Questions we hear every week

Watch for wet spots in your yard even when the system is off, dry patches despite watering, or a spike in your water bill. A broken valve, cracked line, or faulty controller will cause one or all of these signs. Call for a walk-through to be sure.

We locate the source — whether it's a leak, timer, valve, or head — and explain what we found. You get an upfront estimate before any work starts. How long the repair takes depends on what failed and whether parts are on hand.

A hidden leak or a valve stuck open can waste a lot of water before anyone notices. We'll run your system and check for breaks, cracks, and stuck valves. Cost depends on what we find and where it is, and catching a leak early keeps the bill and the damage down.

If a head is slow to pop up, sprays at the wrong angle, or leaks at the base, repair is often cheaper than replacement. We'll assess whether a cleaning, adjustment, or seal fix works. If the head is cracked or worn, replacement makes more sense.

It depends on the head type and the damage — a simple cleaning costs far less than replacing a broken nozzle or seal. We'll quote you before starting work, and if a head needs replacing we'll tell you the total upfront.

Yes. Most heads sit flush with the ground and pop up. We access them from above, clean, adjust, or swap them out without extra digging. If a leak is below the head, we may need to expose the line — we'll let you know first.

Older heads are inefficient and repair only buys time. Modern heads cover the same area with less water and wear longer. If a head keeps failing, replacement is cheaper over time than repeated repairs.

We use rotary, fixed spray, and arc nozzle heads depending on your yard size and shape. We'll recommend the right head for each zone based on grass type, sun, and slope, and match it to the heads already on that zone.

It can. Heads matched to each zone put water where the grass is instead of on the driveway, so less is wasted. How much that changes your bill depends on your system and your watering schedule. We can also adjust your timer to suit the new heads.

Valves control water flow to each zone and shut the system off. Solenoid coils wear out, sediment clogs ports, or seals fail — all common in North Texas where mineral deposits build up. A stuck valve either keeps a zone flooded or shuts it off.

If one zone floods while others stay dry, or a zone won't turn on even when the timer calls, the valve is likely stuck or broken. We'll run the system and check each valve. A wet valve box or constant leak at that spot confirms it.

Cost depends on valve type, location, and whether we need to clean debris from the box first. We'll give you the price before we start and explain why the valve failed.

We measure your yard, map the zones, and sketch a layout before digging. You approve the design and cost. We run lines, set valves and heads, and program the controller for your lawn type and season. Testing and adjustment round out the job.

It depends on yard size, soil, and how the lines have to be routed; larger properties and complex slopes take longer. We'll give you a timeline upfront and work to keep disruption to your yard low.

Cost depends on yard size, zone count, soil conditions, and controller type. Material and labor are both factors; we quote the whole job before starting. We'll explain where the cost comes from and why each zone is sized the way it is.

Standing water after rain, soggy patches in your yard, or water pooling near your foundation all point to poor drainage. French drains redirect water underground so it doesn't sit against the slab or drown the lawn.

The drain channels water downhill or to a low-lying area of your property, often to the street or a catch basin. We assess your yard's slope and existing drainage before recommending the route. Some systems tie into existing storm drains.

Cost is based on drain length, depth, soil type, and access. Digging and gravel are the main materials. We'll walk your property, locate the water problem, and quote a solution that fits your budget and slope.