Choosing Appropriate Irrigation Sprinkler Heads

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Eric was great, he was friendly and on time. My job ended up being bigger than I originally expected and he showed me the issues and explained what was necessary without BSing me. Would definitely use again in the future.
     
   Kyle Treffeisen 
 10 September 2026
 
 
 
 
    Of the three sprinkler repair companies I contacted, Hessenauer was the only one to respond. They provided a date and time, and they arrived on schedule. They did a thorough inspection and fixed multiple problems for a reasonable cost. They are now my "go to" sprinkler repair company.
     
   DL Morrese 
 9 July 2026
 
 
 
 
    Eric has been out here twice to correct everyone else's mistakes and I am so grateful.  I finally have my irrigation system working as it should.  This is a quality company with excellent workers who know their stuff. I'm glad I found them.
     
   A RIA 
 1 July 2026
 
 
 
 
    Eric was out today to repair 3 valves damaged by a lightning hit.  Was on-time, communicated his arrival, and clearly explained the problem.   Very professional.  Emma also was a pleasure to deal with when making the appointment.  Will definitely use them again.
     
   John H 
 14 April 2026
 
 
 
 
    Erik and Chamo were knowledgeable, friendly, and fixed our issue quickly at a very fair price. Thank you so much!
     
   Shari 
 20 March 2026
 
 
 
 
    Could not have worked with a better team. They came out, heard what I wanted, then validated that it was needed, and gave me a quote. They did a lot of repairs on my old system and it is up and running again. I could not have been more impressed with their timeliness, professionalism, and attention to my specific needs as an old home. I will use them again when needed.
     
   Adam Fullerton 
 20 March 2026
 
 
 
 
    I was impressed with Hessenauer Irrigation.  Jay did a great job replacing an old irrigation clock.  He didn't stop there, he checked each of my 4 zones and replaced a few heads that needed to be replaced.  I'm saving their contact info and will definitely use them next time I need any work done!
     
   Jack Rowe 
 19 March 2026
 
 
 
 
    These folks are excellent! I was impressed enough that they will now be doing my irrigation system periodic maintenance.
     
   Mike Sherman 
 18 March 2026
 
 
 
 
    Great company and excellent customer service! Miguel explained everything and was very thorough. This was my first time using their company and I will not hesitate to call them again for any irrigation issues.
     
   Jen Jen 
 13 February 2026
 
 
 
 
    Matthew was superb. Competent and skilled, articulate and patient. Tenacious to work until problem solved.
     
   Jerry & Irene Stoffer 
 16 December 2025

Homeowners are faced with the challenge of choosing the proper sprinkler heads for their lawn. Consider the factors involved with deciding which lawn sprinkler heads are appropriate for the irrigation system you want to install for your home’s landscape.

The type of sprinkler head to use is determined by the area being covered, amount of water pressure available for operation, type of spray desired and a variety of other variables. Choose between rotor and spray irrigation nozzles first, then decide between a pop up or fixed design.

Spray heads will spray water in circular patterns that can be changed and adjusted accordingly. Spacing can vary depending on the nozzle that is installed in the head. These units should be spaced no further than 15 feet apart and supplied with 20 to 30 psi of water.

Rotor heads also disperse water in circular patterns but are used to irrigate larger areas of space. Small rotors tend to cover 15 to 50 feet, while some larger rotors can cover a radius of up to 100 feet. Rotors tend to need more water pressure than spray heads in order to operate efficiently. Rotors are divided into two categories known as impact rotors and gear-driven rotors.

Once you have chosen the type of spray head, you should decide on the sprinkler style desired. The two most popular styles of irrgation spray heads are a pop-up design or a fixed design.

Pop-up is probably the most common sprinkler style chosen by consumers. Installed below the ground, this sprinkler head remains out of sight when not active. The advantage to this style is there are no unsightly sprinkler heads sticking out for visitors to trample over or trip on. Once the sprinkler system is turned on, a little portion of the head emerges above the surface to spray water to the irrigation area.

Fixed sprinkler designs are installed above the ground on a riser and is useful when you need to provide water to higher plants. These are generally cheaper than pop-ups, but not in the middle of the lawn. We encourage installing these in corner areas of the landscape that aren’t frequently walked through.

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