Green Guru LLC Irrigation & Landscape Lighting

Residential • HOA • Commercial Smart Control Estimator

Estimate what hidden irrigation waste and slow response may really cost

We built this estimator for homeowners, HOA boards, and property managers who want a first read on hidden leak exposure, seasonal water discipline, and response value before we confirm the actual fit on-site.

Quick Answer: What this estimator helps you decide

It helps you see which Smart Control (SRMS) conversation should come first. Use it to frame whether the first win is smarter control, leak protection, or a cleaner response path before we confirm the cleanest tier and site constraints on-site.

Planning estimate Built on our planning baselines No quote commitment Built to guide tier selection

Before we scope it

What we confirm on-site

  • This estimator uses your numbers with our planning baselines for a cleaner first conversation.
  • On-site review confirms controller reachability, power, wiring, flow-monitor fit, and master-valve path.
  • Final tier and quote follow the property, not the worksheet.
Planning estimate only. Real savings depend on system condition, mechanical baseline cleanup, schedule choices, weather, and site constraints.

Context note

For a home, we usually use this as a first-pass conversation when the owner wants to know whether hidden leak exposure, smarter control, or faster follow-through deserves attention first.

Our planning baselines

$120/hour labor baseline Step 3 starts with our current labor-rate baseline unless you replace it.
Typical 1" and 2" irrigation fit SRMS fit is usually scoped around typical 1" and 2" systems before we confirm site specifics.
Mechanical baseline first Cleaner scheduling value assumes leaks, pressure issues, and broken components are not left unresolved.

Starter values are loaded below so you can see how the estimator behaves. Replace them with your own property numbers for a better read.

1

Hidden leak event

Estimate one hidden leak event

We use this first when the question is whether abnormal-flow protection belongs in the same conversation as repairs or controller cleanup.

For a home, this helps frame whether we should be talking about leak detection before the next surprise bill lands.

We do not hard-code a utility rate here. Use the property’s current water + sewer rate whenever possible.

Estimated gallons at risk -- Based on flow multiplied by duration
Estimated event cost -- Add your current rate for a cost estimate

This prices one event only. We still scope repairs, flow-monitor fit, and shutoff strategy separately.

2

Seasonal water savings

Estimate seasonal savings from better water discipline

We use this when smarter scheduling, cleaner reachability, and better documentation may be the first operational win.

For a home, this is useful when the bigger question is how much cleaner control may save over a typical season.

We use your actual seasonal spend here because no single water-bill baseline fits every property.

Estimated seasonal savings -- Directional range based on your current seasonal spend

Best used after leaks, pressure issues, and obvious mechanical problems are corrected. This is still a planning estimate, not a guaranteed reduction percentage.

3

Service-response efficiency

Estimate what cleaner follow-through may save per event

We use this when documentation, alert visibility, and service-path clarity reduce the time it takes to sort out the problem.

For HOA and commercial properties, this is often the value conversation that turns alerts into faster follow-through.

Our current planning labor baseline is $120/hour. Replace it if your loaded internal rate is different.

Estimated hours saved -- Per event, not annual
Estimated labor savings -- Directional response-efficiency value

This estimates response efficiency per event, not a service plan price or guaranteed dispatch time. Tier 3 value is usually strongest where faster follow-through really matters.

What we’d usually point you toward

We use this planning conversation to identify whether the first gain is controller reachability, stronger abnormal-flow protection, or a cleaner alert-to-response path.

Our recommendation

Start with one or more estimate steps above.

Once you have usable input, this section will highlight the tier that usually fits the pattern best.

Tier 1

Connectivity + smart control

Best when we should start with controller reachability, schedule cleanup, and easier seasonal water discipline.

We usually start here when smarter control matters more than leak-event protection.

Tier 2

Connectivity + protection

Best when we should start with abnormal-flow visibility, hidden leak protection, and a cleaner shutoff conversation.

We usually start here when one hidden event could waste meaningful water before anyone notices.

Tier 3

Connectivity + protection + response

Best when we should layer alert-driven response, priority support, and a clearer service path onto protection.

We usually start here when alerts need a cleaner response path, not just visibility.

Smart Control (SRMS) is optimized for typical 1" and 2" irrigation systems. We confirm fit, power, controller reachability, flow-monitor path, and service-plan alignment during inspection.

Smart Control (SRMS) Savings Estimator FAQs

Common questions about what this estimator can tell you before we confirm the site on inspection.

What can the Smart Control (SRMS) savings estimator help me estimate?

It helps estimate hidden leak-event cost, seasonal water savings, and service-response value so you can see which Smart Control (SRMS) conversation we’d usually start with before inspection.

Does this estimator use our baselines or your exact site data?

It uses the numbers you enter together with our planning baselines, including the current labor-rate baseline shown in Step 3 and the normal Smart Control (SRMS) fit path for typical 1" and 2" irrigation systems. Final fit, final scope, and final pricing are still confirmed on-site.

Which estimates are per-event and which are seasonal?

The hidden leak and service-response sections estimate one event at a time. The seasonal water savings section estimates value across a season.

How does the estimator connect to Smart Control (SRMS) tiers?

Tier 1 usually fits cleaner scheduling and reachability, Tier 2 usually fits abnormal-flow protection, and Tier 3 usually fits properties that also need faster follow-through and response planning through our service path.

Why do I still need an inspection after using the estimator?

Because we still need to verify pressure, power, wiring, flow-monitor fit, controller placement, and practical site constraints before recommending a final tier or quote.