Exotic Landscapes & Irrigation

Licensed

$105/service call

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Sprinkler system maintenance

Sprinkler system repairs needed

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Responds in about 2 hours

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About

My name is Rick Aparicio, an Army Veteran, a former public school teacher, Licensed Irrigation Contractor #1397 and owner operator of Exotic Landscapes and Irrigation. We’ve been in business for over 23 years, have an A+ rating from the BBB Better Business Bureau, and were proudly recognized as a 2025 Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves Winner for being one of the area’s best irrigation service providers. Over the years, we have received numerous awards for the quality of our work, attention to detail and awesome customer service.

Overview

Hired 165 times

27 similar jobs done near you

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3 employees

23 years in business

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Credentials

License verified

Irrigation Contractor

License state: NC

Background checked

Passed by Pablo Aparicio on Aug 24, 2020.

Services offered

Property type

Residential

Commercial

Sprinkler system maintenance

Winterization

Spring activation

Midsummer checkup

Projects and media

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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61 reviews

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Alisha A.

Oct 3, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

They were very prompt in diagnosing and fixing the leak I had near my irrigation meter.

Details: Residential • No sprinkler system maintenance needed

Sprinkler and Irrigation System Repair and Maintenance

Donna T.

Jul 19, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Residential • Sprinkler head is broken

Sprinkler and Irrigation System Repair and Maintenance

Cynthia O.

Jun 5, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Residential • Spring activation - system needs to be reactivated

Sprinkler and Irrigation System Repair and Maintenance

Ryan B.

Sep 29, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Very communicative, showed up on time and quickly identified the problem. Price they quoted was almost double what I expected for a back-flow replacement valve (quoted $911). Ended up paying their service charge fee and going somewhere else.

Details: I want to update or add to an existing system • Timer-driven automatic system • Residential

Sprinkler and Irrigation System Installation

Tom D.

Jul 17, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Residential • Water runs continuously • Sprinkler direction or spread needs to be readjusted • Spring activation - system needs to be reactivated

Sprinkler and Irrigation System Repair and Maintenance

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
It is predictable, and they should expect a price for the repair after we complete our diagnostics.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I typically receive a text or email from a prospective client, and they share with me the issue at hand.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I take yearly continuing education as required to keep my licenses current and valid.