Dowd Irrigation is a full service irrigation contractor Licensed in the state of NJ. Unlike our large competitors, I believe in personal attention and supervision which ensures a job done right ! ...that is why I will be there working alongside my men the entire day during any NEW installation. I will also be there at the estimate so you are dealing with the owner at all times.
I have built my business for over 35 years on this basic principle of good customer service and attention to detail.
Lets talk about or services and installation methods and qaulifications:
We install systems with little damage to your existing lawn with our state of the art trench-less equipment. We are also licensed back flow inspectors to certify the plumbing. We have a licensed plumber on staff which allow us to do all new installations without the need for sub contractors .If you need service on your existing system, Our service crews come to your job site with a fully stocked truck with all the parts required to repair and service your system in one trip. We feature the entire product line of HUNTER sprinkler heads and service all other brands including Rain Bird and Toro. If you are purchasing a new home with an existing sprinkler system we can do a comprehensive inspection and report our findings to you before you purchase the home giving you peace of mind.
We also install and service low voltage outdoor lighting systems featuring top quality products from Unique Mfg. We can enhance the value and safety of your home with a custom lighting system that will allow you to enjoy your outdoor spaces after dark. Pool scapes and accent lighting are our specialties.
If you are interested in landscape design and installation we can arrange for a consultation with one of our affiliates and provide a complete package for your site.
Business highlights
44 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLATION, SALES, SERVICE & OUTDOOR LOW VOLTAGE LANDSCAPE LIGHTING. LICENSED BACK FLOW INSPECTOR. Unlike our large competitors, I believe in personal attention and supervision which ensures a job done right ! ...that is why I will be there working alongside my men the entire day during any NEW installation. I will also be there at the estimate so you are dealing with the owner at all times. I have built my business for over 35 years on this basic principle of good customer s
Services we don't offer
We do not do any basement or outoor waterproofing or drainage.
Description of Work: Outdoor Lighting and irrigation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Soo B.
06/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
I was so pleased with finding Patrick Dowd from Angie's list. He showed up, completed the work in a timely manner. The system works and we will be using him again in the future. He also gave some great advice on our landscaping as well. P.S. Don't use Automatic Sprinklers (I found the women on phone rude and their staff unresponsive/and unhelpful). You'll wait 3 weeks for them to come out and then find out they can't do the job they scheduled, then promised to call back to reschedule, but no call back.
Description of Work: We had a patio put in so all our sprinklers were ripped out. I had called another company (Automatic who had installed the system) to come and repair it but received nothing but aggravation from scheduling the visit 3 weeks to when the guy finally came out, he said he couldn't do the work. Dowd actually responded to my email inquiry in a day, and called me and arrived on time to the appointment. Also he provided an expected scheduled date for the work. I was pleased when Patrick Dowd called sooner and said a schedule opened up and his team could do the work over a weekend. We were on vacation but they were able to complete the work outside without us being home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Jeffrey M.
05/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
We have been using Dowd Irrigation for the last two seasons to assist us with maintaining the sprinkler system that came with the home we purchased. During the first visit, the owner of the company, Pat Dowd, took the time to explain the system to me since we had not been the ones who installed it. He was very patient and helpful and seemed like he genuinely wanted to help. He also replaced a sprinkler head and got the system up and running for us. Since then, his company has come out to service our sprinkler system about two or three times a year, including a visit in the fall to winterize the sprinklers. We have thus far been very pleased with the quality of those services. Perhaps because of this he seems to have a lot of customers and it can sometimes take a little time for them to come out for non-emergency, routine maintenance, but the quality of the work more than makes up for it. Also, to be fair, we have never had a problem with punctuality when it comes to services that are scheduled for a specific day/date.
Description of Work: Lawn sprinkler system maintenance, including winterization.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$100
LINDA M.
05/2013
2.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
no call back despite 2 attempts
Description of Work: i wanted a quote on irrigation - never got a call back
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from DOWD IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
We responded by email to this client by phone call on 4/9/2013. They did not want a quote on a new system. They wanted a quote on adding and moving some heads in an existing system. Sys had not been turned on for the season at that time. It was determined that they would need to pay for a service call to start sys and determine modifications to be done. We charge for service calls. Quotes for service work are quoted on the phone on an hourly basis. Sorry for the misunderstanding but I do not appreciate the negative review !
Brian C.
04/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Called for a quotation, which was scheduled right away. Pat worked with me to find a convenient time for him to come over. He drew a sketch of the property and explained the proposed work in detail. He had good suggestions on how we could save some money with during the proposed installation and also options to expand the system in the future if needed (e.g. if we were to redo or add on on to some of the landscaping). He explained all the different products to be used during the installation. His electrician and plumber came in on separate occasions to do pre-install work. Both were professional & pleasant. The main install work was completed in a day. Pat then came over on the weekend after the install to walk me through how use the system/program etc. & to test it out together. Pat & team were professional throughout. Everything works great & no surprises. Would definitely recommend/use again.
Description of Work: Lawn irrigation system for entire yard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,750
Anne B.
04/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Process was efficient and quick. Very punctual, courteous, and reasonable! Will definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Dowd winterized our sprinklers and showed us which zones and sprinkler heads may need replacing in the fall.
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
$180
Dennis Z.
04/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Overall everything went great. Pat was punctual and completed the work expeditiously. While he was there I mentioned that one of my sprinkler heads will need adjustment in the spring but Pat made the adjustment immediately.
Description of Work: I enlisted Dowd Irrigation to shut down my sprinkler system for the winter.
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
$90
Neil O.
04/2013
5.0
outdoor lighting
 + -1 more
Pat called me within a day of my purchasing his service to fix landscape lighting. We made an appointment for the same week, and he showed up on time with a smile on his face. He reviewed the job and fixed all the lighting. He also added a new light for us. He is very knowledgeable regarding landscape lighting, and he did a great job.
Description of Work: Fixed and added landscape lighting.
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
$90
Robert C.
02/2013
4.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
I am going to talk to several other contractors before I make a decision about this project. He came himself to do the quote and was on time and very efficient. His quoted price was about $4,700 which seemed high to me but he quoted for extensive coverage of my land. I will discuss this with him and get other quotes based on less land coverage. When he came to do the quote he showed me pieces of equipment and a layout of his system.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Pat Dowd of Dowd Irrigation & Landscape Lighting to install an irrigation system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Tina P.
02/2013
5.0
outdoor lighting, irrigation systems
 + 0 more
Pat Dowd, the owner, not only sold us the system but was there the entire time directing his men as they dug holes and installed wiring. Job was very neat and since I wanted the home neat for the holidays I was very happy that they left the yard in as good or better shape than when they started. Dowd also made a follow visit about a week later in the evening to make some adjustments and make sure we were happy.
Description of Work: Our house was dark and safety was an issue. With winter coming, We were concerned that my parents would slip and fall and we wanted to highlight our landscape. Pathway lights, foundation and shrubbery and tree lighting was installed. LED bulbs attracted us because of low operating costs and long bulb life. At the recommendation of the owner, Pat Dowd, we chose the Bronze path light fixtures and the durability and earth tone look of the fixtures blended into the landscape.
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
$4,500
Olivia Y.
01/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
We just moved into a new home and inherited an in-ground sprinkler/irrigation system. I called Dowd Irrigation to winterize the system and when Dowd came to do the job, he helped us troubleshoot the system and identified that the system was compromised and not fully functioning. He could have winterized the system and charged us, but instead he was honest with us and left without taking our money.
Description of Work: Originally planned to winterize our irrigation system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Anthony D.
01/2013
5.0
outdoor lighting
 + -1 more
Overall, I would say Pat did a fantastic job. He was able to salvage what I had and repair it. And made recommendations to maximize the performance of my lighting. I got 3 estimates and Pat's was the most resonable. I would definitely recommend him in the future to all my friends. a
Description of Work: Timely, Smart and Cost Effective work done by Pat Dowd.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Erica K.
12/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
We left a message and the guy called back on a weekend. We made an appointment at a time that was convenient for us. He showed up, performed the service efficiently, charged a reasonable price, explained the process to us, and then left. He was very nice and professional and we would use the company again.
Description of Work: They blew out our sprinklers system for the winter.
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
$125
Laura Y.
12/2012
5.0
outdoor lighting
 + -1 more
He came on time and I like the way he spoke to me. He was very helpful and just gave me some great advice.
Description of Work: I have a row of lights that go along the driveway and one of them snapped in two and one other kept sagging. My electrician was always trying to fix it but could never do so. Dowd came in and did a very nice little fix up for me until such time that I decide to replace. He also gave me some great advice at things I could do to address getting more light in the driveway.
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
$40
P W.
12/2012
4.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
The winterization of the sprinkler system was pretty straightforward. Price was what was advertised. Came promptly as promised.
Description of Work: Winterized the sprinkler system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Linda D.
11/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
He returned my call very promptly and came out the next day. It was perfect, but the other guy I had for 10 years charged less.
Description of Work: I got one of the "Big Deal Specials" for Dowd Irrigation & Landscape Lighting and they shut off my sprinklers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Laird J.
10/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
It went very well. Paul Dowd came out and gave us a very detailed estimate. He explained all of our options to us. His workers were very clean and professional. The did what they said they would do it and actually did it when they said they would do it. A nice change with Home Improvement companies.
Description of Work: We hired Dowd to install a Hunter Irrgiation system on our house.
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
$3,700
Tina P.
09/2012
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, irrigation systems
 + 1 more
Dowd Irrigation and Landscape Services have maintained my lawn and shrubs for over 15 years; also installed my sprinkler system 18 yrs ago and perform yearly maintenance, head replacement, hose repair when required and moved my lines when I had an addition put on my home several years ago. Very reputable owner, responsive and professional. Dowd's staff preforms good work and is very accommodating when I have asked them to do additional work on occasion such as cutting branches or planting a recently purchased shrub for me, etc.
Description of Work: Weekly lawn service, shrub and tree trimming when needed, fertilizer, weed control; have had tree and shrub plantings from time to time; also sprinkler maintenance.
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
$300
Martin C.
05/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Would recommend without hesitation.
Description of Work: Performed spring maintenance and turn-on of lawn irrigation system. Replaced heads where necessary and replaced leaky valve.
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
$1,000
Richard W.
12/2011
5.0
outdoor lighting, lighting
 + 0 more
Dowd recently completed a lighting job for our property. We were concerned with safety of our sidewalks and wanted to enjoy our landscape at night as much as we did during the day. Dowd visited us and gave us a complete 1 hr presenation of the various fixtures we could use and ideas for proper placement. The other firms we called spent 10 minutes or dropped a proposal in the mailbox without even an introduction or idea of what we wanted. We were very happy with Dowd and are now enjoying our property for night time entertaining. Job cost was $14,500. We would highly recommend this contractor. His men were neat and clean and the owner Pat Dowd was on the site the entire install.
Description of Work: Install landscape lighting.
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
$14,500
WILLIAM L.
05/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
I bought a house that came with a sprinkler system. This was the first time that I was using the system and the system was old so I wanted it inspected first. Never had a sprinkler system before so I was a total novice. Dowd came over and tested the system. Told me what was wrong and what needed to be fixed. He was very thorough with his explanation. After making the repairs, Dowd explained how best to make my sprinklers run more effeciently by cutting away some of the greenery. He then very patiently explained to me how my system works, how to use the control box, and set the program.
Description of Work: The valves and the manifolds needed to be replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Stephen B.
03/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
They were very pleasant and friendly. He was really accommodating. I told him that I won?t be there. He told me how to switch it off from inside. He then came and did whatever he had to do in the garage. He was nice.
Description of Work: Dowd Irrigation & Landscape Lighting had put the sprinkler system in the front yard for the people that we bought the house from. I dealt with them one time in November.
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
$85
Victor B.
11/2010
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Uber service ... timely quote ... good price ... knowledgeable ... professional. Thank you especially for the quick turnaround!!!
Description of Work: Sprinkler system winterization
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
$100
Edward H.
10/2010
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
It went well and I would recommend this company. I believe their price was in line with other people that I got estimates from.
We called 3 companies for quotes. Out of the two quotes we received Pat's was the only one in writing and with a warranty IN WRITING. He sat down with us and showed us the products he use and explained the processes. He made an appointment while other quotes were tossed in our mailbox. He showed up promptly for the appointment and brought samples to show us how the system works. The installation only too one day and the owner Pat was there from start to finish working with his crew. He has been very responsive to us with any operational questions and adjustments we needed long after the sale. We will most likely hired him for landscaping lighting for our next product.
Description of Work: We hired Pat to install our lawn and shrub irrigation system.
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Service Categories
Lawn Irrigation,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Lighting,
Snow Removal,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping
FAQ
DOWD IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE LIGHTING is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
DOWD IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE LIGHTING accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
No, DOWD IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE LIGHTING does not offer free project estimates.
DOWD IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE LIGHTING offers the following services: LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLATION, SALES, SERVICE & OUTDOOR LOW VOLTAGE LANDSCAPE LIGHTING. LICENSED BACK FLOW INSPECTOR. Unlike our large competitors, I believe in personal attention and supervision which ensures a job done right ! ...that is why I will be there working alongside my men the entire day during any NEW installation. I will also be there at the estimate so you are dealing with the owner at all times. I have built my business for over 35 years on this basic principle of good customer s
We do not do any basement or outoor waterproofing or drainage.