Sprinkler Repair FAQ for Midland, TX

Yes, estimates are free. Call or send the form, tell us what's going on, and we'll explain what we think is wrong and what the repair involves before you decide anything.

Every system is different, so we don't quote prices over the phone. The usual factors are:

• What failed: a nozzle, a head, a valve, a buried line or a controller
• Access: how deep the part is and how much digging it takes, including caliche
• Parts: the size and age of the system and what's available
• How many problems there are: one head versus several zones

We explain the work and what it involves before we start.

Not always. For work in the yard, we mainly need access to the gate, the zones and the controller. We do want to reach you to describe what we found and get your go-ahead before work begins. If the controller is inside a garage or the house, we'll arrange access.

Usually, yes. We trace the wiring, follow the pipe from the meter or backflow device and probe where it makes sense. Hard, rocky soil can slow this down, and sometimes a valve box has been buried under turf or mulch. We'll tell you what we find.

The usual suspects are a clogged nozzle, a head that's tilted or stuck down, a bad solenoid or valve, a broken wire or a leak in that zone's line. Hard water scale is a common cause here. Running the zone is the quickest way to tell which.

Don't rush to turn the system back on. First:

• Look at the backflow device for cracks or drips
• Check exposed pipe and valve boxes for splits or standing water
• Bring the supply back slowly and watch for water where it shouldn't be

If anything leaks, shut the supply off and call us. Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 left a lot of damage that only showed once systems were switched back on.

The City of Midland runs a backflow prevention program, and its site says test reports are submitted through an online system. How often your irrigation device must be tested depends on the city's rules and the type of device, so check the City of Midland's backflow page or call them. Testing itself is done by a licensed backflow tester.

The City of Midland sets which days you can water, and in the past it has assigned days by whether your address is odd or even. The details can change with drought conditions, so we don't quote a schedule here. The City's Utilities page has the current one, and we can set your controller to match it.