Short answer: An irrigation audit is a zone-by-zone inspection and test of your system. You get a written report: what's broken, where water is wasted, and a priced, prioritized list of fixes — ready to take to ownership or an HOA board.
What the audit covers
- Every zone run and inspected: leaks, broken and mismatched heads, overspray onto pavement
- Pressure checks (high pressure causes misting and wasted water)
- Controller programming vs. what the plants actually need
- Rain sensor and backflow condition
- Coverage problems: dry spots, wet spots, runoff on slopes
What you get
A short report with photos, organized into:
- Fix now — leaks and broken parts
- Save water — nozzle swaps, pressure regulation, drip conversion of beds, smart controller
- Plan for later — replacements and redesigns, with budget numbers
Common retrofits
- High-efficiency rotary nozzles in place of old spray nozzles
- Pressure-regulating heads or valves
- Converting shrub beds and parking islands from spray to drip
- Smart controllers with flow sensing
Good timing for an audit
Before budget season, before buying a property, when taking over management of a new site, or after a water bill jumps.
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How long does an irrigation audit take?
Most single commercial sites take a few hours on site. You'll get the written report after the visit.
Is an audit useful before we buy or take over a property?
Yes. It tells you the real condition of the system and the likely repair budget before you inherit it.
Can you present the findings to our board or ownership?
Yes. The report is written for non-technical readers, and we can join a meeting to walk through it.