Sherman and Julio were great and flexible with our needs. They came back several times to make adjustments and fix my errors and stupid punctures I made inadvertently. Always communicative and good natured. read more

McKay Irrigation replaced my ancient system with a Hunter Hydrawise smart controller and Netafirm drip lines. I can control the system from my phone or laptop from anywhere in the world, which is important because I travel constantly. It is quite easy to change watering time frequency and duration, depending on the season. The system can be set to automatically suspend watering if there has been rainfall in recent days, or to increase watering if it is very hot. Sherman and Julio were very friendly and accessible throughout the job and we both enjoyed talking to them. I am very happy with the friendly and efficient work the team did for us with the installation. They had a clear plan, arrived on time and were very careful to clean up debris when they finished. Could not recommend them more highly. read more

Julio and Sherman are the bomb! I recently renovated a terraced garden and, in the process, ripped out the old drip irrigation system, which was a typical black pipe with 1/4" lines and emitters with a pretty basic controller. Between the Netafim drip lines and the Hydrawise controller, I couldn't be more pleased with the look and functionality of this new system. And what an amazing job of concealing the infrastructure -- whereas the black 1/2" pipes of my old system climbed over the walls of the various terraces, Julio and team drilled through walls, running the pipes in such a way that they're pretty much invisible. And yes, Sherman and Julio are easy going, attentive listeners and a pleasure to work with. read more

Mackay Irrigation System has two principals, Sherman and Julio. The irrigation system I have is a drip line system (with lines between the mulch and the top of soil) that can be digitally controlled through an App called Hydrawise. I use the Hydrawise free basic level program that is based on schedule and broader area weather forecast. If one wants to get more sophisticated irrigation control software, say to adjust to microclimate forecast in local area, one can pay Hydrawise a monthly fee to upgrade. But so far the free program is enough for me. I can change the setting in any corner of the world. Say, if there is a heat wave in the Bay Area and I am out of town, I can just reset on my iPhone the irrigation schedule to water more often. This is a good feature for plants that are not quite established and need more care on watering. Sherman and Julio are absolutely professional- 5 stars and did a great job at my drip-irrigation system. In addition, they are personable, helpful and willing to spend as much time as one needs to educate one into the system. They left me spare parts to repair in case some drip lines were damaged. I have pots for plants I am not ready to put into the ground. They help me set up individual irrigation pods for these pots. It relieved me from having to watch the pots closely every day. Mackay Irrigation only does new system installation. They do not repair old irrigation systems. As to the repair of the systems Sherman and Julio installed, I think I can handle it. I also work with a gardener who knows how to repair the system if the weed cutter accidentally cut the drip line. read more

Sherman is always super responsive to any question I have. When a vendor stopped supporting an irrigation unit, Sherman came and replaced it and spent the time to make it all work great. read more

5 stars is not enough; 10 would be more appropriate. Absolutely professional, responsive, and knowledgable. Went above and beyond to help me figure out why some of my drip irrigation zones weren't working and guided me through, step by step, how to diagnose and fix it. All over the phone and by text. Saved me the expense of having an actual site visit. Charged $0.00. Really unbelievable service. If/when I have a drip irrigation problem next time, I'm only going to call him. read more

I originally called McKay Irrigation back in June to investigate a leak and ended up hiring them to install a smart controller and replace my irrigation tubing. Sherman, Julio and his team did a great job. They were very fast and neat. Sherman did an excellent job explaining the new controller. The yard has never looked better. read more

This is a well overdue endorsement for Sherman & Julio who installed a Hydrawise irrigation system for our hillside backyard. They helped transform our barren hillside to a garden oasis. They were helpful and a pleasure to work with. They coordinated with our landscapers and came back a few times to make sure things were working as expected. 1 year on, our garden looks transformed!!! I would give them 6 stars if I could. Highly recommended. read more

Sherman was very responsive to my call for help w fine tuning my current irrigation set up. He was extremely knowledge about the different parts and set up, and was also very accommodating with finding time in his very busy day to come to my home and trouble shoot the problem. I would definitely call him again for help read more

McKay Irrigation replaced our 25 year old, water-guzzling, barely functional irrigation system with a state of the art web-based controller (Hydrawise) and netafim drip tubing. The Hydrawise controller is a forward-looking solution, leveraging local weather data for more precise watering calculations. We love the app-based options for programming, monitoring and amending on the go. The new solution delivers water more uniformly and thoroughly, resulting in happy plants. The two principles, Sherman and Julio, were very responsive from the initial call through post-installation. They listened to our particular site and plant issues and designed a system that addressed those concerns. The McKay installation team showed up when they said they would and completed the work as promised. The work was done with minimal impact to existing plants and pathways and the worksite was always kept clean at the end of each day. Our installation was not typical, since we capture 4,000 gallons of rain water which is then pumped into our irrigation system. Once the rain tanks are empty, the irrigation system then runs off of municipal water. Both Sherman and Julio took the time to understand the complex piping connecting our rain tanks, pump, valves and city water and then fine-tuned their system to integrate smoothly with our rainwater pump. Communication was excellent with Sherman, Julio and their team! They were very responsive and accommodating of questions and requests to tweak pipe layout. We would definitely work with McKay Irrigation again and highly recommend them. read more

Sherman and Julio were extremely flexible and helpful, we're really happy with our sprinkling system. Once we gave them the go ahead they got the job done extremely fast. They always come back to check on the system and are really friendly. read more

Sherman and Julio have done incredible work installing a new irrigation system in my new house. My house is split between a complicated front and very complicated backyard with plants, hedges and a curvy grass area. They set up a system that perfectly waters everything and doesn't waste any water. The communication throughout the process was quick and seamless, they couldn't have been nicer and easier to work with. On top of irrigation, they're very knowledgeable when it comes to knowing what plants/trees need what water and set up a customized system so everything gets what it needs. Highly recommended. read more

Great experience with Sherman. Very responsive, professional and capable. We needed a new drip system for our home in Menlo Park and he and Julio exceeded our expectations. Although they are based in Berkley they were very responsive about coming to Menlo Park. They showed up when they said they would and very accommodating as I had to change my appointment a few times. Their prices are competitive and they did great work. Highly recommend them! read more

McKay Landscaping installed an entirely new system in my multi-leveled yard that accommodated the difficult terrain and reached all those out-of-the-way places where we have a tree here, a bit garden there, flowers on one level, vines on another. This system had to be individually designed to fit our complicated lot, and Sherman and company did a superior job of figuring out exactly what we needed and how to make it happen. We now have a state-of-the-art irrigations system, our garden is flourishing, the costs were reasonable, and the controls are easy to manage. Of course, things happen, your garden changes, and your system must be adapted. The service, the concern, and the expertise that McKay Landscaping has provided me after the initial sale has been exceptional. They are attentive to my changing needs, inventive in coming up with solutions to new additions, and, above all, they listen carefully to what I ask for and respond with adaptations better than I could have imagined. I recommend them without reservation as profession, polite, expert in their technical knowledge, and exceptionally attentive to customer concerns. I finally have confidence that draught or rain, whether I am home or away, my garden is being watered by a system designed for its particular needs. read more

These guys rock. Responsive- honest-communicative-on time-super workers-cleanup-made extra sure everything was to my satisfaction. Just flat out fantastic. My plants love you Sherman!!!! read more

I had a relatively small job that was somewhat complicated by the fact that I was replacing an existing system in an existing garden. My puppy destroyed the old system. Sherman helped me figure out how to dog proof a new system. His crew then installed it without any damage to the existing garden. I highly recommend Mckay Irrigation Systems. Eric Weaver read more

Another wonderful experience with Mckay Irrigation! Sherman and Julio provided an on-site estimate over the weekend and showed up the following week with a team to do an exquisite job laying out irrigation. I'm looking forward to having the crew back out when I've expanded the yard and it's time to lay more lines and set up lighting, as well. Thanks guys!! read more

We recently moved to our home and found that we had a zone that was stuck on, only we couldn't find the valve that controlled the zone. After having 2 other visits from other irrigation services over a period of weeks, neither of which could locate the missing valve, we called Mckay who was able come out to the house within a couple of days after making contact with us. When he arrived I was reassured by his knowledgable can-do attitude. Then he quickly confirmed the problem and after thinking about where the zone was placed relative to the controller, he found where the missing valve box was located and fixed our stuck valve. We were so thankful that he was able help us with what had been yet another frustrating irrigation problem. read more

My irrigation system in my back-yard in San Francisco had stopped working (continually dripping in one zone), so after trying a couple of other people who weren't very responsive, I found Sherman (McKay Landscape Irrigation) who was excellent. He responded really quickly to my message and came out the next day. He was very communicative about his arrival time and set my expectations well about how much it would cost and how long it would take. He found the problem quickly, picked up the required parts and had my system fixed up and tested in little over an hour. He was responsive, professional and a good price. I'll definitely keep using him to do a regular service and would recommend him to anyone in San Francisco. He's also a really nice guy, which helps! read more

Sherman and Julio installed a new irrigation system in our back yard. They were very responsive and great to work with from the beginning. When a couple of patches on the lawn started to look a little lackluster, they came out quickly to address the problem and tweak the system to make sure that all areas of the lawn were covered. Sherman has checked in several times since installation to make sure that everything is working well. Definitely recommend! read more

Very happy with Sherman and Julio's work. We completed a front yard project and needed to get extra irrigation added to the old (I mean really old) irrigation lines from when we moved in. Sherman reviewed it all and recommended we replace the timer (which was not really functioning correctly) but that the water junction box was still fine. Julio then ran lines all over the front yard and installed drips on all of our plants. The system has been up and running for over a month now and its working great and the plants are looking awesome. The guys were really responsive when we first made the inquiry (in fact, Sherman returned my call while he and his family were waiting to be seated at a restaurant) and then worked quickly and efficiently once the project began. Thanks for the quality work guys! read more

I found this guy to be wonderful. I had an emergency repair that need fixing. He called back promptly and set up an appointment. Had repair parts that he needed and it was done very fast. Prompt, personable and competent. I will use him again in a heartbeat and recommend him to friends. Other companies that I had called failed to return my calls. I guess they thought my job was too small. read more

The McKay Irrigation team came out today to add on to my existing irrigation system. They upfront and honest during the quote process and delivered everything as promised and on time. This setup is something I can easily manage and that is perfect for my needs. I now understand better how my system works and can plan for upkeep and expansion in the future. I could not be more thrilled with how well this went and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for new or expanded irrigation for their property. read more

I live in a town home where we pay HoA fees and Sherman is the main landscaper for all of our trees, bushes and irrigation system to keep our grass and flowers beautiful. He is constantly there maintaining all the bushes. His aesthetics to detail is superb our complex is constantly looking great. He kills any weeds that may be popping up in on our cement drive way and makes sure the bamboo plants don't overcrowd walls. I highly recommend him for any landscaping needs especially any irrigation systems that you may want. read more

Sherman and Julio did a fantastic job with an irrigation install on our property-I cannot recommend these guys enough! Sherman responds immediately to all my emails and texts and is quick to do any potential troubleshooting. I've told Sherman I will hire only him from now on! read more

Sherman and Julio are awesome. They replied to my inquiry almost immediately, and took care of my job on the same day. The messaged me to let me know they were on the way, and had my irrigation system fixed quickly. There is no doubt that I will call them the next time my irrigation system goes fubar. read more

We've worked with Sherman for a year or so with our complicated irrigation system. Sherman is knowledgeable in many areas and has re-done parts of our system. We've saved so much water, by having a system that is responsive to the climate. And he's always available for questions and a quick trip out to solve an issue. I highly recommend him! read more

My wife and I selected Mckay Irrigation after interviewing several competitors. Mckay was by far the most responsive and knowledgeable of the contractors that we interviewed. Sherman and Julio built a complex system for us that included a Hunter Hydrawise Smart Controller for multiple zones, lawn sprays with high efficiency nozzles and Netafim drip lines. They took the time to communicate with us at every step of the process and checked in regularly to make sure we were satisfied with the work. They were easy to work with, their pricing was fair, they were always on time and delivered exactly what they promised. You won't go wrong hiring Mckay--they have our highest recommendation. read more

I have used a number of irrigation contractors over the past 15 years and Sherman has been the only one I've kept returning to. He was very helpful about a mystery problem on the phone the first time I called him - logical and painstaking in his questions, and that impressed me. Then he came over and I found him easy to work with, energetic, courteous, and efficient. We did a major re-working of the irrigation in my one-third-acre garden together, cutting back on my considerable water use, and now we are fine-tuning. I would highly recommend Sherman for his knowledge, speed, and pleasant manner. read more

Super friendly, returned my call right away, was able to come to my house within a couple hours. Solved my problem instantly. Highly recommended. Charges $75/hour plus actual cost for parts. read more

Sherman of McKay Landscaping has helped twice with irrigation issues. In both instances he has been professional, efficient, reasonably priced and to top things off he is a joy to work with. I will use him in the future for all of my irrigation needs and recommend you do too! read more

With a broken sprinkler pipe flooding the backyard of our newly purchased home and irrigation overkill gushing water across the sidewalk in front, we needed help...A search on Yelp! yielded Sherman Mckay, who promptly fit us into his schedule. Knowledgeable, easy to work with and full of good referrals, he performed the repairs well. He re-programmed our timer, answered questions about plants, replaced a bulb in the outdoor lighting and made some excellent suggestions about plant feeding. As the California drought situation worsens, we are so grateful to have found some one as responsible, personable and effective as Sherman to help us get our garden watering situation under control. We wouldn't hesitate to use him again in the future - he's a veritable handyman for the garden! read more

We recently retained the services of McKay Landscape to complete an extention and update of our irrigation system. Our existing system was over 30 years old; the project required a well thought out approach and experienced execution. Sherman met both requirements on a timely basis and at a very fair cost. I would highly recommend Sherman! read more

Sherman was kind enough to give me some limited advice over the phone that turned out to make a HUGE difference in my drip irrigation problem, and offered to fix it for me and demonstrate how to fix it in the future! He is now my go-to person for my gardening consultation. The reviews here are spot on, and I highly recommend him. read more

I haven't actually done a project yet, but just the initial phone call tells me a lot about how professional McKay can be. Great information shared about how to plan and even provided good references and tips. Very patient, knowledgable and fun to work with! read more

Sherman and Julio worked on an irrigation project at our home. Their quote (and final price) was reasonable, they were very professional, followed through with quality work and made sure we were satisfied before final completion. I'd recommend them to others and would look to hire them again in the future. read more

McKay Irrigation Systems just completed a fairly large project at my home. The system is very well thought out, and will eliminate and dry dead spots while eliminating over spraying. I love the fact that I can control the entire system via my phone. Sherman, Julio, and the entire crew were at all times friendly, polite and respectful which, for me, is a very high priority as "mansplaining" by contractors drives me up a wall. The pricing was very reasonable. read more

About a year ago, Sherman and Julio replaced my old, failed irrigation system with a brand new one. It is a very extensive system which involved a lot of planning and creativity. It has functioned incredibly well and the landscaping on my property is better than it has ever been since moving into my house 20 years ago. Sherman and Julio were both a pleasure to work with and spent much more time with me than I expected. They very clearly explained how to work my new system and were always available to fine tune things here and there over the first few months after installation. I would highly recommend them to anyone - you will not find a better irrigation system company! read more

When we bought our house, the previous owners had created a lovely, drought resistant garden with vegetable and flower beds. But it turned out that as working parents of two young children, we were not up to taking care of the beds, and our kids didn't have any room to play. We decided we wanted to put in grass. I knew that our existing irrigation system wasn't working, so I started by calling McKay. Sherman is awesome! He talked me through grass and irrigation and within two weeks, he, his partner Julio, and his landscaping colleague Margarito had transformed our back yard into the garden of our dreams with a brand new super cool watering system! When she first saw it, our four year ran around in circles screaming, I love it, I love it, I love it! read more

I needed a complete overhaul of my irrigation system - take out the old and put in the new. Sherman and Julio were great to work with and the new system has been working beautifully. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more