Step 1. Design your system.
Step 2. Obtain an irrigation permit from the city.
Step 3. Call Texas 811 to mark your yard for utilities.
Step 4. Flag yard for locations of valves and heads.
Step 5. Purchase materials.
Step 6. Trench yard for pipes. Dig holes for valves.
Step 7. Install pipes, heads, valves, and wires.
Step 8. Cover trenches and holes.
Step 9. Install controller and rain sensor. Connect wires.
Step 10. Have backflow tested.
Step 11. Call city for final inspection.
Step 12. Enjoy your new sprinkler system!