Virginia cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Virginia
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Virginia costs an estimated $590 - $1,950 per zone. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Virginia earn $19.60 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $590 - $1,950
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #29 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Virginia: $3,540 - $11,800 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Virginia
- 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: Virginia landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Virginia compares
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Virginia
Other landscaping costs in Virginia
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $69
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $98
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $390
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $73
- Gardener$34 - $63
- Tree Removal$390 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.98 - $1.97
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.87 - $25
- Landscape Design$675 - $2,900
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,700
- Paver Patio$9.84 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $64
- French Drain$9.80 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.92 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $68
- Commercial Lawn Care$780 - $1,550
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Virginia: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Virginia?
About $590 - $1,950 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Virginia than average?
Virginia ranks #29 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 2% below the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Virginia?
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 Virginia?
Local Landscaping lists 42 businesses offering this service in Virginia, including in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Roanoke 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 Virginia by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.