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Make an Irrigation Zone Map Before Winter Closing
An irrigation zone map does not need to be a technical drawing. A simple sketch showing the known zones, controllers and access points can make the closing visit easier to plan.
Build an irrigation zone map from your records
Start with the installer's plan, controller labels and recent service notes. Sketch the main areas, then add the zone numbers you know. Leave unknown pipe routes blank or clearly marked as uncertain. Do not restart a closed system or dig up lines just to complete the drawing.
Add landmarks that help during service
Show controller locations, visible equipment and separate garden systems. Mark the entrances needed to reach them. Note any zone that does not operate or an addition missing from the old plan. These practical details are often more useful for the appointment than a neat drawing with uncertain information.
Date the map and keep it current
Update the sketch when changes are verified and save older versions if they show useful history. Ask the technician to point out corrections. Your map is a helpful guide, not proof of every buried pipe route. Keep that distinction clear when sharing it with another contractor.
Questions and answers
Common questions
Must the map show exact pipe depths?
No. Do not invent underground details you cannot verify.
Can the map help with pricing?
Yes, if it supports a verified active zone inventory.
Request irrigation closing
Call us with your address, known zone count and any access questions. We can discuss the work and confirm an available appointment.
Written for homeowners by The Sprinkler Company Inc. Contact our office to discuss your property and service arrangements.
Use the instructions for the installed equipment. This guide does not replace an on-site assessment.
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