SprinklerBlueprint DIY
How it works

From your address to a buildable sprinkler plan — in minutes.

SprinklerBlueprint uses satellite imagery and AI to map your yard, lay out every sprinkler head, route the pipe, and price the whole project — so you can install it yourself and skip the contractor markup.

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1

Enter your address

Type your property address — autocomplete pins the exact spot. We pull a high-resolution satellite photo of your lot. Nothing to download, no signup.

2

AI maps your lawn

Our AI analyzes the aerial image and automatically outlines your turf, flower beds, and obstacles (house, driveway, trees). You get a head start instead of a blank canvas.

3

Refine it your way

Drag any boundary corner to fine-tune. Add or delete lawn areas, mark flower beds (these get drip), draw no-go zones, drop labels (driveway, patio…), and place your water source(s). Undo / redo anytime. Lock the map when you're happy so you can work on heads without nudging the outline.

4

Tell us your water supply

Enter your home's water pressure (PSI) and flow rate (GPM) — we show you how to measure both with a $10 gauge and a bucket. The designer uses these to size your zones correctly and adds a pressure regulator if your pressure is too high.

5

Auto-place the sprinklers

One click lays out every head the way a pro does: perimeter heads on the boundary watering inward (so you never spray the neighbor's yard), then interior heads for full head-to-head coverage. Each head's spray arc (full / half / quarter) is optimized to its surroundings. Drag any head to fine-tune, add or delete heads, and the zones re-balance automatically.

6

Choose your system

You get three complete, buildable options — Budget, Balanced, and Custom — each with a clear rationale and a recommendation. Every option is a true one-stop bill of materials: heads, controller(s) sized to your water sources, valves, pipe (3/4" main + 1/2" lateral), fittings, risers, wire, backflow, and the tool rentals you'll need. An AI reviewer checks the list for completeness before you see it.

7

Get your blueprint & savings

Your plan includes a clean, color-coded installation blueprint — main lines, lateral runs, valves, and cut lengths in feet & inches, just like a contractor's drawing — plus a downloadable PDF. We also show what a professional installer in your area would charge and exactly how much you save by doing it yourself.

8

Build it — or share it

Follow the blueprint, buy the parts through the linked products, and install at your own pace. Want a second opinion? Share a view-only link by text, WhatsApp, or email with a friend or family member.

What you'll need to install it

The parts list

Everything is itemized and linked. Buy as a kit or piece by piece.

Basic tools

A shovel, the rental trencher we flag for larger yards, a pipe cutter, and an afternoon (or a weekend).

Your water info

Outdoor faucet pressure and flow — a 10-minute measurement.

A call to 811

Always call 811 before you dig so underground utilities get marked — it's free.

Common questions

Is this really free?

Yes — designing your system costs nothing. We earn a small commission if you buy parts through the product links, at no extra cost to you.

How accurate is the AI yard mapping?

It's a strong starting point from satellite imagery, but it isn't perfect. You can drag, add, and delete any area in seconds to match your real yard before placing sprinklers.

Do I need to be handy?

If you can dig a shallow trench and connect push-fit tubing, you can install a DIY system. Hose-fed kits need no permanent plumbing; in-ground systems take more work but the blueprint walks you through every run and connection.

How much can I actually save?

Most homeowners save well over half versus hiring a contractor — the labor is the biggest line item, and that's what you keep by doing it yourself. Your plan shows the exact dollar figure and percentage for your area.

Can I come back and edit my design later?

Yes. Your design is saved to a private link. Reopen it anytime to change boundaries, move heads, or switch system options — the parts list and blueprint update automatically.

What about water pressure problems?

The designer sizes zones to your measured flow so each zone runs properly, and adds a pressure regulator automatically if your home's pressure is above the heads' rating.

Ready to map your yard?

Grab your address and have a complete plan in a few minutes.

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