Sprinkler repair guide

Sprinkler System Renovation

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On this page 9 sections
  1. Signs You May Need This Repair
  2. Common Causes
  3. How a Technician Handles It
  4. Repair or Replace?
  5. DIY or Call a Pro?
  6. Typical Cost
  7. Related Problems
  8. Frequently Asked Questions
  9. Bottom Line

Sprinkler renovation upgrades or redesigns part or all of an existing system, rather than fixing one part at a time.

It can include replacing heads, valves or controllers, redesigning zones, adding drip zones and replacing old pipe.

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Signs You May Need This Repair

  • Frequent repairs
  • Poor coverage throughout
  • Mismatched heads
  • Landscape changes
  • Aging pipe and valves

Common Causes

  • Age and wear
  • Original design issues
  • Landscape changes
  • Repeated patch repairs
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How a Technician Handles It

  1. Inspect the full system
  2. Identify what can be kept
  3. Recommend upgrades or redesign
  4. Replace components or zones
  5. Program and test

Repair or Replace?

Renovation makes sense when repeated repairs aren’t solving the underlying problems. Many systems need only targeted repairs.

DIY or Call a Pro?

Renovation involves design, valves, wiring and pipe work, so it’s usually handled by an irrigation professional.

Stay safe: stick to settings, visual checks and closing the irrigation shutoff. Don’t open valves or fittings under pressure, and leave electrical testing to a professional.

Typical Cost

See our sprinkler repair cost guides for typical ranges. Prices vary by location, parts, access and how much diagnosis is needed.

Related Repairs

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I renovate my sprinkler system?

When problems are widespread and repeated repairs aren’t fixing them.

Does renovation mean replacing everything?

Not necessarily. Good components can often be kept.

Should I get an inspection first?

Yes. An inspection shows whether repairs or renovation make more sense.

Bottom Line

Renovation is a larger project for systems with widespread problems. Start with an inspection to see whether repairs or renovation is right.

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