What We Repair
- Broken or buried sprinkler heads (rotors, sprays, MP rotators)
- Leaking or stuck valves (electric solenoid, manual)
- Mainline and lateral line breaks
- Backflow preventer leaks and rebuilds
- Drip line repair and replacement
- Zone wiring breaks and shorts
- Controller programming, replacement, and smart-controller upgrades (Rachio, Hunter Hydrawise)
- Pressure regulation and head-pressure issues
- Sprinkler activation and full system audits
- New zone installs and system expansions
How Diagnosis Works
Brad arrives, you walk him through what's going wrong, and he runs the system zone by zone. Most issues are visible within 15 minutes: a sunken head, a wet patch over a leaking valve, a controller that's still on factory defaults. Some issues (intermittent shorts, slow leaks under driveways) take longer.
You get a flat-rate quote before any repair starts. No diagnostic fee surprise.
Front Range Irrigation Quirks
A few things specific to Northern Colorado:
- Clay-heavy soils mean settling cracks lateral lines over 5-10 years, especially in older Greeley and Evans neighborhoods
- Hard water in some areas (Eaton, Severance) calcifies rotor heads early
- Newer master-planned subdivisions (Windsor, Timnath, Johnstown) often have brand-name systems with brand-specific quirks (Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro)
- Smart controllers save 30-50% on water bills in dry summers if programmed correctly
Irrigation Repair Cost
Most single repairs (head replacement, valve rebuild, wiring fix) fall in the $85-$185 range. Larger jobs (mainline break, multi-zone reroute, controller replacement plus smart upgrade) quote case-by-case but always flat-rate before work starts.
Don't Forget the Blowout
If you're calling in spring or summer about a repair, lock in your fall sprinkler blowout at the same time. Brad's October calendar fills up by mid-September. One call, both jobs scheduled.
Bundle Irrigation With the Lawn
Customers who hire Brad for irrigation usually also bring in weekly mowing, fall aeration, and snow removal. Same person on the property year-round means small issues get caught early instead of becoming big repair bills.
Frequently Asked Questions
My sprinkler zone won't turn on. What's wrong?
Usually one of three things: dead solenoid on the valve, broken wire between controller and valve, or controller programming issue. Brad can diagnose all three in 20 minutes.
Should I fix or replace an old system?
Depends on how many zones are still working and the cost of repairs. Brad gives you straight numbers both ways and lets you decide. Most 15-year-old systems are still worth fixing.
Do you install smart controllers?
Yes. Rachio and Hunter Hydrawise are the most popular in Northern Colorado. Most installs take 60 minutes including app setup and zone calibration.
What about new sprinkler installs?
Brad does full system installs and zone expansions. Free quote with full design proposal: head spacing, GPM math, zone breakdown, install timeline.