ServicesIrrigation
Irrigation Repair and Installation in Lake Buena Vista
We repair, rezone and install sprinkler systems so every head throws where it should and the controller follows the watering rules. Each system gets a working rain sensor and the right backflow protection, so your lawn gets water without wasted runoff or code problems.
What a Properly Working Sprinkler System Does
A sprinkler system is a set of zones, each fed by a valve, each valve opened by the controller. When one part drifts, the whole yard shows it. A cracked lateral line starves the heads past it. A spray head and a rotor sharing one zone put down very different amounts of water, so one corner floods while another browns.
Our irrigation work starts with finding the cause, not just swapping the broken head. Sandy soil here drains fast, and summer storms can drop more water in an hour than your system puts out in a week. That is why matched precipitation rates, correct run times and a rain shutoff device matter as much as the hardware.
There are also rules. Florida law requires a working rain sensor on automatic systems, local utilities set backflow requirements, and the water management district limits which days and hours you can water. We set your system up to meet them and explain each one in plain terms.
What Our Irrigation Service Covers
Zone-by-zone inspection
We run every zone manually and walk it while it runs. We note broken or tilted heads, clogged nozzles, low pressure, overspray onto pavement and dry spots, and we show you what we found.
Head, nozzle and line repair
We replace cracked spray bodies and rotors, swap mismatched nozzles, and repair broken PVC laterals and poly fittings. Heads get raised or lowered to grade so mowers stop clipping them.
Valve and wiring repair
A zone that will not turn on usually points to a failed solenoid, a torn diaphragm or a cut wire. We test at the valve box and the controller to find which one before replacing anything.
Controller setup and rain sensor
We program run times by zone type and season and set the days your watering schedule allows. If the rain sensor is missing or dead, we install or replace it so the system skips cycles after real rainfall.
Backflow protection
Your irrigation connects to drinking water, so it needs a backflow preventer. We check that the device is present, in working shape and suited to your water source. If your utility requires periodic testing of the device, we explain what that involves and when it is due.
New zones and full installs
For new beds, new sod or a system that is past saving, we lay out zones by plant type and sun exposure, trench, install and test. Where a permit applies, we pull it before work starts.
Signs Your Sprinkler System Needs Work
- Brown patches next to green ones
- Uneven color usually means poor head coverage or a clogged nozzle, not a lawn problem. Adding run time just overwaters the green parts.
- Soggy ground or a geyser
- A spot that stays wet days after watering often sits on a cracked lateral line or a leaking valve. It wastes water and can rot grass roots.
- A zone that never comes on
- Usually a solenoid, a wire or a controller station has failed.
- Water on the driveway or the house
- Overspray onto pavement is wasted water, and spray hitting walls can stain them and keep the foundation area wet.
- Sprinklers running in the rain
- That means the rain sensor is missing, disconnected or worn out. It is required on automatic systems and is one of the simplest fixes we make.
- A water bill that jumped
- An underground leak or a valve stuck partly open can run for hours without showing on the surface.
How an Irrigation Visit Runs
- 1
Phone call and scheduling
You tell us what you are seeing and roughly how old the system is. We set a time for a free estimate at your home.
- 2
Walkthrough and diagnosis
We run each zone, check the controller, rain sensor and backflow device, and mark problem heads with flags. You get a written estimate that lists each repair separately, so you can see what is urgent and what can wait.
- 3
Repair or install
We dig by hand around existing lines, make repairs, and restore the turf over every trench. For new installs we confirm any permit and call for utility locates before we trench.
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Test and program
We run every zone again to confirm coverage, then program the controller for your allowed watering days and show you how to pause or adjust it.
What Moves the Cost of Irrigation Work
Most repairs are priced by the parts and the time it takes to find the fault. Full installs depend on the size of the yard and how many zones it needs. Every line goes on the written estimate. If a larger system makes sense, you can spread the cost with financing of as much as $100,000, paid back over anywhere from two to twelve years, with no penalty for paying it off early.
- Number of zones
- Each zone needs its own valve, wiring and run of pipe. More plant types and more shade-to-sun changes mean more zones.
- Finding the fault
- A broken head is quick. A cut wire or a leak under a driveway takes tracing time and sometimes boring under pavement.
- Condition of existing parts
- Older systems often have brittle fittings and obsolete valves. Sometimes replacing a section costs less than patching it repeatedly, and we will tell you which applies.
- Backflow and permits
- Installing or replacing a backflow preventer, any testing your utility requires and permit fees add to the total. We list them so nothing shows up later.
Irrigation Questions We Hear Often
- Do I really need a rain sensor?
- Yes. Florida law requires automatic sprinkler systems to have a working device that shuts them off after enough rain. It also saves water and keeps you from overwatering during summer storms. We can add one to most controllers.
- Which days am I allowed to water?
- Watering days and hours are set by the water management district and your local utility, and they change between daylight saving time and standard time. They usually depend on whether your address is odd or even. We set your controller to match and show you how to adjust it.
- Does irrigation work need a permit?
- Many simple repairs do not. New systems, new connections to the water supply and backflow device work often do, depending on your jurisdiction and utility. We check before starting and pull the permit when one applies.
- Should I repair my old system or replace it?
- If the pipe is sound and the zones are laid out sensibly, repair is usually the better value. If lines keep cracking, valves are obsolete or coverage was never right, a rebuild can cost less over time. We walk the system with you and give you an honest answer.
- Will you tear up my lawn?
- Repairs usually mean a small hole at the problem spot. For new lines we cut the turf cleanly, set it aside and put it back after backfilling. If you are also planning sod installation, we time the irrigation work first.
Get Your Sprinkler System Working Right
We will run every zone, check the rain sensor and backflow device, and give you a written estimate with each repair listed. The estimate is free and there is no obligation.