Barthuly Irrigation was founded in 1991 by two brothers, Larry and Ken Barthuly. Our dedication to quality workmanship at a fair price is paramount to the foundation of our business and is exemplified in the performance of our devoted staff. Barthuly Irrigation is a family owned and operated company that has been serving their customers for nearly 30 years.
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Barthuly Irrigation, Inc. installs underground irrigation systems primarily around Carmel, Indiana and across Central Indiana for both residential and commercial customers. We are proud of our record and our reputation of providing quality sprinkler systems and irrigation products, and we are committed to maintaining this record.
We care about you. This is not just a job for our service technicians, this is a career. All of our employees are trained and certified in their respective areas of expertise so they are able to provide quality service to our customers. It is important to note that we promote from within. This helps us in maintaining a high level of performance which translates into unmatched workmanship and professionalism.
We value our staff highly and treat them well. Each member of our team is trained, not only, to perform the technical component of the job, but also, to adopt the highest service mentality. We have developed our own training manuals and programs and each new employee is trained and tested before working on any projects. Each of our employees is made aware that their appearance and behavior are constantly scrutinized and that only the highest standard is acceptable.
Larry and Ken's friendly, courteous and knowledgeable approach to their business helped me decide to go with their irrigation system. We were one of their first Kokomo area customers and their excellent service and timely response resulted in many referrals to our neighbors and friends. They are perhaps the most professional, family-owned, service company I have ever come across. I won't shy to refer anyone to them and cite them frequently, in business conversations, as a local company that has really got it right!
Reviews (13)
David M.
Jun 28, 2022
I've had it with these guys! We've been using them for over 13 years. I bought a contract last year, but didn't use it since it was such a wet summer, and said they would honor the contract this summer. Today they said they sent someone to activate the system last June, but no one was here and they charged the contract $180 for a service call. $120 for the service call, and $60 for waiting a half hour.
I have no record of making an appointment, and received no phone calls about them coming to my home last June. I've put up with some of their pretty rude technicians over the years, and this is the last straw. These guys are also markedly more expensive than most, if not all, of their competitors, and on numerous occasions I've had to significantly adjust the sprinkler heads, and have found units tossed to the side and no replacement installed.
I have no record of making an appointment, and received no phone calls about them coming to my home last June. I've put up with some of their pretty rude technicians over the years, and this is the last straw. These guys are also markedly more expensive than most, if not all, of their competitors, and on numerous occasions I've had to significantly adjust the sprinkler heads, and have found units tossed to the side and no replacement installed.
Terry O.
Jun 14, 2022
Purchased a home where the previous owner was in contract with Barthuly for lawn care and winterization. The company completed the winterization however left water in the return backflow line which ultimately broke the line (not completely blown out). I attempted to call, email them upon the advice of our water districts recommendation for the annual backflow testing and they initially were pressuring to try to get into contract with them before they would even schedule to come test for the backflow.
I called and emailed several times and could not get on the calendar but was met with possible contract talk. I asked about the valve location and was again diverted to - you guessed it- contract and more " we will email you when we can schedule you". Never heard back from them. - I contacted another local company and I'm glad I did. - I'd steer clear of this one
I called and emailed several times and could not get on the calendar but was met with possible contract talk. I asked about the valve location and was again diverted to - you guessed it- contract and more " we will email you when we can schedule you". Never heard back from them. - I contacted another local company and I'm glad I did. - I'd steer clear of this one
Jeff K.
Jun 06, 2022
Until our start up this year, we were fairly happy. When they came out to start our system on April 27th, they did not do a proper check of all circuits. We had one entire circuit leaking, and three nozzles that were not operating. In the past, we would get an estimate of any repairs, and normally they would adjust heads without charging if it was minor.
They came back out to fix the leak, and then charged us for removing a sliver of pvc. We've been calling to speak for a manager for a month, w/o any manager contacting us. The people we speak to are nice, but it seems their service has slipped, and despite being told a manager would contact us, this has yet to happen. We were not going to look for another irrigation company, but we will now.
They came back out to fix the leak, and then charged us for removing a sliver of pvc. We've been calling to speak for a manager for a month, w/o any manager contacting us. The people we speak to are nice, but it seems their service has slipped, and despite being told a manager would contact us, this has yet to happen. We were not going to look for another irrigation company, but we will now.
Glenn Thomas
May 17, 2022
I just wanted say I have not regret using Barthuly's irrigation system. From the time I made my deposit until BI stated was about two months. Which was about the time line I had been told. The workers did a great job laying out the irritation system. Adam came my a week later and looked everything over. I did notice two of the sprinklers was not covering part of a small incline.
Few weeks later Daniel can out and replaced one of my sprinkler heads. He replaced two of my sprinkler heads that would cover more of the area. It works great now. He did explain the controller some questions I had on the controller. Very nice young man. BI came out in April and did the spring maintenance done. I'm not sure what happen but, not sure of the name, I was given an insulated jacket to cover the back flow jacket I believe for winter. Otherwise, I extremely happy I choose BI
Few weeks later Daniel can out and replaced one of my sprinkler heads. He replaced two of my sprinkler heads that would cover more of the area. It works great now. He did explain the controller some questions I had on the controller. Very nice young man. BI came out in April and did the spring maintenance done. I'm not sure what happen but, not sure of the name, I was given an insulated jacket to cover the back flow jacket I believe for winter. Otherwise, I extremely happy I choose BI
Andrew Hostrawser
Mar 22, 2022
We had a prepaid service agreement with Barthuly Irrigation, which includes winterization of our system. Barthuly did not perform this service in a timely fashion and that led to the broken backflow valve. Winterization has always been performed on a regular schedule, and we had some construction ongoing during that time, but we were never informed that we had to reschedule the service.
We were told that Barthuly would be back out in a couple of weeks and thought the service had been performed. We were charged for the broken backflow vavle and challenged the charge. After 9 weeks with no response, we received a late payment bill. After reaching out again, we still have not received a response. We will never use this service again and suggest no one else does either.
We were told that Barthuly would be back out in a couple of weeks and thought the service had been performed. We were charged for the broken backflow vavle and challenged the charge. After 9 weeks with no response, we received a late payment bill. After reaching out again, we still have not received a response. We will never use this service again and suggest no one else does either.
Aileen Ilaria
Oct 25, 2021
Daniel provided great service on two recent trips to my home to repair multiple complex issues with my irrigation system, issues that several other companies walked away from. Daniel took it all in stride with a smile, told me all the issues and created a well thought out plan on how to bring the system back up and running. The scheduling team has been great and I really appreciate all the efforts the full Barthuly team have made for me.
Randi Chiudioni
Oct 16, 2021
This company installed my system in a new construction build (not my choice to use them for the install, I had no idea who they were). Once i learned who was doing/did the work i have tried to reach out many times. They're completely unresponsive, uncommunicative and downright rude. Every time I have interacted with anyone from the company when they actually do respond has been less than helpful - unbeknownst to me, I had 2 years of service included - would have been nice to know before I hired someone else. seriously?!? Try phoning your customers - emailing them, SOMETHING! Hence why I will no longer use them.
Karyssa Siegel
Sep 25, 2021
I initially left a 1 start review because when I called to set up service with Barthuly I was told they were not taking on new customers even though they had serviced the property we bought for years and installed the system originally. I completely understand not taking on new customers to install sprinklers but was extremely frustrated they would not service a property that they had serviced for years just because the original family moved away.
Upon leaving my initial review the owner of the company contacted me within an hour of the review to try to make things right. I highly respect a company especially an owner who takes the time to read all their reviews and personally reaches out to potential customers to try to make things right. We am excited to see the work that Barthuly does when they come out to service us for winter as they were highly recommended.
Upon leaving my initial review the owner of the company contacted me within an hour of the review to try to make things right. I highly respect a company especially an owner who takes the time to read all their reviews and personally reaches out to potential customers to try to make things right. We am excited to see the work that Barthuly does when they come out to service us for winter as they were highly recommended.
Michael Murphy
Jul 26, 2021
Scott Benedict
Jul 13, 2021
The Barthuly team from start to finish was absolutely outstanding. Throughout the project, I was so impressed with their communication, knowledge, and follow through. Every time they said they were going to do something, it happened. Barthuly dramatically exceeded our expectations on the timing and quality of irrigation system installation, their crews were professional and kind, and they kept me updated through the process. I could not be more pleased, and I look forward to working with and recommending Barthuly for years to come.
Steve Becker
Nov 25, 2019
Barthuly just completed the addition of new irrigation zones. This was not an easy job as it required a lot of hand digging. They did an amazing job of getting into flower bed locations that required going under decks, sidewalks and around a retainer wall. OB did a professional CAD design that outlined new valves and heads which Brett verified before the job was started.
The installation technicians were very professional and did an outstanding job of protecting our property including all of our landscaping. It's great to work with professionals. Kudos to the entire team.
The installation technicians were very professional and did an outstanding job of protecting our property including all of our landscaping. It's great to work with professionals. Kudos to the entire team.
Middleton D.
Apr 23, 2019
Julie K.
Oct 22, 2018
Barthuly is dependable, and isn't that what you want with an irrigation company? They are organized and professional, and keep a schedule. They contact us every spring and fall. They properly take care of starting our irrigation system in the spring and checking everything, then in the Fall they winterize all of the sprinkler heads. They will come mid-summer and check the heads for proper coverage of the lawn and to make sure they are all functioning.
We had landscape work done and they came and adjusted some heads because of the re-grading work we had done. When there was a labor shortage this spring and many companies couldn't find enough help (two of my neighbors' sprinkler companies), Barthuly was right on schedule with their sharp employees. Our grass was green and healthy quickly in the spring, while neighbors waited for weeks until their sprinkler companies could fit them into their schedule. Barthuly employees are pleasant and conscientious.
We had landscape work done and they came and adjusted some heads because of the re-grading work we had done. When there was a labor shortage this spring and many companies couldn't find enough help (two of my neighbors' sprinkler companies), Barthuly was right on schedule with their sharp employees. Our grass was green and healthy quickly in the spring, while neighbors waited for weeks until their sprinkler companies could fit them into their schedule. Barthuly employees are pleasant and conscientious.