But for real gain to be achieved, some level of investment is necessary, right? And sometimes the more substantial the initial cost, the greater the ROI. So, although the cost to install an irrigation system may be a large outlay, generating considerable ROI on a new irrigation system with the right partner and technologies can be quick and simple.
Let’s take a look at some of the ways ROI can be achieved using the new technologies available in irrigation right now.
Less Maintenance
Intelligent irrigation systems will allow you to cost-effectively enhance and sustain the health and beauty of your precious landscape, plus lower fertilizer and pest control spend and reduce, or even eliminate, turf and plant replacement cost from over- or under-watering.
Lower Labor Costs
Smart technology, centralized control and remote irrigation management mean far fewer on-site staff. No more insufficient wet-checks, chasing unknown causes of symptoms (or simply ignoring the problem) or seasonal re-setting of the irrigation schedule.
Extreme Efficiency
Run into a problem? Real-time, actionable data means repairs are carried out in a timely fashion so you’ll avoid excessive water loss or damage (and therefore cost) due to undiscovered faults. Day-to-day, intelligent irrigation systems with 24-hour monitoring technology can troubleshoot issues and aid the decision-making process, saving time and money. Plus some systems give you an oversight of what’s going on in the irrigation zones AND at the pump station – two jobs in one and yet another example of irrigation system ROI.
Avoid Call-Out Costs
A major leak in the field with water gushing down the road in the middle of the night? Simply log on and click ‘Closed’. This feature is, for the most part, unique to only the very best smart irrigation solutions (like Hoover's Flowguard®). But it's a state of the art feature that allows for early intervention when there's a potential disaster on the horizon. Avoiding out-of-hours call-outs and heavy repair costs all add up to money spent wisely and well.
Consistent Systems = Cost Savings in House Building
With so many teams involved in property infrastructure, it’s easy to end up with a mixture of individual components that don't integrate well, with the potential for problems along the line. But think of the long-term ROI generated by using a consistent system throughout a building or development. Being far cheaper to manage (labor costs) and maintain (repair costs) in the long run outweighs the cost to install a properly integrated irrigation system, for sure!
Keeping Third Parties Happy
If there are water restrictions in your area, intelligent irrigation will ensure you avoid fees and fines for excess or out-of-hours watering.
Break Out of The Complaint-to-Resolution Cycle
Perfectly presented turf means no more complaints, which eradicates the thankless task of trying new solutions that are only temporary or fail completely. And hey, boosting the curb appeal could even generate new clients or residents – that’s great ROI right there!
Are you looking for some help in evaluating your new irrigation system requirements and not sure where to start? Contact the Hoover team to arrange a no-obligation consultation with one of our irrigation specialists.
