Automatic irrigation system installation in Ibiza
We design and install automatic irrigation systems in Ibiza for villas, hotels, communities and rural estates. We work with leading brands such as Rain Bird and Hunter, delivering drip, sprinkler and micro-spray solutions with smart Wi-Fi controllers and rain sensors. On an island that depends heavily on desalinated water and goes several months without rain, irrigation is not a garden accessory: it decides whether the planting survives the summer and how much it costs to keep. The difference between a properly planned installation and an improvised one rarely shows in year one; it shows in the water bill and in the plant losses by year three. Since 2003 we have installed and maintained irrigation across the island, and most of our work is not new installations but repairing networks laid without a prior survey.
What the installation includes
How we work
- 01
Survey
We measure the actual flow rate and pressure at the supply point. That figure decides how many zones the system can feed, and skipping it is the usual reason an installation waters badly from day one.
- 02
Hydraulic design
Zoning by plant type and exposure. Mixing lawn and Mediterranean shrubs on the same zone condemns one to drought and the other to waterlogging.
- 03
Quote
Detailed proposal with materials, zones and timescales — no open-ended items.
- 04
Installation
Assembly and programming with brand components. No mixed generic parts, which is where leaks begin.
- 05
Commissioning
We set run times per zone and explain the seasonal programming rather than just configuring it.
- 06
Maintenance
Periodic inspections and reprogramming going into and out of summer.
Areas where we offer this service in Ibiza
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Frequently asked questions about automatic irrigation
How much water can be saved?+
A properly designed system can save up to 60% compared to manual watering or traditional sprinklers. The saving does not come from the system alone: it comes from watering before dawn, zoning by each plant's real need, and letting a rain sensor cancel the cycle when it is not required.
Do you work with Rain Bird?+
Yes — we are a regular Rain Bird and Hunter installer. With Rain Bird we are also a distributor in Ibiza, which means spare parts are available on the island rather than waiting on mainland shipping when something fails in August.
Can it be controlled from a phone?+
Yes, we install Wi-Fi controllers with app support. This matters most for villas used intermittently: you can confirm the watering actually ran and adjust the schedule without being on the island.
Do you service existing installations?+
Yes, and it is a large part of our work: maintaining, extending and repairing networks installed by someone else. A system that half works does not need tearing out to be improved.
How much does an automatic irrigation system cost?+
Initial investment sits at roughly 15-30 €/m² depending on the complexity of the installation, with an estimated 40-60% saving on the water bill. The fixed quote follows measurement of flow and pressure at the supply point.
What if the property runs on a well rather than mains water?+
The approach is the same but the design changes: the system must be sized to the well's real output, and often needs an intermediate tank and filtration, because well water carries particles that block drippers. This is common inland on the island.
Can irrigation work under water restrictions?+
Yes, and that is when proper zoning pays off: it lets you cut supply to the less visible areas while maintaining the ones that matter, instead of reducing watering across the whole garden equally.
How often should the system be checked?+
At least twice a year: going into summer, to check for blocked drippers, leaks and pressure, and coming out of it, to reset run times. A buried leak can go unnoticed for months and show up only on the bill.