Vermont cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Vermont
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Vermont costs an estimated $635 - $2,100 per zone. That is 6% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Vermont earn $22.76 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $635 - $2,100
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +6%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #5 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Vermont: $3,820 - $12,700 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Vermont
- 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: Vermont landscaping wages are 6% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Vermont compares
| State | Estimate (per zone) |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $660 - $2,200 |
| Washington | $650 - $2,150 |
| California | $635 - $2,100 |
| Vermont | $635 - $2,100 |
| Alaska | $635 - $2,100 |
| Colorado | $630 - $2,100 |
| Minnesota | $630 - $2,100 |
| United States | $600 - $2,000 |
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Vermont
Other landscaping costs in Vermont
- Lawn Mowing$48 - $78
- Lawn Fertilization$69 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$140 - $440
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$44 - $83
- Gardener$39 - $72
- Tree Removal$440 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.05 - $2.11
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Landscape Design$775 - $3,300
- Landscaping Installation$3,200 - $17,000
- Paver Patio$11 - $18
- Retaining Wall$37 - $68
- French Drain$11 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$84 - $315
- Xeriscaping$5.27 - $21
- Snow Removal$33 - $76
- Commercial Lawn Care$870 - $1,750
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Vermont: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Vermont?
About $635 - $2,100 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Vermont than average?
Vermont ranks #5 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 6% above the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Vermont?
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 Vermont?
Local Landscaping lists 5 businesses offering this service in Vermont, including in Springfield, South Burlington, Colchester and Williston. 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 Vermont by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.