Your Sprinklers Are Broken. Your Lawn Is Dying. We Fix Both This Week.
Most sprinkler repairs run $150 to $500 and take a single visit. Broken heads, leaking valves, dead controllers, line breaks -- we diagnose the issue, quote the fix, and handle it the same day in most cases. No return trips, no waiting for parts.
How to Know Your Irrigation System Needs Help
Sprinkler problems usually start small and get expensive fast. A head that is slightly tilted today becomes a zone that will not turn on next month. A slow valve leak that adds $30 to this month's water bill becomes a $200 monthly problem by summer. Here are the signs most St. Pete homeowners notice first:
- Dry spots or brown patches -- Grass dying in specific areas while the rest looks fine means a head is clogged, broken, or not reaching that zone
- Water bill spike -- A sudden $50-$200 increase usually means a stuck valve or cracked line running continuously
- Soggy spots or standing water -- A valve that will not close, a broken line underground, or a head that is leaking at the base
- Heads not popping up -- Low pressure from a leak elsewhere, a blocked head, or a valve that has failed partially open
- Zones not running -- Controller issue, dead solenoid, or a wiring break between the controller and valve box
- Spraying sideways or misting -- Cracked nozzle, wrong head type installed during a previous repair, or debris in the filter screen
If you are seeing any of these, the problem is not going to fix itself. Florida's sandy soil and intense sun stress lawns fast once irrigation stops working correctly. What takes 2 weeks to kill a section of sod takes 6 weeks and $500+ in new sod to fix.
What We Fix and What It Costs
Broken Heads — $75-$150
Mower damage, freeze cracks, UV deterioration, or just old age. We replace the head with the correct model for your zone and verify the spray pattern covers properly. Takes 15 to 30 minutes per head.
Valve Replacement — $150-$300
Stuck valves, leaking diaphragms, failed solenoids. We replace the valve, test the zone, and verify the controller activates it correctly. Takes 30 to 60 minutes per valve.
Controller Issues — $200-$500
Dead display, zones not activating, programming errors, or a unit too old to program correctly. We can reprogram, repair, or replace with a smart WiFi controller upgrade.
Line Breaks — $200-$400
Cracked mainlines or lateral pipes from root pressure, settling, or age. We locate the break, excavate, replace the damaged section, and pressure-test the repair.
Rain Sensor — $100-$200
Missing, broken, or miscalibrated rain sensors are a Florida law violation and cause overwatering. We install or replace and calibrate for your property's conditions.
Zone Rebuild — $400-$800
When an entire zone has multiple issues -- mismatched heads, bad pipe, failed valve -- it is more cost-effective to rebuild the zone from scratch than patch individual problems.
Diagnose First, Then Quote. No Surprises.
We do not show up and start replacing parts hoping something fixes the problem. Every repair visit starts with a full system diagnostic:
- Run every zone -- We activate each zone and walk the coverage area checking for broken heads, dry spots, and overspray
- Check pressure -- Low pressure indicates a leak upstream. High pressure means a pressure regulator issue
- Inspect valves -- We open each valve box and check for leaks, corrosion, and wire integrity
- Test controller -- Verify programming, sensor connections, and zone-by-zone activation
- Quote the fix -- You know exactly what is wrong and what it costs before we touch anything
If the repair is straightforward and we have the parts on the truck (we carry common heads, valves, fittings, and nozzles for Rain Bird, Hunter, and Toro), we fix it the same visit. If a specific part needs ordering, we schedule the repair once it arrives -- usually 1 to 2 days.
Every Day You Wait Costs You Water and Lawn
A stuck valve can waste 50+ gallons per day. A broken head can kill a patch of sod in under two weeks. Call now, get scheduled this week, and stop losing money and grass to a fixable problem.
Schedule a RepairA $180 Water Bill Mystery in Seminole
A homeowner in Seminole called because their water bill had jumped from $70 to $180 over two months with no change in habits. They assumed a toilet was running or the utility company made a mistake. The plumber found nothing wrong inside the house.
We ran a diagnostic on their irrigation system. Zone 3 -- the backyard -- had a valve with a deteriorated diaphragm. It was not stuck fully open, so there was no obvious flooding. But it was leaking internally, allowing a constant slow trickle of water through the zone 24 hours a day. The grass in that zone actually looked better than the rest of the yard because it was getting watered constantly.
One valve replacement. $175 including parts and labor. Their next water bill dropped back to $75. That failing valve had wasted roughly $220 in water over those two months -- more than the cost of the repair itself.
This is why we recommend an annual irrigation system check even if everything seems to be working. Small leaks cost real money and often have no visible symptoms above ground.
When to Fix Your System vs Get a New One
We are not going to sell you a new system when a $200 repair solves the problem. But we are also not going to keep patching a system that is going to fail again next month. Here is our honest assessment framework:
Repair makes sense when:
- System is under 10-12 years old
- Only 1-2 issues present (not systemic failure)
- Components are still readily available
- Repair cost is under 40% of replacement cost
Replacement makes sense when:
- System is 15-20+ years old
- Multiple zones failing or showing problems
- No rain sensor (Florida law violation)
- Basic timer with no weather-based scheduling
- Repair quotes keep coming every few months
A full new irrigation system runs $3,000 to $6,000. If you have spent more than $1,500 on repairs in the past 2 years on a system over 15 years old, replacement is the smarter investment. We credit any diagnostic fees toward a new installation.
Sprinkler Repair Questions
Most repairs run $150 to $500. Single head replacement: $75-$150. Valve replacement: $150-$300. Controller replacement: $200-$500. Line breaks: $200-$400. We diagnose first and quote before starting work.
Common signs: dry spots in irrigated areas, water bill spikes, soggy spots, heads not popping up, zones not running, and heads spraying sideways. Any of these indicate problems that worsen over time.
Most repairs are scheduled within 3-5 business days. Emergency situations like mainline breaks flooding your yard get priority -- usually 24-48 hours. We cover all of Pinellas County within 12 miles of St. Petersburg.
Yes. Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro, Orbit, and all other brands. We carry common replacement parts on our trucks. If a specific part needs ordering, we let you know the timeline upfront.
Under 10 years with isolated issues: repair. Over 15 years with multiple problems: usually replace. If repair cost exceeds 40% of a new system, replacement is smarter long-term. A new system runs $3,000-$6,000 with modern smart controllers and proper zones.
Very likely. A single stuck valve can add $100-$200 monthly. A cracked mainline wastes thousands of gallons daily. If your bill jumped without usage changes, call us for a system inspection. We identify exactly where the water is going.
Yes. Required by Florida law and typically costs $100-$200 installed. We can also upgrade your timer to a smart WiFi controller at the same time for better water management and SWFWMD compliance.
We tell you upfront. If repairs exceed 40-50% of new system cost, we recommend replacement. A new system runs $3,000-$6,000 with smart controllers and proper zone design. We apply any diagnostic fee toward the new installation.
Keep Your System Running Right
Irrigation Installation
When repairs stop making sense, a new smart system with proper zones pays for itself in water savings.
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Smart controller upgrades, drip conversion, and rain sensors to cut water bills without replacing the whole system.
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Sod Installation
If broken irrigation killed a section of your lawn, we can replace the dead sod after fixing the sprinkler issue.
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