Checklists by trade

Irrigation job checklists

New sprinkler system, drip irrigation install, smart controller install, sprinkler head replace and more. Here are the common steps for 11 irrigation jobs.

Pick the job you are on. Run down the steps. Print this page for the truck. In the app, pick irrigation as your trade and these jobs load as your checklist, next to your before, during and after photos.

New install

New sprinkler system

  • Zones planned
  • Backflow set
  • Lines trenched
  • Heads placed
  • Controller wired
  • Coverage tested

Drip irrigation install

  • Layout planned
  • Main line run
  • Emitters placed
  • Filter / regulator
  • Tested
  • Schedule set

Smart controller install

  • Old controller documented
  • New controller mounted
  • Zones wired
  • App set
  • Tested
  • Customer shown

Replace / 1-for-1 swap

Sprinkler head replace

  • Head found
  • Old head out
  • New head set
  • Adjusted
  • Coverage checked
  • Backfill

Valve replace

  • Zone isolated
  • Old valve out
  • New valve set
  • Wired
  • Tested
  • Backfill

Repair / service call

Zone / valve repair

  • Zone isolated
  • Valve / head fixed
  • Coverage tested
  • Controller programmed
  • Backfill
  • Schedule set

Line break / leak repair

  • Leak found
  • Dug out
  • Pipe repaired
  • Tested
  • Backfilled
  • Turf restored

Zone won't turn on

  • Controller checked
  • Wiring traced
  • Valve / solenoid fixed
  • Zone runs
  • Schedule checked
  • Customer briefed

Renovation / remodel

System redesign / expansion

  • Coverage reviewed
  • New zones added
  • Heads changed
  • Controller updated
  • Tested
  • Map updated

Inspect / maintain

Spring startup

  • Water on slowly
  • Zones run
  • Heads adjusted
  • Leaks fixed
  • Schedule set
  • Report

Winterize / blowout

  • Water off
  • Compressor hooked up
  • Each zone blown out
  • Backflow drained
  • Controller off
  • Photos

Use these as a base. You know the job best, so add or skip steps to fit it. You are responsible for the work and the customer info you collect. See the Terms and Conditions.