Cedar Rapids, Linn County
Sprinkler Installation & Irrigation Repair in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sprinkler repair, new system installs, backflow testing, and fall blowouts for Cedar Rapids homes and businesses. Family-owned out of Marion since 1987.
Family-Owned
Since 1987
Licensed & Insured
Licensed in the state of Iowa
1-Year Warranty
On every system we install
6 certified testers
Backflow testing on staff
Hunter parts
Heads and controllers
Serving Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids sprinkler company that answers the phone
Cedar Rapids is the largest city in Linn County and the county seat. Our trucks run Cedar Rapids routes every working day of the season, from the northeast side near Marion to the southwest neighborhoods.
DDM Irrigation has repaired and installed in-ground sprinkler systems across eastern Iowa since 1987. It's the same family business that brothers Dan and Dave started, working out of one shop in Marion. When you call about a Cedar Rapids yard, the crew that shows up is ours, not a subcontractor.
Cedar Rapids yards range from established lots with mature trees and shallow roots to new construction on the edges of town where the topsoil is thin and the clay sits close to the surface.
Irrigation repair in Cedar Rapids
What we fix on Cedar Rapids sprinkler systems
Most repair calls start with one symptom: a zone that won't run, a wet spot that won't dry out, or a water bill that jumped. We find the cause, tell you what it costs, and fix it.
- Broken or stuck heads
- Mower strikes, snowplow damage, and heads that won't pop up. We carry common Hunter heads on the truck, so most Cedar Rapids head repairs are done on the first visit.
- Zones that won't turn on or off
- Usually a valve diaphragm, a solenoid, or a cut wire. We trace it with a meter instead of guessing and digging.
- Leaks and wet spots
- A soggy patch or a jump in the water bill usually means a cracked lateral line or a leaking valve. We find it and fix just that section.
- Dry spots and poor coverage
- We re-aim, re-nozzle, or add heads so the whole yard gets water, not the driveway.
- Controller problems
- Old timers that lose their program, or a swap to a Hunter Wi-Fi controller you run from your phone.
- Backflow repair and testing
- 6 of our crew are certified backflow testers. If a device fails, we rebuild it and re-test it.
Sprinkler system installation in Cedar Rapids
How a new Cedar Rapids system goes in
We design every system zone by zone for the yard in front of us. Most residential installs are finished in one day, and every one carries our 1-year warranty.
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On-site walk-through
We come out, measure the yard, note the pressure at your spigot, and determine how many zones your yard requires before we quote a number. Free.
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Zone-by-zone design
Head spacing is planned for full coverage, no dry corners. Drip zones for beds can be added as an extra, priced separately from the lawn zones.
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Trenching & pipe
Trenches are cut with a vibratory plow so the sod goes back down clean, with wire pulled to every valve.
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Controller & valves
Hunter controller wired inside the garage or on the outside of your home, valves buried in boxes flush with the ground.
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Same-day finish
Most residential yards are installed, plumbed, wired, tested, and cleaned up in a single day. We walk you through the controller before we leave.
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First year covered
The first winterization in October and first spring start-up in April are included with the install under the 1-year warranty. Product warranty varies by item.
What neighbors say
5.0 on Google
A sprinkler head broke and DDM scheduled fast and arrived right on time. Dave diagnosed it quickly, explained the repair, replaced the head, then checked the rest of the system before leaving.
Kevin S.
Google review
DDM has maintained our system for eleven years. They send reminders in spring and fall, give a two-hour window, and show up prompt and friendly every time. I recommend them 100%.
Mallori D.
Google review
A great experience with DDM Irrigation. They are always on time, highly professional in their work, and the pricing is very reasonable. Highly recommended.
Mohit S.
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Where we work
Cedar Rapids and the rest of Linn County
Cedar Rapids is about 7 miles from our shop at 640 51st Street, Marion. We cover 12 counties across eastern Iowa.
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What Cedar Rapids homeowners ask us
How long does a sprinkler installation take?
Most Cedar Rapids yards are done in one day, including cleanup. Larger properties can take two days.
Will installation tear up my lawn?
No. We use a vibratory plow that cuts a narrow slit instead of an open trench. Within about two weeks, the lines are hard to spot.
Can you repair a system another company installed?
Yes. We service Hunter equipment from the last twenty years. For older or off-brand parts, we fit a modern equivalent.
Do I need a backflow test every year?
Most cities in Linn and Johnson counties require an annual test, and the city usually sends the notice. We test the device and file the report for you.
How much does a new system cost?
It depends on your yard size, number of zones and whether you add drip zones. We give free, written estimates after measuring your property.
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