# Rainfall Irrigation & Landscape Lighting

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 62 Main St #305, Kingston, MA 02364 · **Phone:** (781) 585-5701 · **Website:** https://rainfallirrigation.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 55 reviews across 4 sources.
98% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Rainfall Irrigation has been on South Shore properties long enough that some customers measure the relationship in decades: the company itself says it's been running since 1987. Based in Kingston, the crew installs and services in-ground sprinkler systems, with landscape lighting, outdoor audio, holiday lighting and mosquito and tick control on the side, working Kingston, Plymouth, Duxbury, Marshfield, Hingham, Cohasset and Boston.

The Google history backs that up: 4.9 stars across 72 ratings, with 55 reviews on file from 2022 through 2026. Several reviews name individual technicians — Kyle, Ryan, Steve, Jake, Mike — for being on time, explaining repairs in plain terms, and running spring start-ups and fall shutdowns without a fuss. A few describe genuinely long relationships: one customer says they've used the company for irrigation work for more than 40 years, another for over 20, and one commercial client says Rainfall has maintained their properties for years at what they call fair pricing.

Worth asking about directly: a 2026 review describes a winterization miscommunication that the customer says caused thousands of dollars in water damage, and the reviewer says the company never made it right. Reviews also don't agree on who owns the business — a 20-year customer credits Steve, while several more recent ones describe Matt personally following up on installs — so it's worth clarifying who you'd actually be working with.

This is a strong call for routine irrigation service and new sprinkler installs on the South Shore. Given the one dispute, ask specifically how they handle fall winterization and what happens if something goes wrong, and confirm coverage before signing on for a larger job.

**Strengths:**
- Punctual technicians — several reviewers cite on-time, courteous service calls
- Long-term customers — some cite 20 to 40 years with the company
- Seasonal service — handles spring start-ups and fall system shutdowns
- Commercial contracts — one client credits years of fair-priced maintenance

**Concerns:**
- Winterization mishap — one 2026 review cites costly water damage and an unresolved complaint
- Ownership unclear — reviews name both Steve and Matt as owner

**Where sources disagree:**
- One longtime customer credits Steve as owner; several more recent reviews describe Matt personally handling installs and follow-up — the two accounts don't agree on who runs the company.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- The company says it has served South Shore customers since 1987, citing 39 years in business. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://rainfallirrigation.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Serving customers since 1987.”
  - [Official Website](https://rainfallirrigation.com) — “Self-reported 39 years in business”
- The company lists Kingston, Plymouth, Duxbury, Marshfield, Hingham, Cohasset and Boston as its service area. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://rainfallirrigation.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Kingston, Plymouth, Duxbury, Marshfield, Hingham, Cohasset, Boston”
- Its own site lists irrigation, landscape lighting, outdoor audio, holiday lighting, and mosquito and tick control among its services. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://rainfallirrigation.com) — “Rainfall Irrigation & Landscape Lighting provides irrigation, landscape lighting, outdoor audio, holiday lighting, and mosquito and tick con…”
- Holds 4.9 stars across 72 Google ratings, with 55 reviews on file from 2022 through 2026. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainfall%20Irrigation%20%26%20Landscape%20Lighting&query_place_id=ChIJf5Ymhk1FIqcRfyfQQmfWWyI) — “Google: 4.9★ from 72 ratings”
- Several reviewers name individual technicians for being on time and explaining the work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4U1ZIRXlhVUpOVkRkS1ZWOVhSRGQxTVZOblgyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxSVHEyaUJNVDdKVV9XRDd1MVNnX2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The technician was on time, very respectful, asking me if I had any questions. I appreciate him asking if we wanted the company to get us…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wYVpETjJMVmhsVGtsd1RXVndabHBUY0hWWVdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpaZDN2LVhlTklwTWVwZlpTcHVYWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Hello - The technician was efficient, friendly and professional.  Thank you!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsMWRHUTFTa1JaZDIxRFF6Z3lVbUZLVWtOWlIzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkl1dGQ1SkRZd21DQzgyUmFKUkNZR3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ On time, courteous and helpful”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taRmFVWkZUakUxVWtwV1pUSTVWM2N5VGtkWmJsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZFaUZFTjE1UkpWZTI5V3cyTkdZblE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very prompt and professional.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkSmFGOURSelpvU3pGQmNtMVNRV1JaWTFkeGNtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdJaF9DRzZoSzFBcm1SQWRZY1dxcmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Kyle and Mike were very polite and professional”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGdUxVUlBVVWxZV0V3eE1GaElNRVkxWDBaUFRFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFuLURPUUlYWEwxMFhIMEY1X0ZPTEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The tech showed up right on time.  Did whatever repairs he needed to do and then, more importantly, checked to make sure I was satisfied.…”
- Handles seasonal spring start-ups and fall shutdowns for irrigation systems. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4U1ZIRXlhVUpOVkRkS1ZWOVhSRGQxTVZOblgyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxSVHEyaUJNVDdKVV9XRDd1MVNnX2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The technician was on time, very respectful, asking me if I had any questions. I appreciate him asking if we wanted the company to get us…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkU1VUYzVkWHBOWWxOMVRTMW5Uemx5ZGs1TFUxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdSUTc5dXpNYlN1TS1nTzlydk5LU1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We called on short notice and Rainfall Irrigation was very helpful .   The technician who came out to blow out irrigation system was very…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pVelZYcEVZbWN5VTNReFRUQmZia2hoTVUxQ1NGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjUzVXpEYmcyU3QxTTBfbkhhMU1CSFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Steve was right on time for our Mid Year Inspection and went through everything and noticed some leaks in the system. Repaired the leaks …”
- Some customers describe decades-long relationships, including one for over 40 years and one for over 20. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ocFpYSTVhMGR2TVhsd1lYSXlhRVZKZEdZdE0wRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnhpZXI5a0dvMXlwYXIyaEVJdGYtM0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We've worked with Rainfall Irrigation and its owner, Steve, for over 20 years, and the experience has been consistently outstanding. What…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNVGprWmFmMTduUHR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMTjkZaf17nPtwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been using rainfall irrigation for over 40 years! They’ve always been professional, on time and explained what was necessary for r…”
- A commercial client says the company has maintained their properties for years at fair pricing. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GaGNERm5aRVEwYVVSUFVERlNPVVJCVEhZeU9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFhcDFnZEQ0aURPUDFSOURBTHYyOWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Rainfall has installed and maintained our commercial properties for years. Great company , very fair pricing , knowledgeable technicians …”
- A 2026 review describes a winterization miscommunication that the customer says caused thousands of dollars in water damage; the reviewer says the company never made it right. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aNVlVRnhSR0pKY2xVMVNGbENaR1JzWkRCRlpHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZ5YUFxRGJJclU1SFlCZGRsZDBFZGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Hired the company to do irrigation repair and maintenance.  They incorrectly communicated their ability to winterize outdoor water lines …”
- Reviews don't agree on who owns the business — one longtime customer names Steve, while more recent reviews describe Matt personally following up on installs. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WSmRWZFVlVFJGU25BMU56VjFSM0V4T1VaVFRIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVJdVdUeTRFSnA1NzV1R3ExOUZTTHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 5 Stars for Rainfall Irrigation!
I reached out to Matt to install an irrigation system at my home, and as a first-time irrigation custome…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ocFpYSTVhMGR2TVhsd1lYSXlhRVZKZEdZdE0wRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnhpZXI5a0dvMXlwYXIyaEVJdGYtM0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We've worked with Rainfall Irrigation and its owner, Steve, for over 20 years, and the experience has been consistently outstanding. What…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VKeUg0UHJFMi03LV9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJyH4PrE2-7-_QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I couldn’t have been happier with this company. Matt the owner was honest and very fair in the pricing. His team was prompt and very resp…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WSmRWZFVlVFJGU25BMU56VjFSM0V4T1VaVFRIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x225bd66742d0277f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVJdVdUeTRFSnA1NzV1R3ExOUZTTHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 5 Stars for Rainfall Irrigation!
I reached out to Matt to install an irrigation system at my home, and as a first-time irrigation custome…”
  - [Official Website](https://rainfallirrigation.com) — “Rainfall Irrigation & Landscape Lighting provides irrigation, landscape lighting, outdoor audio, holiday lighting, and mosquito and tick con…”
- Also offers Pest Control _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://rainfallirrigation.com) — “Rainfall Irrigation & Landscape Lighting provides irrigation, landscape lighting, outdoor audio, holiday lighting, and mosquito and tick con…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainfall%20Irrigation%20%26%20Landscape%20Lighting&query_place_id=ChIJf5Ymhk1FIqcRfyfQQmfWWyI): 4.9★ from 72 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rainfall%20Irrigation%20%26%20Landscape%20Lighting&query_place_id=ChIJf5Ymhk1FIqcRfyfQQmfWWyI): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.trustindex.io/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](https://rainfallirrigation.com): 39 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carlos Moniz · 2026-06-25**: I don’t write many reviews, but Rainfall Irrigation absolutely earned this one.

From start to finish, Matthew Donovan and his crew were outstanding. My property is full of clay and rock, yet the team worked incredibly hard without cutting corners. Matt didn’t just manage the project—he was on-site …
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Lauren Daley · 2026-04-22**: Hired the company to do irrigation repair and maintenance.  They incorrectly communicated their ability to winterize outdoor water lines resulting in thousands of damage.  No support to rectify it.  I would not recommend this estabilishment,
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Evan Graziano · 2026-04-18**: Had a new sprinkler/dripline system installed, and am very happy with the final result. Matt and his crew were friendly and great to work with, ensuring that all of my expectations were met, and all my questions answered
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrew · 2025-11-20**: The technician was on time, very respectful, asking me if I had any questions. I appreciate him asking if we wanted the company to get us going in the spring. Thank you.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karen Labonte · 2025-11-19**: We called on short notice and Rainfall Irrigation was very helpful .   The technician who came out to blow out irrigation system was very helpful. We just moved to a condominium and did not realize we needed to close down irrigation system. I highly recommend.
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Kathy Doherty · 2025-11-07**: Hello - The technician was efficient, friendly and professional.  Thank you!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christian Weppert · 2025-11-04**: These guys are the best. Quick to respond, they do great work and communicate well. Great team I’d recommend to everyone.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Edmund Sullivan · 2025-11-04**: Exceptional Service and Expertise

Recently purchased a second home on South Shore.  We chose Rainfall Irrigation & Landscape lighting (“Rainfall”) after neighbors told us it provides excellent service across all their offerings.
For us, that includes our irrigation system and landscape lighting.  R…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · JOSEPH RUGGIO · 2025-11-04**: On time, courteous and helpful
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Cheney · 2025-11-03**: Rainfall has installed and maintained our commercial properties for years. Great company , very fair pricing , knowledgeable technicians and responsive service. Highly recommend them !

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