Colorado cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Colorado
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Colorado costs an estimated $630 - $2,100 per zone. That is 5% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Colorado earn $22.52 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $630 - $2,100
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +5%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #7 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Colorado: $3,790 - $12,600 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Colorado
- Number of zones needed to cover the yard.
- Water pressure, backflow preventer and any local permit requirements.
- Controller type, including smart or weather-based controllers.
- Digging conditions: rocky soil, slopes and hardscape crossings.
- Local labor costs: Colorado landscaping wages are 5% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Colorado compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| California | $635 - $2,100 |
| Vermont | $635 - $2,100 |
| Alaska | $635 - $2,100 |
| Colorado | $630 - $2,100 |
| Minnesota | $630 - $2,100 |
| Connecticut | $625 - $2,100 |
| Oregon | $625 - $2,100 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Colorado
Other landscaping costs in Colorado
- Lawn Mowing$48 - $78
- Lawn Fertilization$69 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $435
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$44 - $82
- Gardener$38 - $71
- Tree Removal$435 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.05 - $2.10
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Landscape Design$770 - $3,300
- Landscaping Installation$3,150 - $16,900
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$37 - $68
- French Drain$11 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$83 - $315
- Xeriscaping$5.24 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $76
- Commercial Lawn Care$865 - $1,750
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Colorado: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Colorado?
About $630 - $2,100 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Colorado than average?
Colorado ranks #7 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 5% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Colorado?
Number of zones needed to cover the yard. Water pressure, backflow preventer and any local permit requirements. Controller type, including smart or weather-based controllers. Digging conditions: rocky soil, slopes and hardscape crossings.
How do I find sprinkler system installation companies in Colorado?
Local Landscaping lists 109 businesses offering this service in Colorado, including in Boulder, Aurora, Thornton, Lakewood and 8 more. Ask each for the number of zones, backflow and permit costs and the warranty on parts and labor.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Colorado by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.