Basic
$433 – $1,732 per project
1/2 in. poly tubing with punch-in emitters, valve manifold with backflow preventer, filter, pressure regulator and basic plug-in controller

Design and install a residential drip irrigation system (1-3 zones, tubing, emitters, timer) for a garden/landscape, materials and labor.
Drip Irrigation System in Wilmington, Delaware typically costs $510 to $2,038 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Wilmington are 4.0% higher than the national average for drip irrigation system.
National average: $500 – $2,000 per project
$433 – $1,732 per project
1/2 in. poly tubing with punch-in emitters, valve manifold with backflow preventer, filter, pressure regulator and basic plug-in controller
$510 – $2,038 per project
Pressure-compensating emitters and inline drip line, valve manifold with backflow preventer, filter, regulator and programmable controller
$637 – $2,548 per project
Pressure-compensating inline drip line to all beds, valve manifold with backflow preventer, filter and regulator per zone, Wi-Fi weather-based controller
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $218 – $873 | job |
| Labor | labor | $194 – $777 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $58 – $233 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $39 – $155 | job |
Black drip irrigation tubing with a connector fitting laid on garden soil
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Find a pro to do thisDrip irrigation lines and fittings laid through a garden bed with flowers
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Find a pro to do thisBlack drip line running beside leafy vegetable plants in a garden bed
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Wilmington run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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