8 Consecutive Years of Angie's List Super Service Award! 2009-2016. AK Irrigation is the premier lawn irrigation and sprinkler system service provider in Columbus and Central Ohio. When you think lawn irrigation and sprinkler system service, repair and maintenance… you need to be thinking AK Irrigation! Specializing in Residential and Commercial Lawn Irrigation, Sprinkler Installation and Lawn Sprinkler System Design. AK Irrigation is your premier source to provide and maintain a beautiful and healthy lawn. AK Irrigation specializes in installing and maintaining professional sprinkler system for residential and commercial properties. We design a individualized layout for each yard for optimal water coverage.
Business highlights
19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Landscape Lighting. Residential and commercial lawn irrigation installation and service, sprinkler turn-on, winterization, backflow testing, lawn aeration, lawn irrigation system design.
heating & air conditioning/hvac, irrigation systems
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Their group of 6 men arrived at 9:00 and began installing a complete lawn irrigation system. One man worked in the basement to install plumbing and electrical, the rest worked in the yard to install sprinklers and water lines. They notified us when the water would be turned off, and then 30 minutes later it was back on. After they had set up the system the lead man walked through how the system operated, and verified with me the 10 zones of sprinklers. They cleaned up everything very well, and were finished by 4:30..The did the whole installation in the rain...Very professional crew..
Description of Work: Installed a lawn irrigation system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,300
nancy W.
11/2019
1.0
irrigation systems
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BEWARE NOT RECOMMENDED. AK IRRIGATION CONSERVA irrigation Received numerous emails and calls wanting to come winterize. Told I have another company, ask several times to STOP contacting me. They randomly sent out a tech. I told him to leave the property else I’ll call the police. Called company again and told them this is unprofessional and unethical business practice. Office manager then hung up on me. Filing a BBB complaint.
Description of Work: Nothing, they just took it upon themselves to show up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Kiril A.
10/2018
2.0
irrigation systems
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This company seems to prefer new installations for which they offer 5 years of warranty. The initial installation of the irrigation system went OK for which i paid them $2850.00 without blinking. Now, when it comes to support and servicing their own installation, AK Irrigation is nowhere to be found. Granted, my system was damaged by the city which removed a tree that messed up a sidewalk. I called to ask AK Irrigation if they can repair what was damaged by the city workers and they are not responsive at all. They said that will come to me next year. Not happy at all.
Description of Work: Service on existing installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$2,850
Response from AK Irrigation
[Member Name Removed], I am sorry you feel this way. We offered an appointment to come and see what would need repaired to the system. Without seeing what was damaged by the city we do not know what needs repaired yet. Once our technician accesses the damage we will give you an estimate for the repairs. We have you on the schedule for tomorrow, Nov 1st. Thank you, AK Irrigation
Dale W.
10/2018
5.0
irrigation systems
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Used this company for 6 years now. Always responsive and does a great job.
Description of Work: irrigation system annual opening, winterizing & backflow testing
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
James R.
08/2018
1.0
irrigation systems
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Never responded to Angie's List Web Site Messages requesting a quote
Description of Work: Two new Irrigation lines and repair of older lines
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from AK Irrigation
[Member Name Removed], We never received a notification or message from Angie's List that we had a new message. We would be happy to meet with you and provide and estimate. If you could call our office at 614-948-2566 or email us. Thank you, Lee Knepp AK Irrigation
Gregory R.
07/2018
5.0
irrigation systems
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The original install went well, however, the in house pipes started linking one day later. It took two return services calls to fix it. The second call was a different installer who did a rework to fix the problem. I must say that even with the problem, I am happy with the company and system. The owner answered my call personally (even when he was out of town on the weekend) each time I called. He handled the problem very professionally.
Description of Work: AK Irrigation installed home lawn irrigation system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,450
SUCHITA R.
07/2018
5.0
irrigation systems
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BACKFLOW Water Inspection and Testing went as expected
Description of Work: BACKFLOW Water Inspection and Testing
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
Philip L.
07/2018
1.0
irrigation systems
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We requested a quote via phone message. After two weeks of no response, I left a message using their website. I received an email from them, and they said they would come by our place to get information. After two more weeks, I emailed a second time. I received no reply, but someone showed up at our house about a week later to create an estimate. It has been three weeks, and we still have not received an estimate. I would have loved to use a local, family-owned business. I was also in a position to be patient. However, my patience has run out, and I no longer have the time to wait. I wish I had the same experience as others.
Description of Work: We requested a quote...several times
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael H.
06/2018
2.0
irrigation systems
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Couldn’t get on the schedule for nearly two months. Within a week of the appointment they rescheduled me without my consent for three weeks even further out. Too much hassle. Went with someone else and very happy i did.
Description of Work: Significant irrigation repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0
Dimitry F.
05/2018
1.0
irrigation systems
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I’ve been using AK Irrigation for 6+ years on multiple properties I own; I won’t be using them again. We did set an appointment for system upgrade and expansion in advance for opening they have, which was a middle of the day. Owner never showed up for our appointment nor did he have the decency to call and let me know. I wasn’t even told he wasn’t coming until I called an hour into my scheduled appointment. Lost half of my work day! I’ve requested a call back from the owner with no success and although. This is not how you treat customers! After ownership changed it is going down pretty quick. Will recommend think twice before use them!
Description of Work: Irrigation system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Tim M.
03/2018
5.0
irrigation systems
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They do a great job. They are timely, responsive, available and the do quality work. i've used them every year for as long as I can remember.
Description of Work: They service my sprinklers every spring and fall. i also use them to aerate my 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
Alex K.
02/2018
2.0
irrigation systems
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We have been AK irrigation's customer from 2011 to 2017, I even introduce new customers for them, there is no issue until last year, after sprinkler turn-on service last spring, they billed us extra money from the contract, when we asked about where did extra charges came from, they said they fixed our broken sprinkler and they assume we were okay with that and proceed WITHOUT our authorization. We have no issue with our sprinkler and they refuse to remove charges we were not agreed. We are very disappointed with their response and service, its time to switch service provider.
Description of Work: Performed service without our authorization
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
DONALD C.
01/2018
5.0
irrigation systems
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We have used AK Irrigation for years with complete satisfaction. They are great company to do business with. They are prompt, customer friendly and excellent at what they do. We would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Annual shut down of 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
sudha A.
01/2018
5.0
irrigation systems
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Aaro Knapp is very personable and so is his staff. They schedule the services and are on time. They provide thorough services. We have had them for more than 5 years and plan to continue their service.
Description of Work: Garden sprinkler system maintainance
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
$280
Chuck N.
12/2017
5.0
irrigation systems
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I've used this company for the last 4-5 years and I've always been impressed with the associates that come to the house and their work.
Description of Work: Sprinkler opening and 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
MIKE M.
12/2017
5.0
irrigation systems
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They came out troubleshooted what was wrong and got it operating correctly very professional crew
Description of Work: I️ had a slight electrical problem with a in ground floodlight system after a sprinkler line rerouting. Arron sent his crew out at no cost to me to repair the problem, Shawn and Sergio are awesome dug it up repaired it all and replaced the grass you can’t even tell they were here. They made sure all lights in the line were functioning as they always did, they were very thorough checking and rechecking and testing multiple times very professional team from start to finish. A great company that stands behind their work with very customer service minded employees kudos you do excellent work!
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
Alex K.
11/2017
2.0
irrigation systems
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Replaced rotor sprinkle heads and billed us without our permission, contacted them and they said these sprinkle heads won't cost a lot of money so they assume we are okay to do the work without letting us know in advance.
Description of Work: Seasonal Irrigation inspection work: inspection, turn on/off Irrigation system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
MIKE M.
10/2017
3.0
irrigation systems
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They usually do excellent work they need to train new employees better. He took a part that never had been removed before by techs, 20 years before, I caught it when I inspected his work. He took the part completely off and had it in his tool box on the truck for no reason. He also almost stripped the white nylon drain nut, needs training on. How to use a pipe wrench
Description of Work: Fall winterization of system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
MIKE M.
10/2017
5.0
irrigation systems
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They did an excellent job getting it routed around the large tree and were very particular about making sure my grass was back in place correctly. They used a large trenching machine and the clean up was spotless. My grass has grown back in can't even tell where the repair was done. Professionals from start to finish.
Description of Work: They had to reroute a main Line around a large tree with big root 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
$268
Craig S.
10/2017
1.0
irrigation systems
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They turned on the irrigation system and supposedly did a system check. Two weeks later the sprinkler system wasn't working so I kept the original appointment with the competitor. The technician replaced a valve, discovered a sprinkler head that had been blacktopped over and reset the sprinkler head angles to achieve maximum spray coverage - all things that should have been caught by AK when they did their system check. Next spring when I need my sprinklers turned on I will wait the extra time to avoid have AK at my house.
Description of Work: After I scheduled an appointment with a competitor for a date 1 month away to turn on my irrigation system I hired AK because they could come out the next day.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$80
LAURA L.
10/2017
5.0
irrigation systems
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Great. The associate showed up within the time frame. He was also polite and professional.
Description of Work: Winterization of 9 zones on a residential property.
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
$60
Mark E.
10/2017
5.0
irrigation systems
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I was comfortable with their pricing and impressed by their responsiveness on the quote. I was told we could schedule the install the next week (which was much sooner than I thought would be possible). The crew arrived on time, did a one-day installation of a system requiring 12 zones, and left my yard in good shape. I have already recommended them to neighbors and would hire them again if I ever needed another system put in.
Description of Work: I wanted to have an irrigation system installed at my home. I contacted numerous contractors. Many never responded to my request for a quote. Those that responded were slow, and when I received their prices, they seemed too expensive. I found AK Irrigation on Angie's List and noticed that they received excellent reviews, many of them mentioning AK's responsiveness. I emailed them on a Sunday evening, got a phone call from them the next morning, and had the owner at my house two days later to look at the space needing irrigated and to work up a quote.
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
Rabbani S.
10/2017
5.0
irrigation systems
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Very well , on time arriving, fixed issue where there was leakage in water pipes to sprinkler
Description of Work: Fix irrigation pipe and aeration
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
$120
RANDALL E & KAREN M.
09/2017
5.0
irrigation systems
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They do everything timely, and have been very easy to work with. They do exactly what they say they will do.
Description of Work: Spring turn-on and winterazation of sprinkler system, back flow test
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
SARA S.
08/2017
5.0
irrigation systems
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We are under contract with them. They come twice. They come to turn it on and then to turn it off. They just maintain it.
Description of Work: They turned on the system. Some repairs and certified.
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Service Categories
Lawn Irrigation,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Patios
FAQ
AK Irrigation is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AK Irrigation accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, AK Irrigation offers free project estimates.
No, AK Irrigation does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, AK Irrigation does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, AK Irrigation offers emergency services.
Yes, AK Irrigation offers warranties.
AK Irrigation offers the following services: Landscape Lighting. Residential and commercial lawn irrigation installation and service, sprinkler turn-on, winterization, backflow testing, lawn aeration, lawn irrigation system design.