Existing-system audit
Heads, nozzles, valves, pressure, controller capacity and zone performance are reviewed before selecting upgrades.
Make an existing system work better
Irrigation System Upgrades
Practical upgrades for aging systems, changed landscapes, poor coverage and inefficient zone layouts.
The scope
Built as a complete system.
Landscapes change as lawns are reshaped, gardens mature and patios or additions are built. We assess whether the existing irrigation can be improved with targeted changes or whether part of the system should be rebuilt.
- Coverage and zone assessment
- Head and nozzle upgrades
- New or separated garden zones
- Valve and manifold improvements
- Controller replacement
- Adjustments for landscape renovations
Planning the work
What we account for before construction.
An upgrade should improve a defined problem—coverage, control, efficiency, reliability or capacity—without replacing serviceable components unnecessarily.
Coverage corrections
Mismatched heads, changed landscapes, blocked spray and poor spacing can often be corrected through focused layout or nozzle changes.
Control improvements
Modern controllers and sensors can improve scheduling, but the field system must still apply water evenly for the upgrade to matter.
Future capacity
Additional gardens, lawn changes or new zones are checked against available water and controller capacity before expansion.
The RiverCity difference
Designed before it’s buried.
A focused upgrade can retain useful parts of the existing system while correcting the areas that waste water, miss the landscape or no longer fit the yard.
Our process
Clear from first walk to final review.
Audit
We run the system, map the current zones and identify coverage, control and accessibility problems.
Prioritize
Recommended changes are organized around the largest performance gains and the homeowner’s renovation plans.
Upgrade and test
Selected components and zones are improved, then operated and programmed as a complete system.
Preparing an accurate quote
Information that helps us understand the real scope.
Good early information reduces assumptions and helps identify the right site visit, measurements and construction approach for your system upgrades project.
Start your project request- Controller and valve photos
- A list of known coverage problems
- Recent landscape changes
- Zones or areas to add
- Water-service and pressure information
- Preferred smart-control features
Common questions
Good to know.
Can an old irrigation system be upgraded in stages?
Often yes. The condition of the mainline, valves, wiring and zone layout determines which components can be retained and which changes should happen together.
Can you add irrigation for a new garden bed?
Yes, when the existing system has suitable capacity and access for a properly controlled additional or converted zone.
Should the controller be replaced first?
A new controller improves scheduling, but coverage and mechanical issues should also be assessed so the upgrade addresses the whole system.
Vancouver Island service areas
Local work from Campbell River to Central and North Island.
Start a project
Planning a system upgrades project?
Tell us what you want to build and where the project is located. We’ll help define the right next step.