Genesis manages irrigation for HOAs and CDDs in Manatee and Sarasota Counties: audits, distribution uniformity testing, pump station service, remote controller monitoring and board-ready reports. Audits start with Phase 1 at no cost (controller records, equipment summary and map), and the Phase 2 full audit is $30 per zone walked. See how an HOA irrigation audit works, step by step.
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Community irrigation is one of the largest line items an HOA or CDD board manages, and one of the least visible until something fails. Genesis Sprinklers & Water Management runs irrigation for associations and community development districts across Manatee and Sarasota Counties, with the testing, maintenance and reporting a board needs to make decisions with confidence.
Founded in 2021 and led by Tave Close Sr., with 35+ years in the irrigation industry, and Tave Close Jr., with 10+ years.
Irrigation audits
We walk every zone, record what is installed and how it is performing, and document broken heads, leaks, pressure problems, overspray onto hardscape and zones watering the wrong plant material. You receive a zone-by-zone findings list with priorities, so repairs can be scheduled and budgeted instead of discovered. Audits run in two phases; see Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Distribution uniformity testing
Distribution uniformity (DU) measures how evenly a zone applies water. Low DU means the driest spot sets the run time and the rest of the zone is overwatered. We run catch-can tests, calculate DU for the tested zones, and recommend the nozzle, spacing and pressure corrections that let run times come down without dry spots.
Pump station service
Many communities in our area irrigate from lakes, ponds or wells through a pump station. We inspect and service pumps, motors, controls, pressure settings and intake screens, diagnose pressure and cycling problems, and plan repairs or replacements before a failure takes the whole system down in the dry season.
Remote controller monitoring
With smart, remotely managed controllers we can watch schedules, flow and alarms across the community, adjust for rainfall and seasonal restrictions, and respond to problems between site visits. Watering stays inside local water-restriction schedules without anyone driving out to change a clock.
Board-ready reporting
Boards and district managers get plain-language reports: what we inspected, what we found, what we fixed, what it cost, and what we recommend next, with priorities and estimates. Reports are written so they can go straight into a board packet and support reserve and budget planning.
HOA and commercial audits: Phase 1 and Phase 2
Phase 1 (no cost). We read the records in your irrigation controller and give the board a summary of the equipment and a map of the system, before the association commits to anything.
Phase 2: full system audit ($30 per zone). We run and inspect every zone while it is operating and map its coverage. A controller output that runs two valves counts as two zones. The association pays only for the zones we actually walk.
Valve locating and distribution uniformity (DU) testing are quoted separately when they are needed.
How an engagement works
- Phase 1 (no cost): we read the controller records and give the board an equipment and map summary.
- Phase 2 full system audit ($30 per zone): every zone run, inspected and mapped, with a zone-by-zone report, photos, priorities and written estimates.
- Repairs: approved repairs are scheduled within one week and checked against the findings list. Emergency service calls are handled the same day.
- Ongoing care: recurring inspections, controller monitoring and seasonal schedule changes.
- Reporting: a plain-language summary for each board meeting or reserve study.
Pump stations and water sources
Many Manatee and Sarasota communities water from a lake, pond or well through a pump station. We service, rebuild and replace community pump stations, including variable-frequency-drive (VFD) stations that hold steady pressure and protect the motor, in enclosures rated for outdoor Florida conditions. Where wells draw brackish water, we test for salinity before it damages turf and plants.
Leak detection with flow monitoring
A mainline break on a large community system can lose thousands of gallons before anyone notices. With flow sensors and remotely managed controllers, the system flags abnormal flow, and we can shut it down remotely until the repair crew arrives, instead of losing water over a weekend.
Common questions from boards and managers
How often should a community be audited?
A full audit once a year works for most communities, with monthly or quarterly zone inspections in between. Communities with pump stations or reclaimed water often benefit from more frequent checks during the dry season.
Can you work with our landscape contractor?
Yes. Many associations keep their landscape maintenance company and use us for irrigation. We share findings with the landscaper and coordinate schedules so repairs are not undone by mowing and trimming.
Do you provide estimates before repairs?
Yes. Beyond minor adjustments made during an inspection, repairs are estimated in writing and approved before work begins.
What does an HOA irrigation audit include?
In Phase 2, every zone is run and inspected in operation and its coverage is mapped. We record broken heads, leaks, pressure problems, overspray onto pavement and zones watering the wrong plants, and deliver a zone-by-zone list with priorities and written estimates.
What is distribution uniformity, and why should a board care?
Distribution uniformity (DU) measures how evenly a zone waters. When it is low, run times are set for the driest spot and the rest of the zone is overwatered. Raising DU lets run times come down without dry spots, which lowers water use and turf loss.
Can you service our pump station?
Yes. We inspect, repair, rebuild and replace community pump stations, including VFD stations, and plan replacements before a failure shuts down irrigation in the dry season.
How do you keep the community within watering restrictions?
Smart, remotely managed controllers let us set and change schedules for the whole community to match the current Southwest Florida Water Management District and county rules, without a site visit to each controller.
How much does an HOA or commercial irrigation audit cost?
Phase 1 costs nothing: we read the controller’s records and give the board an equipment and map summary before the association commits to anything. Phase 2, the full system audit, is $30 per zone: every zone is run and inspected in operation and its coverage mapped. A controller output that runs two valves counts as two zones, and the association pays only for the zones we actually walk. Valve locating and DU testing are quoted separately when needed.
How quickly do you respond?
We answer the phone, and reply to emails and voicemails, the same day. Scheduled repairs are done within one week. Emergency service calls are handled the same day. If a technician will be more than an hour early or late, we contact you.
What should a board look for in an HOA irrigation company?
A state irrigation license, a written zone-by-zone audit before large repairs, written estimates approved before work begins, and reports a board can put straight into its packet. Genesis holds Florida State Certified Irrigation Specialty Contractor license SCC131152466. We are family- and veteran-owned, led by Tave Close Sr. (35+ years in irrigation) and Tave Close Jr. (10+ years), and rated A+ by the BBB. See how our HOA audit works, step by step.
Learn more about distribution uniformity testing and irrigation audits.
Communities we serve
Associations and condominium communities Genesis has worked for in the past year include:
Manatee County
- Bradenton: Tidewater Preserve, Riverside Preserve, Mirabella at Village Green, Sweetwater at Lakewood Ranch, Gold Tree Co-op, Veranda II at Riverstrand, River Place, Meadowcroft Condominiums, Village at Townpark, Courtyard Square Condominiums and Rye Wilderness Estates
- Lakewood Ranch: Willowbrook Condos
- Palmetto: Skyway Village Estates and Travesta
- Parrish: The Gardens of Parrish and Gamble Creek Estates
- Holmes Beach: Waterline Villas and Marina, and Villas of Holmes Beach
Sarasota County
- Sarasota: The Villa of Papillon, The Meadows Community Association, Villas of Eagle Creek, Highland Park Condominium, Village Brooke Condominiums, Founders Club, Promenade Palmer Ranch and Heritage Oaks Veranda II
- Longboat Key: Beach Place, The Players Club and Buttonwood Cove
- Venice: Venice Prodigy at Wellen Park and Grassy Oaks II
- Englewood: Bermuda East and Artists Enclave
Project stories
- Catching a mainline break the day it showed up (Villa of Papillon, Sarasota): remote flow monitoring stopped the water loss the day it was found.
Licensed and local
Genesis Sprinklers & Water Management, LLC is a Florida State Certified Irrigation Specialty Contractor, License SCC131152466, based at 5320 Lena Rd Ste 104, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211, and serving Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Request an HOA or CDD irrigation assessment
Call (833) 543-6374, email tave@genesiswm.net, or send the form below and we will follow up to schedule a walk-through. We answer the phone, and reply to emails and voicemails, the same day.
