30 year experience specializing in retro-fitting conventional irrigation systems to drip systems to conserve water. Fine-tuning your existing irrigation system/low voltage lighting systems to run as new.
Description of Work: He put lights up my driveway, and installed a drip system to water garden.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Janet G.
08/2016
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Tom called promptly, was pleasant, stayed with the problem until it was solved.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Pauline Y.
06/2016
1.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
1.0
Bill C.
06/2016
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Excellent timely service and follow up. Tom really knows what he's doing and is genuinely concerned with customer satisfaction!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
J J R.
12/2015
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: My irrigation system was in need of updating. The work was performed professionally but was more expensive than I had expected. Everything was explained in detail and done to my satisfaction.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
colene A.
11/2015
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Frances O.
05/2012
5.0
irrigation systems, lighting
+ 0 more
My outdoor lighting system was installed in 2005 and never worked well. After several years of no light, I found Tom Jara on Angie's list and he worked diligently to repair the system and replace the bulbs. Recently, the lights on one side of the house stopped working and he came by and found that someone had reset the clock so my lights were on at 4am.Tom also repaired by sprinker system. It was installed by one company and then upgraded by another but the sprinklers still didn't work. He anticipated the need for a new sprinkler clock and had it with him.He is polite, professional and delivers good value for the money.
Description of Work: My outdoor lighting system was installed in 2005 and never worked well. After several years of no light, I found Tom Jara on Angie's list and he worked diligently to repair the system and replace the bulbs. Recently, the lights on one side of the house stopped working and he came by and found that someone had reset the clock so my lights were on at 4am. Tom also repaired by sprinker system. It was installed by one company and then upgraded by another but the sprinklers still didn't work. He anticipated the need for a new sprinkler clock and had it with him. He is polite, professional and delivers good value for the money.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
lin R.
05/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Below is the e-mail from my tenant: Thomas replaced all the sprinkler heads, the leaking pipe in the back was replaced, and all the valves were replaced. There was a broken pipe in the front lawn and that's why the grass was always damp because the water was leaking underneath. He wants us to look out for molding on the right side of the house because there was another leak on that side and its very moist. In the future he mentioned you looking into putting a longer drain so the water goes away from the house and not towards the house like it does now. By summer time it should dry out but we have to keep an eye on the inside and outside of the house for water coming in or mold. On the left side of the house he showed us where the control was for the sprinklers on that side. He did a very good job in the front and back yard. I would give him a 10 because he was very nice, was proficient and took the time to explain everything to us.
Description of Work: I purchased a property with the old and broken sprinkler systems. I heard those are very expensive to repair or replace. I almost want to simply remove all existing system since I already spent too much fixing the house but I still did call Thomas to see if it's can be fixed from my budget. I searched Angies list and looked all reviewers. Accurate Irrigation did a good job to fix. The tenant is very happy.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Joanna C.
04/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Iam new to San Diego and I joined Angie's list in order to find reliable professionals. Tom Jara of Accurate Irrigation was the first vendor to call back upon my initial inquiry. He was able to book a consultation appointment. He spent a long time explaining irrigation and considerations for the whole job, there was lots of problem solving involved in my project. Tom was very patient and hard-working throughout this difficult job. We had to schedule several different appointments and work dates and he always called the night before to confirm his arrival. He was always on time and always was in a great mood. I had some follow-up maintenance issues and Tom was incredibly responsive and considerate and went out of his way to assist me above and beyond the call of duty. Tom is a real professional, he takes pride is doing great work and he works hard to get the job done well and right. His pricing is "on the mark" and I feel I had great value in his services and I felt that we had a great working relationship. I highly recommend Tom Jara of Accurate Irrigation
Description of Work: Tom Jara of Accurate Irrigation has been an outstanding provider. I had a very complicated, antiquated irrigation system. There were many "mysteries" to be solved. Tom very patiently and with great effort solved all the problems. It was a 4 day job and each day, he spent the time needed to solve the issues and did so with a smile and a great attitude.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Mark W.
03/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Tom was great to work with. Constantly communicated with me on what was going to happen every day, time he or his helper would be here. Explained how the materials were going to be used and provided a detailed list of all materials costs. Tom professionally installed the system and has been very willing to help in any way follow up issues that may arise.
Description of Work: Estimated materials and time to complete job. laid out where system would go. Assistant dug trenches. Tom put system together, tested and instructed me on how to set timer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
BARRY L.
03/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
The project went very well. Tom is competent and reliable. I would definitely use him again for irrigation issues.
Description of Work: Tom completely renewed my irrigation system. He replaced the controller, all of the valves and many of the sprinkler heads. It was a larger job than I thought, but Tom was very conscientious and kept me closely informed all the way. He was able to correct some long standing problems and, with his careful attention to detail, will save me water in the future. After he was finished, I was not sure the system was working properly, but before I had time to call him, Tom called me and immediately came by and replaced the malfunctining part.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Barbara K.
01/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Tom replaced an old 6-station clock and a broken valve, added a 2-way valve and replaced several sprinkler heads, and cleaned and adjusted other heads as required. I had been having numerous costly problems with my irrigation system and it was great to have an EXPERT evaluate and properly repair it. Tom really knows these systems inside and out, and provides prompt and professional service. I will definitely keep his name in my rolodex for future needs and referrals.
Description of Work: Repaired two landscape irrigation systems.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Deiann E.
11/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Tom was on time and on budget. Great communication throughout the process. Always cleaned up at the end of the work day.
Description of Work: Re-built irrigation system ie control heads, manifold and sprinkler lines.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
KATHRYN K.
11/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
One of our sprinkler zones had completely stopped working and the rest were working poorly. Tom found the problem (a loose wire) & repaired it immediately and then evaluated the rest of the system. On the spot he repaired a few faulty valves and adjusted the entire system. He worked quickly and efficiently and did all this work in an hour and a half. We talked about possibly converting to drip and other ideas about efficiency. Tom was professional and friendly and I will definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Sprinkler system repair and tuneup. Found & repaired electrical problem, replaced and adjusted sprinkler heads, reset clock and watering zones.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$105
Ryan S.
10/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Tom is the owner/operator. He does his own work, so you won't have issues with with workers who lack experience or don't speak english. I believe he really cares about what he does, and that shows in the quality work. He is conscious of cost and did not mark up any of the materials.
Description of Work: Install irrigation valves & pipes
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Sue B.
10/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
He did the work I requested plus checked and adjusted the whole sprinkler system. Found a broken sprinkler riser/head and fixed that too. Everything works great now.
Description of Work: Replace 3 old valves (one was leaking) and convert two sprinklers to drip.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$318
DIANE S.
10/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Tom Jara was wonderful! I called him on Friday and he came on Monday, on time. He knows what he's talking about and knew what was causing the leak near the valve and the odd ticking noise when our automatic sprinklers came on during the night. He spent extra time teaching me how to work our new controller. He went to the supply store for the items needed and made a special point of telling me that he doesn't charge for his time to obtain parts and doesn't mark them up. I could tell from his very fair bill that he was right about that. We had had another estimate and it was almost double what he charges. I will definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken valve, replaced and rewired three selenoids, and replaced and installed a new controller.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
Susan D.
09/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Responded promptly to my initial contact. Came out and offered advice about which type of valve would be appropriate for my needs. Advised me to contact my plumber to install shut-off valve to main water supply. Purchased in-line valves, installed them, ran electrical to an existing automatic timer, ran a line under the sidewalk for a dripline to the parking strip. Also advised about low voltage lighting. Was considerate of my budget constraints and need to run the lines and lighting myself. Would definitely call Tom in the future.
Description of Work: Installed new drip irrigation valves and connected an existing automatic timer to the new valves. Set-up for homeowner to run drip lines.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$265
Michael K.
08/2011
5.0
outdoor lighting, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
Quick response from the intial call. Very friendly, professional, and flexible with my schedule. Walked me through what was going to happen and what he thought was the best for my particular layout. He even asked about future plans to ensure the system he was installing could handle an upgrade down the road. Was prompt, thorough, clean, and he would absolutely be my first call for any future needs I have or if any of my friends and family need a recommendation.
Description of Work: completed general maintenace and repair on existing sprinkler and landscape lighting as well as added a new sprinkler system to the back yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$460
SHARON Y.
06/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
I found Tom on Angie's list. Thank you, Angie's list! He was great. Yesterday morning one station of my lawn irrigation system wouldn't turn off, no matter what I did. Tom came as soon as possible. He quickly solved that problem by removing a part that had been left on the solenoid (but shouldn't have been) and clearing the debris in the solenoid. My system is 20 years old and has had many people fiddle with it over the years but they weren't experts. Tom is. He quickly saw that I had a broken pipe underground that was flooding my garage each time the sprinklers went off, that a sprinkler head on the street was broken so I was watering the street not the lawn. He found a shut-off valve that had been buried in the dirt so long ago I didn't know it was there. It was cracked and leaking. He replaced it. He brought the system up to grade, replacing risers that were too short, sprinkler heads that were soaking the walls, etc. etc. He never pressured me to improve things. He told me what could be done and how it would improve things and gave me the choice. His prices are more than reasonable. He charges you the same amount that he pays (with his contractor's discount) for parts and he doesn't charge travel time for getting the parts. (Well he might if he had to make a long trip, but he didn't.) Great job!
Description of Work: Fixed 20-year-old lawn irrigation system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Kristeen L.
05/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
We called Tom initially since our sprinkler system didn't seem to be working. Tom came by the next day and said that the control unit was broken. We ordered a new unit through amazon.com and installed it ourselves. After working properly for one week, the unit broke again and we asked Tom to come back to help us and also install drip system on several of our flower beds. Tom was extremely punctual in every meeting and explained everything to me (who is absolutely clueless about irrigation and sprinklers) in clear details. Tom had to work longer due to some other issues but did not charge us for overtime. His price is very reasonable and he will show you detail invoice of materials purchased. I am glad we found him on Angie's list - absolutely recommended!!
Description of Work: Fix broken sprinkler unit, adjust sprinkler heads, and install drip irrigation system to several flower beds
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$366
Pamela C.
05/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service is so terrific. He puts the timer on a very good schedule. He set it up perfectly. he alked me through the whole thing when I had issues with the timing. He was always asking about what was going on and was following up just tom make sure I was doing okay with the new system.
Description of Work: Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service set up my valve system for the backyard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
ALICE A.
05/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
He did an outstanding job. When he was putting a timer for the sprinklers, he thought he smelled gas and called the gas company and I indeed had a leak. He was very personable, polite and I will definitely call him again.
Description of Work: He repaired my sprinkler system for my entire yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Merina S.
04/2011
5.0
irrigation systems, lighting
+ 0 more
I had a tree die in my yard and after it was taken out needed to redo the landscaping. I also had a wall installed, but the installer messed up my old watering system. I am ready to plant new plants and wanted the watering system fixed up so they will survive! I called in Mr. Jara to try to fix what was rather a mess and he did a beautiful job which came in on time and under budget!
Description of Work: Mr. Jara fixed up my old sprinkler system to meet current needs and installed some lighting. I was happy because I was originally afraid that I would need to replace the whole system, which would have been much more expensive. He gave me a quote for that, but then suggested that he could work with what I have and save me a lot of money while still covering my needs. He also worked with the lighting system I had, but improved it greatly at a low cost. He is a very fast and reliable worker and does all he can to make you a happy customer!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
ELAINE H.
10/2010
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
It turned out excellently. He even found a leak that he was able to repair that no one else noticed. .
Description of Work: The owner is Thomas Jara. He repaired and reconfigured my irrigation system.
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Service Categories
Lawn Irrigation,
Lighting,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Electrical,
Misting systems,
Landscaping,
Fountains
FAQ
Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service offers free project estimates.
No, Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service offers emergency services.
Yes, Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service offers warranties.
Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service offers the following services: Lawn irrigation. Outdoor lighting. Drip applications. Wiring. Sound systems. Electrical services. Leaky valves. Landscape services.