Consultation & Efficiency Evaluation - Focal Point Smart Irrigation

Consultation & Efficiency Evaluation · Nampa, Idaho

Know exactly how much water your landscape needs, and how well your system delivers it

Two services that work hand in hand. A consultation with a certified water manager sets your landscape water budget, and an efficiency evaluation by a certified irrigation auditor checks how your system is really performing. Together they show you where to save water and money.

How It Works

Two services, one complete water-saving picture

Think of it as the plan and the checkup. One decides how much water your landscape should use. The other inspects how your system is actually doing. You need both to truly save water.

THE PLAN

Conservation consultation

A planning session with a certified water manager to understand your landscape’s water needs and set your ideal water budget, whether the landscape is brand new or well established. We answer your questions and present customized options and solutions built for your specific project.

THE CHECKUP

Efficiency evaluation

A hands-on visual inspection by a certified irrigation auditor that checks the real condition and performance of your controller, valves, sprinklers, and drip system. We note priority repairs and upgrades so you know exactly what to fix first to save water.

Together they answer both questions that matter: how much water your landscape should use, and how well your system delivers it.

The Plan

Irrigation conservation consulting

An irrigation consultation with a certified water manager is an excellent way to understand the water needs of your landscape.

During the consultation, we address your questions, such as how much water your landscape needs. Maybe you are planning a new landscape and want to know its total water requirement. New or established, we help you determine the ideal water use for your landscape. We call that a landscape water allocation, or water budget. Our consultations revolve around your questions and concerns, and we present customized options and solutions fitted to your specific project.

Not all landscapes are the same. They differ in location, size, plant types, and function, and all of those variables make a water budget challenging to quantify. Landscape water management is an applied science, and our certified water managers are qualified to help you determine the best solutions for your water conservation efforts. In other words, we can calculate your landscape’s water footprint. Knowing and managing your water budget eliminates the time and money wasted when a landscape is overwatered.

We will:

Evaluate site conditions and determine water availability and use requirements
Apply working knowledge of irrigation theory, including hydraulics, soil-plant-water relationships, water requirements, and electrical principles
Understand irrigation equipment selection, use, restrictions, and installation methods
Identify and implement system upgrades and modifications, and manage the control system for the most efficient irrigation possible
Provide direction on system use, scheduling, maintenance, and water conservation

The Checkup

Efficiency evaluations

A visual inspection by a certified irrigation auditor that confirms the condition and proper functioning of your irrigation system. Some of the most common issues we find, organized by the part of the system they affect:

Controller

Overwatering schedules
No reference irrigation mapping or runtime charts
No backup battery for time and date retention
Panel and circuit board electrical issues
No smart controller for weather-based adjustments

Valves

Sprinklers

Incorrect water output creating uneven watering
Coverage issues from spacing or nozzle size
Broken, leaking, or damaged components
Tilted or sunken sprinklers
Overgrown plant or grass interference
Misaligned spray overwatering unwanted areas

Drip System

We also note general site observations such as landscape attributes, point of connection, water pressure, estimated soil type, and a check for improper design or installation issues that could affect proper operation. Our evaluation is an overview of how efficiently the system is performing and highlights priority repairs or upgrades that can be done to save water.

Why It's Worth It

How addressing these issues benefits you

Save money

Use less water and prevent costly problems over time.

Lower your annual bill

Watering appropriately reduces stress on the city’s pressurized irrigation system, keeping your water costs down.

Protect your property

Unchecked sprinklers can water unintended areas and cause water damage to sidewalks, driveways, and structures.

Fewer weeds, less herbicide

Weeds love overwatering. Watering correctly means a healthier landscape and less spent on weed control.

Convenience

Smart irrigation makes saving water easier. Check and adjust your watering anytime from your phone or tablet.

Save time

Proper watering makes landscape care easier, with less overgrowth, fewer weeds, plant diseases, and pests.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a consultation and an efficiency evaluation?

A consultation is a planning session with a certified water manager to determine how much water your landscape needs and build a water budget. An efficiency evaluation is a hands-on inspection by a certified irrigation auditor that checks the condition and performance of your controller, valves, sprinklers, and drip system. The consultation sets the goal and the evaluation checks how your system is actually performing, so they work hand in hand.

What is a landscape water budget?

A landscape water budget, also called a water allocation, is the ideal amount of water your specific landscape needs based on its location, size, plant types, and function. Knowing and managing your water budget eliminates the time and money wasted when a landscape is overwatered.

What does the efficiency evaluation check?

It reviews your controller, valves, sprinklers, and drip system for common issues like overwatering schedules, faulty wiring, leaks, broken or tilted heads, coverage problems, and clogged emitters. We also note site conditions like water pressure and soil type, then flag priority repairs and upgrades to save water.

Do I need both services?

They work best together. The consultation tells you how much water your landscape should use, and the evaluation shows how well your system delivers it. Many homeowners start with one and add the other, and we can recommend the right starting point for your situation.

Do you serve Nampa and the Treasure Valley?

Yes. We provide irrigation consultation and efficiency evaluations throughout Nampa and the Treasure Valley, including Caldwell, Meridian, and Boise, Idaho.

Take control of your irrigation system today

Your irrigation system is your home’s most water-consuming equipment, so it needs to be checked and serviced. We are committed to water conservation. If you are looking for a company to help you save water in your landscape, you have found it.