Your local sprinkler company serving Erie and Weld & Boulder County.
Trailhead Lawn & Irrigation is based right here in Erie. We're the local sprinkler company your neighbors call for installations, repairs, winterization, and spring turn-ons. We know Erie's heavy clay soil, the Town's watering schedule, and which neighborhoods need extra attention.
Custom residential sprinkler system design and installation. Zone layout, efficient heads, smart controllers, and a full walkthrough when we're done.
Broken heads, sprinkler leaks, valve problems, pipe breaks, and controller issues. We diagnose and fix sprinkler problems fast.
Professional sprinkler blowout in the fall to prevent freeze damage. Spring startup with leak checks, head adjustments, and controller programming.
Erie is currently under a voluntary 2-day-per-week watering schedule after lifting a Water Supply Shortage emergency that banned all residential sprinkler use through March 2026.
Watering schedule:
Even addresses: Monday & Thursday. Odd addresses: Tuesday & Friday. During extreme heat, the Town may authorize a third day (Even adds Saturday, Odd adds Sunday).
Time restrictions:
The Town recommends watering during cool morning hours to reduce evaporation. No formal time-of-day ban published.
Deadline:
Colorado state law requires annual testing. Contact the Town of Erie at 303-926-2870 for the local compliance deadline.
Required device:
PVB or RPZ assemblies accepted per Colorado state requirements.
We offer certified backflow testing as a standalone service or bundled with your spring turn-on.
Heavy clay-loam soil that expands when wet and contracts when dry. Cycle-and-soak irrigation is essential to prevent runoff. Annual aeration can reduce watering needs by up to 25%.
Town of Erie Water Department
303-926-2870Good to know: Erie experienced a severe water supply emergency in early 2026. Water efficiency and smart irrigation are bigger priorities here than anywhere else on the Front Range right now.
We're based in Erie. When you call us, we're already close. We know the soil, the water restrictions, and the neighborhoods. We've worked in Erie Highlands, Collier's Hill, Flatiron Meadows, and most of the newer developments in town.
Erie is under a voluntary 2-day-per-week schedule. Even addresses water Monday and Thursday, odd addresses water Tuesday and Friday. The Town may authorize a third day during extreme heat. Check erieco.gov/drought for the latest updates.
Most residential sprinkler installations in Erie cost between $3,000 and $6,000 depending on yard size, number of zones, and controller type. We offer free on-site estimates.
Wait until late April to early May, after nighttime temperatures stay consistently above 32 degrees for at least a week. Turning on too early risks freeze damage that can cost $500-$1,500 to repair.
Yes. Colorado state law requires annual backflow testing for all irrigation systems connected to municipal water. Contact the Town of Erie at 303-926-2870 for your specific deadline.
Get a free quote on irrigation installation, repair, or seasonal service. Call today or send us a message.
