Rain Rich Lawn Sprinklers

What Rain Rich Lawn Sprinklers does

Rain Rich Lawn Sprinklers is a family-owned automatic irrigation, landscape lighting, and lawn-care services company founded in 1982 by Richard Silverman and headquartered at 58 Wells Road, Greenlawn, New York. The firm designs, installs, and services in-ground sprinkler systems, low-voltage LED landscape lighting, holiday lighting, fertigation systems, and mosquito/tick control for residential, commercial, golf, historic-estate, and LEED-certified properties across Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island's north shore. Its technology stack combines custom irrigation design methodology (the proprietary "Rain Rich System" aligned with National Irrigation Association criteria) with third-party equipment from preferred manufacturers including Hunter Industries (Hydrawise and Pro-HC Wi-Fi controllers), Rachio, Unique Lighting, Vista, and Kichler. The company has installed over 7,000 sprinkler systems across 44 seasons and is recognized by the National Irrigation Association as one of the Top 100 lawn sprinkler companies in the United States.

The business operates a hybrid one-time-installation and recurring-service model. Revenue is generated through (a) project-based new system installations priced per property after on-site assessment, (b) pay-as-you-go repairs and seasonal services (spring start-ups, winterization, backflow testing, core aeration, drainage), and (c) annual subscription-style Service Agreements for both sprinkler and outdoor lighting maintenance that bundle priority scheduling, free $95 service calls, and 10% discounts on parts and labor. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-customer, leveraging phone, website forms, on-site consultations, branded service vehicles, and review platforms (Google, Angie's List, Facebook); no resellers, franchisees, or intermediaries are used. The customer base skews residential with select enterprise references including Old Westbury Gardens, Long Island Ducks Stadium, Mill River and Garden City golf courses, and Rallye BMW, all served by employed certified technicians.

Name

Rain Rich Lawn Sprinklers

Legal name

Rain Rich Lawn Sprinklers

Website

https://rainrich.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rain Rich Lawn Sprinklers is a family-owned irrigation, landscape lighting, and lawn-care service company founded in 1982, serving residential and commercial properties across Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, New York, with over 7,000 systems installed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Irrigation and Landscape Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Sprinkler System Installation (New Systems) (HSAIAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Systems Installation & Maintenance (IMAIAIAC), Controller/Timer & Smart Irrigation Setup (Wi‑Fi, Sensors) (HSAIAEAD), Drip Irrigation Installation & Maintenance (Gardens/Planters) (HSAIAEAE), Irrigation System Design & Planning (HSAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Lawn sprinkler systems
• Irrigation services
• Landscape lighting
• Fertigation systems
• Yard drainage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenlawn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Irrigation System Installation: New sprinkler system installations for residential and commercial properties. Involves site assessment, custom design, and professional installation using trenchers, pipe pulling equipment, and pneumatic missiles.
2. Service and Repair: Ongoing maintenance and repair services including spring start-ups, winterization, pipe repairs, sprinkler head replacement, electrical troubleshooting, and backflow prevention testing.
3. Service Agreements: Annual maintenance contracts covering seasonal start-up, system evaluation, winterization, and discounts on repairs. Includes priority scheduling and 10% discount on parts and labor.
4. Landscape Lighting Installation: Design and installation of low-voltage landscape lighting systems, including new installations, holiday lighting setup and removal.
5. Fertigation Services: Delivery and maintenance of fertigation systems with automated fertilizer injection through irrigation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Rain Rich Lawn Sprinklers designs, installs, and services automatic lawn sprinkler and irrigation systems for residential and commercial properties on Long Island. The company also offers complementary outdoor services including low-voltage landscape lighting, holiday lighting, fertigation (automated fertilizer injection), mosquito and tick control, yard drainage, and lawn care (core aeration, soil maintenance, lawn renovation). Service is delivered by certified in-house technicians with proprietary Rain Rich System design standards.

Product overview

Rain Rich Lawn Sprinklers is a family-owned irrigation and landscape services company that operates as a service-focused business rather than a software platform. Their core offering is the Rain Rich Sprinkler System, an integrated irrigation solution comprising lawn sprinkler systems (design, installation, and repair), landscape lighting (low-voltage LED installations), and holiday lighting services. Supporting the core irrigation system are multiple add-on products and modules including Hunter Pro-HC and Rachio Wi-Fi Smart Controllers for remote irrigation management, drip irrigation systems for water-efficient plant care, fertigation systems for automated fertilizer delivery, and mosquito/tick control systems. The company also provides complementary lawn care services including core aeration, soil maintenance, new lawn construction, landscape design and installation, and yard drainage solutions. Service agreements bundle maintenance for sprinklers and outdoor lighting with priority scheduling and discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lawn Sprinkler Systems Automatic irrigation systems for residential, commercial, golf, green roof, LEED, and agricultural properties, including design, new installation, and custom configurations using the proprietary Rain Rich System methodology.
• Landscape Lighting Low-voltage LED landscape lighting design and installation for residential and commercial properties, featuring downlighting, moonlighting, mirror lighting, grazing, silhouetting, shadowing, and backlighting techniques.
• Holiday Lighting Professional holiday lighting design, setup, maintenance, takedown, and storage services including Christmas lights, displays, garland, wreaths, and custom decorations.
• New Sprinkler System Installation Complete installation of automatic sprinkler systems including site planning, water availability assessment, sprinkler head layout, and controller programming with water-conserving equipment.
• Backflow Prevention Installation and maintenance of backflow prevention devices to protect water supply from contamination, including annual testing and compliance with water district regulations.
• Yard Drainage Solutions Drainage services including catch basins, channel drains, grates, and dry wells to manage excess water from extreme weather conditions and prevent property damage.
• Fertigation System Fertilizer injection system delivering precise nutrients through irrigation, featuring automatic application during watering cycles for healthier soil and plants.
• Mosquito & Tick Control System ProFeeder precision liquid injection system that automatically repels mosquitoes and ticks through sprinklers using natural ingredients (garlic oil, cinnamon oil, castor oil, and cedar oil).
• Lawn Sprinkler Service Agreement Annual maintenance package including spring start-up, system evaluation, winterization, priority scheduling, 10% discount on parts and labor, and free service calls.
• Outdoor Lighting Service Agreement Yearly lighting maintenance including spring and fall inspections, 10% discount on repairs and bulbs, connection checks, and silicone waterproofing.
• Landscape Design and Installation Professional landscape planning and complete installation including detailed property drawings, layout for walks, terraces, planting beds, pools, plant supply, construction materials, and labor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water savings of up to 50% with smart controllers and drip irrigation systems
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Irrigation AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership and recognition. Rain Rich's design criteria follows National Irrigation Association standards. The company was voted into the top 100 lawn sprinkler companies by this association.
• Hunter IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred equipment manufacturer for smart irrigation controllers including Hunter Pro-HC, Hydrawise platform, and related irrigation equipment. Products featured prominently in marketing and installations.
• EPA Water SenseminorOthersCompany President Richard Silverman is certified as an EPA Water Sense Partner, indicating expertise in water-efficient irrigation practices.
• Cornell Cooperative ExtensionminorOthersEducational resource partner. Cornell resources recommended to customers for gardening and horticulture information.
• SUNY Farmingdale Horticulture DepartmentminorOthersEducational resource partner for horticulture education and training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Rachio: Direct-to-consumer smart irrigation controller company. Represents a partial overlap as a channel competitor (DIY) for the smart controller upgrade opportunity Rain Rich sells.
• Conserva Irrigation: National franchise specializing in irrigation repair and water-efficient upgrades. Targets the same residential smart-irrigation upgrade opportunity that Rain Rich sells via service agreements.

Broad incumbents

• SiteOne Landscape Supply: National wholesale distributor of irrigation, lighting, and landscape products. Comparable in serving the same irrigation ecosystem though at the supply side rather than installation.
• Hunter Industries: Largest manufacturer of commercial and residential irrigation equipment including Hydrawise smart controllers. Rain Rich is a downstream installer/deployer of Hunter products; a broader incumbent shaping the category.
• Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply: National irrigation distributor and installer with both wholesale and service operations. A broad incumbent overlapping with Rain Rich across product distribution and installation services.
• Rain Bird Corporation: Global irrigation equipment manufacturer whose products compete with Hunter in the same controllers, valves, and sprinkler head categories Rain Rich installs. Industry shaping incumbent.
• TruGreen: National lawn care company offering aeration, fertilization, and soil treatments. Comparable in the lawn care service category (aeration, soil maintenance, fertigation) that Rain Rich has expanded into.

Direct peers

• Majestic Irrigation: Long Island-based residential and commercial irrigation installer and service provider competing head-to-head in the same Nassau/Suffolk trade area. Closest direct competitor with overlapping service offerings (install, service, lighting).
• Atlantic Irrigation: Long Island irrigation company offering sprinkler installation, service, and repair across the same geography. Directly comparable in target market, service mix, and customer base.
• Long Island Sprinkler: Regional Long Island irrigation installer serving residential and commercial customers. Directly comparable business model and local market overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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