Analyzing 10,136,83710.1M ReviewsFor 28,72828.7K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 12,879 Google reviews of 57 top-rated sprinkler system installation nationwide; 10 of them in Raleigh, NC. Updated November 12, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of sprinkler system installation).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  The Sprinkler ProjectRaleigh, NC | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%96+14.6Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Systemize Irrigation ServicesRaleigh, NC | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.97 | — |
| 3 |  Cary SprinklersRaleigh, NC | A 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%83+12.6Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.98 | — |
| 4 |  Water Works Unlimited Inc.Raleigh, NC | A 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.82 | — |
| 5 |  Agape Lawn CompanyRaleigh, NC | B 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%82+44.7Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Craft & service penalty83−1.7Momentum penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAD | 4.86 | — |
| 6 |  BackYard Irrigation of NCRaleigh, NC | B 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%71+38.7Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%56+4Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAC | 4.71 | — |
| 7 |  SiteOne Landscape SupplyRaleigh, NC | B 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%73+46.4Reliability 28%86+24.3Replies to reviews 8%15+1.2Experts Score= 72Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BA––AF | 4.73 | — |
| 8 |  Conserva Irrigation of the TriangleRaleigh, NC | B 70How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%73+39.8Reliability 24%61+14.8Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty82−1.8Momentum penalty74−2.6Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAABA | 4.73 | — |
| 9 |  Greenway IrrigationRaleigh, NC | B 68How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%67+9.5Replies to reviews 7%37+2.6Craft & service penalty70−3Momentum penalty55−4.5Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABBBCD | 4.85 | — |
| 10 |  Lawn and Order LandscapingRaleigh, NC | B 63How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%67+36.5Reliability 24%51+12.4Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty60−4Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCBAAA | 4.62 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Drain cleaning | $317 | $423 | $662 | 96% |
| Toilet repair | $264 | $379 | $721 | 97% |
| Plumbing pipe repair | $618 | $983 | $1.9k | 94% |
| Water heater installation | $1.2k | $1.9k | $2.8k | 98% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $251 | $490 | $840 | 89% |
| Faucet repair | $327 | $748 | $1.2k | 94% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $251 | $447 | $596 | 91% |
| Water heater repair | $410 | $556 | $871 | 97% |
| Sewer cleaning | $764 | $1.1k | $1.6k | 88% |
| Shower repair | $277 | $782 | $1.7k | 95% |
| Garbage disposal installation | $463 | $618 | $693 | 90% |
How the 10 sprinkler system installation we rated in Raleigh, NC compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated sprinkler system installation in Raleigh, NC average 4.8★ on Google across 2,145 reviews. Cary Sprinklers has the top rating (5.0★), and Greenway Irrigation has the most reviews (718). Updated November 11, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,145 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Timely and very personal attention. He taught me about my system and what I could manage myself while also offering to help in any way I wanted. Follow up post over 6 months later: I asked for a quote to expand my…” — Google review
“We've been customers for years, they do our regular maintenance and landscape design. We just had them do some updating to our property line with some new trees and shrubbery and we love it! Special thanks to…” — Google review
“We are so very pleased with the exceptional service we have received. They corrected our issues and offered recommendations for further improvement. Not often do you get more than what you ask for.” — Google review
“I haven't received an invoice yet so I have no idea if the price is good bad order normal. I wanted to come and leave a review for the technician who did our work today. His name is Hector Yanez. Hector did a…” — Google review
“I called 4 other companies because of a leak on my irrigation system. Ed was the ONLY one to call back (and promptly I might add). Not only that, when I explained the problem to him he talked me through fixing the…” — Google review
“Nicholas was great. Very knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the new controller. Good pricing, and knows what he is doing. He is our new irrigation professional!” — Google review
“Very happy with the irrigation system. Excellent and responsive customer service. Knowledge and professional team members. Highly recommend for irrigation installation and maintenance!” — Google review
“Great quick response to my request for lawn service. Personnel were extremely nice and attentive to my needs. They completed the work in a timely manner and did the work above my expectations.” — Google review
“Very happy with the advice I received about my lawn. They gave me great information and exactly what to apply at what time. Great customer service which is refreshing!” — Google review
“Chris worked with me to fix an issue and I found him to be honest, reliable and trustworthy. Will call him next time I need work done. A+++” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for sprinkler system installation listings in and around Raleigh, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Cary Sprinklers has the highest Google rating on our Raleigh list: 5.0 out of 5 from 198 reviews (as of November 11, 2026).
Greenway Irrigation has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 718, with a 4.8★ average.
Only open Raleigh-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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Analyzing 10,136,83710.1M ReviewsFor 28,72828.7K Experts