In Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, and Bonita Springs, irrigation is less of a luxury and more of a requirement for your landscape’s survival. Rainfall is seasonal, lawns are sensitive, and code compliance isn’t flexible, especially during dry months and watering restrictions. At Davidson Irrigation & Landscape Lighting, we don’t just install systems, we help homeowners avoid costly mistakes, delays, and post-install headaches. Whether it’s your first system or a much-needed upgrade, knowing what to ask before you start protects both your property and your wallet. These five questions come up in every conversation we have, because they’re the ones that matter most.
While we install irrigation systems year-round in Southwest Florida, dry season installation, typically between November and April, offers the cleanest results. Less rainfall means cleaner trenches, easier backfill, and fewer disruptions to pressure testing or scheduling due to weather delays. Installing during this window also gives your lawn a recovery advantage before summer’s heat and humidity set in. At Davidson Irrigation & Landscape Lighting, we plan installation windows based on your specific property needs and timing, not just our calendar. The earlier you schedule, the better the results; waiting until May often means competing with summer storms and tight permitting timelines.
Most standard residential installs in Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, or Cape Coral take between one and three days from ground break to system calibration. Larger properties with complex zoning or required municipal permits may add time, but we always give a clear project timeline in advance. Davidson Irrigation & Landscape Lighting manages the entire process from site inspection to final walkthrough, so you’re never left wondering what happens next. Our crews move fast, but we never cut corners; we test every valve, every head, and every line before we walk away. Quick installs might sound appealing, but rushed installs usually cost more when things go wrong.
In Florida, rain sensors aren’t optional; they’re required by law on all irrigation systems. That’s not a recommendation, it’s enforced by local municipalities across Estero, Cape Coral, and the rest of Southwest Florida. Smart controllers aren’t required, but they’re worth every dollar for homeowners who want hands-off control and real-time efficiency. Davidson Irrigation & Landscape Lighting installs systems that meet every legal standard while helping you cut down on waste, runoff, and scheduling errors. You don’t just stay compliant, you stay in control, even when you’re out of town or off the clock.
Any irrigation installation involves trenching, but destruction is not part of the process when handled by professionals. We use careful cutting techniques, minimal surface disruption, and strategic crew movement to protect your sod, landscaping, and pavers. Davidson Irrigation & Landscape Lighting restores each yard to near-original condition, usually within just a few days, and often without visible scarring after a week of watering. Most homeowners are shocked at how quickly their lawn recovers and how little disruption they experience. If a contractor leaves ruts or exposed pipes behind, they didn’t do it right, and you deserve better.
If your yard includes any combination of shade, slope, planting beds, or different grass types, the answer is yes. Custom irrigation design ensures every zone receives proper pressure, consistent coverage, and the exact flow rate needed to avoid overwatering or dry spots. At Davidson Irrigation & Landscape Lighting, we map every property in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, and Bonita Springs before we draw a single line or trench. We test pressure, examine sun exposure, and account for runoff to ensure your system does exactly what your yard needs, not just what the installer is used to doing. Cookie-cutter installs waste water, money, and time, and we don’t do them.
Every week, we get calls from homeowners who skipped these questions and now need damage control, not design help. Davidson Irrigation & Landscape Lighting works across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, and Bonita Springs to provide full-service irrigation installation that’s clean, code-compliant, and built for the Florida climate. We don’t guess, we plan, test, and explain every step before we touch your lawn. If you want a system that works the first time and doesn’t leave surprises behind, call us today at (239) 275-8569 to schedule your expert irrigation consultation.
