amount when you book.

For urgent issues like a major leak or a flooded zone, flag it as an emergency when you book or call us directly at (203) 962-1618 and we’ll prioritize getting a technician out as soon as possible.

Every property is different, so we provide a clear, upfront quote after assessing your lawn size, zones and water source. Pricing depends on square footage, the number of zones and any special features like smart controllers or drip lines — and you approve it before any work begins.

Connecticut requires annual backflow testing to make sure irrigation water can’t siphon back into your drinking supply. Our certified technicians perform the test, handle the certification paperwork and keep you compliant.

In Connecticut we recommend a fall blow-out before the first hard freeze, typically mid-October through November. Clearing the lines with compressed air protects your pipes, valves and heads from cracking over the winter.

Yes. Make it Rain Irrigation is fully licensed and insured for residential and commercial work throughout Fairfield County, and our backflow technicians are state-certified.