Rhode Island cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Rhode Island
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Rhode Island costs an estimated $620 - $2,050 per zone. That is 4% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Rhode Island earn $21.82 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $620 - $2,050
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +4%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #14 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Rhode Island: $3,730 - $12,400 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Rhode Island
- 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: Rhode Island landscaping wages are 4% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Rhode Island compares
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Rhode Island
Other landscaping costs in Rhode Island
- Lawn Mowing$47 - $75
- Lawn Fertilization$67 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $425
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$43 - $80
- Gardener$37 - $69
- Tree Removal$425 - $1,250
- Sod Installation$1.03 - $2.07
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Landscape Design$745 - $3,200
- Landscaping Installation$3,100 - $16,600
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$36 - $67
- French Drain$10 - $36
- Landscape Lighting$82 - $310
- Xeriscaping$5.16 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $74
- Commercial Lawn Care$845 - $1,700
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Rhode Island: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Rhode Island?
About $620 - $2,050 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Rhode Island than average?
Rhode Island ranks #14 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 4% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island?
Local Landscaping lists 17 businesses offering this service in Rhode Island, including in Warwick, Johnston, North Kingstown, Lincoln and 4 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 Rhode Island by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.