Est. 1982 · Wichita, Kansas
Precision irrigation,
personal service.
Kansas-tough systems, thoughtful communication, and a family name that has stood behind the work for generations.
Founded locally
Years of field knowledge
Communities served
Systems planned year-round
The TenderCare promise
Let our family
take care of yours.
We’re in the irrigation business, but we’re really in the people business.
That means answering the phone, explaining the work, respecting the property, and making every customer feel like a friend—not a number on a schedule.
Meet the Payne familyOne property. One clear plan.
Start with the whole yard.
Irrigation, drainage, repair, and seasonal care work best when every recommendation begins with how water moves across your property.
Yard symptom diagnoser
Tell us what your yard is telling you.
Choose what you see for a practical starting point.
Likely starting point
A coverage gap, clogged nozzle, or pressure imbalance may be leaving turf between heads dry.
Get a professional diagnosisImagine the difference
Drag from plan to performance.
A real TenderCare finished-property photo paired with an illustrative pre-installation visualization of the same setting.
Quiet confidence
The best system is the one you don’t have to worry about.
Field craftPrecision you can see in every arc.
Connected care
Your landscape, tuned to the weather.
See how a smart controller responds to weather, zones, and seasonal demand—without watering on yesterday’s schedule.
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Watering
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Two generations. One standard.
Built by Kevin and Cindy. Carried forward by Ryne.
From a Derby garage in 1982 to an irrigation-focused future, TenderCare’s story is one of family, resilience, and doing right by every customer.
Read our historyFrom our clients
What homeowners say along the way.
“They diagnosed the actual issue before recommending a fix. That honesty stood out.”
“Our drainage finally carries water away from the foundation instead of across the lawn.”
“The new controller is simple, and our zones are finally balanced.”
“They diagnosed the actual issue before recommending a fix. That honesty stood out.”
“Our drainage finally carries water away from the foundation instead of across the lawn.”
“The new controller is simple, and our zones are finally balanced.”
Answers before action
Good service starts with clear communication.
From winterization timing to drainage warning signs, get straightforward answers before deciding what your property needs.
Read common questionsService coverage
Rooted here. Ready for every season.
Serving established neighborhoods and growing communities throughout the Wichita metro and South Central Kansas.
Wichita metro · South Central Kansas
Start with a conversation