Licensed backflow testing
Sprinkler repair in Kernersville, NC
Kernersville sprinkler repair for dry patches, soggy spots and dead zones, even on systems we did not install.
Free written estimate before work starts
- Licensed backflow testing.
- Licensed and insured.
Common sprinkler problems and their causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Dry or brown patches | Likely cause: A clogged or broken head, or a zone that is not running |
| Soggy spots or pooling | Likely cause: A cracked line or a valve stuck open |
| Low pressure or weak spray | Likely cause: A leak, a valve problem or a supply issue |
| A zone will not turn on | Likely cause: A valve solenoid or the controller wiring |
| A jump in your water bill | Likely cause: A hidden leak or a stuck valve |
What we repair and service
- Heads and nozzlesBroken, clogged, sunken or tilted heads replaced or reset, and the spray aimed back at the lawn instead of the street.
- Leaks and broken linesCracked pipes and fittings found by pressure testing and repaired.
- Valves, wiring and controllersStuck valves, failed solenoids, cut wires and controllers that lost their program, diagnosed zone by zone.
- Spring start-up and fall winterizingWater back on slowly in spring, lines blown out before the first hard freeze.
- Licensed backflow testingThe assembly that keeps irrigation water out of your drinking water, tested so you know it works.
Repair cost depends on what failed and finding it
A broken head you can see is a quick fix; a buried leak takes longer to find than to fix.
- What failed
- A head is a quick fix; a buried leak, a failed valve or cut wiring takes more digging and parts.
- Finding it
- A hidden leak or an intermittent wiring fault takes longer to trace than a broken head you can see.
- Age of the system
- Older systems can need parts that no longer match, or several repairs at once.
- Number of problems
- A system that has gone a few seasons without service often has more than one thing to fix.
Run every zone, explain, repair, test
Run every zone
We run the system zone by zone and watch each head, then check pressure, valves, wiring and the controller.
Explain the fix
We tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix it, with the price, and you approve the work before we start.
Repair
Heads, lines, valves or wiring are repaired or replaced, and the lawn around each dig is put back.
Test and adjust
We run the system again, adjust the spray on each head, and check the controller's schedule for the season.
We find the cause, not just the broken part
If water is running where it should not, turn the system off at the controller first. If it keeps running, close the shut-off valve on the irrigation line, usually in a box near the water meter or where the line leaves the house. Then call or text us what it was doing.
A waterlogged corner, a sputtering head or a zone gone dry means something in the system has changed. We check water pressure, heads, valves, wiring, the controller and the soil itself instead of swapping parts until the symptom goes away, and we work on older controllers and valves we did not install.
Most damage starts with the seasons. A line left full over a Triad winter can freeze and split, and a July heat wave is when a dead zone shows. Spring start-ups and fall winterizing catch both, and we offer licensed backflow testing on the same visit.
Repair or replace, leaks and when to winterize
Water is running and will not stop. What do I do?
Switch the controller off, then close the shut-off valve on the irrigation line if water still flows. Once it has stopped, call or text us which zone it was and what you saw.
Do you repair systems from other installers?
Yes. We work on the common residential brands, including systems we did not install, and diagnose them the same way, zone by zone.
How do I know if I have a leak?
Soggy spots, a jump in your water bill, or low pressure across zones are the usual signs. We pressure test the lines to pinpoint it.
Should I repair my system or replace it?
Most systems are worth repairing. When a system is very old or failing in several places, repairs stop adding up. If the system is past saving, we quote a new sprinkler system.
When should I winterize my sprinkler system?
Before the first hard freeze, usually in late fall in the Triad. Blowing out the lines then keeps freezing water from cracking pipes and valves over the winter.
How often should the check valve on my irrigation line be tested?
Your water provider sets the testing schedule, so check with them. When a test is due, we offer licensed backflow testing.
Request a repair visit
Tell us about the job. We come out, look at it with you and put a price in writing. Nothing starts until you approve it.
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Request a free written estimate
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