Sprinkler heads deliver water to the lawn and landscape. They include pop-up spray heads, rotors and others.
Head repair usually means replacing a broken head or nozzle, cleaning a clogged head, raising or straightening a sunken head, or adjusting spray direction and distance.
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Signs You May Need This Repair
- Broken or missing heads
- Heads that won’t pop up
- Water gushing from one spot
- Misdirected spray
- Dry spots
Common Causes
- Mower or vehicle damage
- Debris
- Age and wear
- Settling or tilting
- Low pressure
How a Technician Handles It
- Inspect heads while the zone runs
- Dig around the head to check the riser and fitting
- Replace the head or nozzle with a matching type
- Set height and alignment
- Adjust arc and radius and check coverage
Repair or Replace?
Damaged heads are usually replaced. Undamaged heads can sometimes be cleaned and adjusted.
DIY or Call a Pro?
Clearing grass around heads and noting problems is easy. Matching heads and nozzles and fixing risers or fittings below the head is often easier for a technician.
Typical Cost
See our Sprinkler Head Replacement Cost Guide for typical ranges. Prices vary by location, parts, access and how much diagnosis is needed.
Related Problems
- What Should I Do About a Broken Sprinkler Head?
- Why Won’t My Sprinkler Head Pop Up?
- Why Does My Lawn Have Dry Spots Even With Sprinklers?
- Why Isn’t My Sprinkler Rotor Rotating?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I replace or repair a broken sprinkler head?
Broken heads are usually replaced.
Does the new head need to match the others?
Matching heads on a zone helps keep watering even.
Can the pipe under a head break too?
Yes. Risers and fittings below heads can also be damaged.
Bottom Line
Sprinkler head repair is one of the most common sprinkler repairs. A technician can replace damaged heads and adjust coverage.
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