Smart Irrigation Clocks & Flow Check Systems in Hillsboro, OR
Stop Watering on Guesswork & Start Watering on Data
Hillsboro has two irrigation seasons: the wet half of the year, when your sprinklers rarely need to run, and the dry stretch from summer into early fall, when they need to perform without fail. Most systems do neither well. They water through the rain and miss the leaks that can inflate your utility bill.
Preferred Landscape Services installs and manages Rain Bird WiFi irrigation controllers so your yard gets exactly what it needs, exactly when it needs it. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Take control of your irrigation. Call (503) 782-5900 or request a free quote online and let Preferred Landscape Services get your Rain Bird system up and running.
What Is a Smart Irrigation Clock?
A standard irrigation timer runs on a fixed schedule. It waters Tuesday at 6 a.m. whether it rained Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday morning. It keeps running if a lateral line blows. It has no idea what's happening in your yard.
A Rain Bird WiFi controller is fundamentally different. It connects your irrigation system to real-time data, including weather conditions, zone-by-zone flow rates, and your own preferences, and makes decisions accordingly. For homeowners managing lawns, gardens, and landscapes in the Tualatin Valley's mix of clay-heavy soils and seasonal dry spells, that kind of precision is a necessity.
Preferred Landscape Services is a Rain Bird Select Contractor, which means our technicians are factory-trained on Rain Bird's full product line and installation standards. When we put in your system, it's done right the first time.
The System: Rain Bird WiFi Controller with Flow Monitoring
WiFi Control
Forget walking to the garage to adjust a zone timer or flip a manual override. With the Rain Bird app, you can pull up your full irrigation schedule, adjust run times, activate a single zone, or shut the whole system down from anywhere, on any device. Whether you're at work traveling out of state, your irrigation system stays under your control.
Rain Sensor
Rain Bird's integrated rain sensor detects precipitation and automatically pauses your scheduled cycles. No wasted water. No soggy turf. No manual overrides to remember. When the rain stops and conditions are right, your system picks back up on its own. It's one of the simplest ways to cut your water usage without thinking about it.
Flow Sensor for Leak Detection
A Rain Bird flow sensor monitors the volume of water moving through your system in real time. If a zone suddenly draws more water than it should, such as from a broken head, a split lateral line, or a fitting that gave out over winter, the system flags the anomaly and shuts down the affected zone immediately.
Up to 16 zones are supported, covering everything from a modest residential lawn to a larger property with distinct planting areas, drip zones, and turf sections.
Two Ways to Use Your System
- Option 1: You're in Control. Preferred Landscape Services handles the full installation, including the controller, rain sensor, flow sensor, all wiring and configuration. Once it's done, the system is yours to manage through the Rain Bird app. You set the schedules, receive leak and flow alerts, and make adjustments as the seasons change. Our team is always available if you need support.
- Option 2: Let Us Handle Everything. We take ownership of your system from installation through every season of operation. Our licensed technicians program your initial schedule, adjust it as weather shifts from the dry stretches into the wet season, and fine-tune zone timing and sensor calibration throughout the year. When the flow sensor sends a leak alert, it comes to us, and we respond before you ever have to worry about it.
Handled by a Seasoned Irrigation Specialist
Your Rain Bird system will be installed and set up by David Miller, one of Preferred Landscape Services's most experienced team members. David brings more than 20 years in landscaping and a decade before that in agriculture, giving him a grounded, practical understanding of how water, soil, and plants interact across Oregon's seasons. He'll handle your installation, walk you through the app, and make sure you're comfortable with however much or little you want to manage yourself.
Why Choose Preferred Landscape Services?
Preferred Landscape Services has been serving Hillsboro, Cornelius, Forest Grove, and greater West Portland since 1998. That's more than 25 years of irrigation installs, landscape maintenance, hardscaping, and year-round lawn care for homeowners across West Portland.
A few things that set us apart:
- Rain Bird Select Contractor status. We're factory-authorized to install and service Rain Bird systems. That matters for your warranty and for the quality of the installation.
- Angie's List Super Service Award, every year since 2006. We have a sustained track record of showing up, doing the work well, and treating customers fairly.
- Fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Every technician on your property is covered.
- One call handles it all. From the initial site assessment to seasonal adjustments and troubleshooting, you won't be handed off to a subcontractor or a call center. You'll work with our team.
We invite you to browse our project photos to see what we've done for homeowners, and read reviews from customers who can tell you firsthand what it's like to work with our team.
Getting Started Is Simple
- Step 1: Schedule Your Install. Message us online or call us at (503) 782-5900. We'll assess your current system, discuss your property's specific needs, and recommend the right Rain Bird package.
- Step 2: Professional Installation Our crew handles everything: controller, rain sensor, flow sensor, and full configuration. Most installs are completed in a few hours with minimal disruption to your property.
- Step 3: Choose Your Level of Involvement Manage the system yourself through the Rain Bird app, or enroll in managed service and let us take it from there.
Ready to Water Smarter?
Your irrigation system should be working for you, not the other way around. Preferred Landscape Services installs, programs, and manages Rain Bird WiFi controllers built to do exactly that.
Call (503) 782-5900 or contact us online. Our team serves Hillsboro, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Beaverton, and greater West Portland and we're ready to help you take control of your irrigation the right way.
The Best Benefits of a Smart Irrigation System
Upgrading to a Rain Bird WiFi controller with flow monitoring isn't just about convenience. It changes what your irrigation system is capable of.
- Lower water bills. Smart scheduling eliminates the waste that fixed timers build in by default. Pair that with leak detection that shuts down problem zones immediately, and homeowners can see water savings of up to 50%.
- A yard that's watered on its terms. Rain sensors and app-based controls mean your system responds to actual conditions rather than a schedule set in March and forgotten by July. Your lawn and plantings get what they need.
- Leak protection before the damage is done. A broken head or split line can run undetected for weeks on a standard system. Flow monitoring catches the anomaly in real time and shuts down the affected zone before the problem reaches your water bill or your foundation plantings.
- Peace of mind, whether you're home or not. Alerts go to your phone the moment something changes. If you're enrolled in managed service, they go to our team first. Either way, someone is always watching.
