2013 EBSCO Research Best Pick
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Hydro-Tech Irrigation

2nd year as an EBSCO Research Best Pick™

“It is our mission to be the best irrigation company in the greater Washington area by supporting our employees in their personal development and growth and by delivering first-class services and top-quality products to our customers.”

Joe Horvath | President

Areas Served:

Prince William, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County

  • Services Offered
    Hydro-Tech Irrigation is a full-service irrigation company serving residential and commercial customers. The company offers installation, service contracts, and winterization for lawn sprinkler systems and landscape lighting systems.
  • Warranty
    The company offers a five-year warranty.
  • Awards & Certifications
    Many of the company’s sales staff and field technicians are certified by the Irrigation Association as Irrigation Contractors, Commercial Irrigation Designers, and Landscape Irrigation Auditors.
  • Organizations
    Hydro-Tech is a member of the Irrigation Association of America.
  • Company History
    Joe Horvath and Steve Battiston founded Hydro-Tech Irrigation in 1991 and are involved in day-to-day operations.

Select Quotes from Customer Interviews

A selection from 418 homeowner reviews:

I was very pleased. I think they did extremely good work. They installed a sprinkler system, and they did it right—the quality of work was super. They’re very qualified. They knew what they were doing, they did a good job of putting it in, and they left everything nice afterward. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Hydro-Tech again. I’d give them an A+.

Hydro-Tech repaired some parts on my sprinkler system. The technicians did a miraculous job of troubleshooting. They also did the winterizing. They were on time and got it done quickly. I had a very positive experience. It was pretty amazing—they get an A+.

I’ve used them for at least 20 years, maybe more. I think they’re an excellent company. They installed my system, and they maintain it. Their technicians never act like they’re in a rush; they take the time to show you what to do.

I love Hydro-Tech. In this house, we have been using them for at least five years. They did the last house, too, so that’s another seven. They perform above my standards.

They put the system in, and they maintain it. They do the winterizing and turn it back on in the spring.  They’ve added new zones for me and put in a new controller, and they’re great. They know the business. They understand what can and can’t be done, and they make suggestions. They also mapped out my yard and gave me the map. I know where everything is, so my landscaping is not at risk.

They’re a good company. I’ve been with them for years. They’re very compliant, friendly, and very timely. I give them a ten out of ten.

They handle my irrigation system. I feel it's good-quality work. The technicians that came out were confident, friendly, and hardworking. They cleaned up after themselves. I would recommend Hydro-Tech to others.

Hydro-Tech is great. They always come when they say they're going to come, and everything works perfectly. When I was looking into a lawn irrigation company, I asked my neighbor—who is involved in a lot of these things—and he said, 'Call Hydro-Tech; they're the gold standard.' And I have to say that's the truth. They're great. They've always met my satisfaction.

Hydro-Tech hasn't done anything for me this season. We had an irrigation system installed. And they serviced it in the spring and the fall, but they haven't come yet this year; it's scheduled for the end of the month. They do a good job. They show up when they're supposed to. I ask questions, and they give me information. So I'm pleased with the service.

They always do my winterization for me, as well as my spring turn-on. I use them continuously year after year. They’re always very responsive. They’ve very good at what they do. I've had no problems with them at all. I keep coming back.