Sprinkler Repair Service Professionals in DFW

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Is your lawn looking dry and brown despite regular watering? It might be time to call in the experts! Our professional sprinkler repair services ensure your system runs efficiently, saving you time, water, and money while keeping your landscape vibrant.

At Hydrology Services, we specialize in diagnosing and fixing all types of sprinkler system issues. Whether you’re dealing with broken sprinkler heads, leaks, uneven coverage, or low water pressure, we’ve got you covered. Our experienced technicians use advanced tools to identify the problem quickly and provide reliable, long-lasting repairs.

Why Choose Us?

Prompt & Reliable Service: We know how important your lawn is, so we offer quick and convenient repair services that fit your schedule.

Affordable Pricing: Our services are competitively priced, and we provide transparent quotes with no hidden fees.

Expert Technicians: Our team is highly trained and equipped to handle all types of sprinkler systems, ensuring your lawn gets the right care.

Sustainable Solutions: We focus on eco-friendly repairs that help you conserve water while maintaining the beauty of your landscape.

Don’t let a malfunctioning sprinkler system waste your water and harm your lawn. Let us bring your system back to life! With our years of experience and dedication to customer satisfaction, you can trust us to provide the best care for your sprinkler system.

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Lawn Sprinkler Basics

Basic layout of an Automatic Sprinkler system/ Landscape Irrigation System

Basic Layout explained

As a generalization an automated Lawn sprinkler system in Texas, be it residential or commercial, is created by connecting your home water supply line (or a special meter intended for irrigation purposes only) to a water broadcast device known as a sprinkler, drip irrigation, etc. Sure, some systems are fed by ponds, recycled water sources or other gray water type systems and these are similar but different systems in that they do not require a connection to a government owned & regulated utility and therefore most often do not require the backflow prevention device mandated by the local authority.

Upon connection of your intended sprinkler supply line to your domicile water supply line at a location between the water meter and where it enters the building a potential problem arises in that your desire to water your landscape could bring about a potential issue if the water supplying your sprinkler system chose to reverse(back pressure or back siphonage) and contaminate the water source. This being said the TCEQ and your local authority tasked with preventing potential disasters of this type make rules/ordinances regulating Landscape Irrigation Systems. The first two are that there must be an Isolation valve between your supply line to the domicile and a backflow prevention device. These two items serve to allow you to cut off the supply of water to your irrigation system without interrupting your home service (Isolation Valve) and prevent the backflow of water that has entered the sprinkler from re-entering the public water supply ( Backflow Prevention Device). The isolation valve is usually a simple gate or ball valve which serves only to cut water to your sprinkler system for service or seasonally.

So, now, basically you have tapped into your home supply line and set an isolation valve and a double check valve/ BackflowPrevention Device (BPD) . So you can turn your home water back on at the meter and; What comes next? Well, The resulting pipe that exits the backflow prevention device now would be under constant pressure when the isolation and backflow preventer are open. This apparatus can supply only so much water at a set (declining as it

travels the length of a pipe) pressure.

So Now you have a supply line, a BPD and a constant pressure line that has water flow. At this point each required head will require a certain flow of water in gallons per minute and a dynamic pressure which is required to operate your particular head. Your system is designed with these constraints in mind and the pressure and flow available is made use of at differing intervals (Timer and Control valves) such that your watering requirements are made in conjunction with how much your apparatus can supply with adequate operating pressure and flow. The Pressure line is separated from the sprinkler heads by lateral or zone lines that are only under pressure when the Zone or station valve is open. This Station or zone valve is typically an electronic valve operated by a Timer or controller that is connected, Usually wired to the station valves. The resulting stations, each of which uses a similar flow and pressure that your system is able to supply coupled with a Controller or timer, comprises a system. Individually each station performs well, but open another or disrupt the system and the systems “supply-ability” would be overwhelmed.

Certainly, there are many issues which may occur and many “bells and whistles” and “one off” scenarios that were excluded here that could cause difficulties with your system but, in nutshell, this simplification is applicable and gives you a place to start when looking at the system performance or problems with the system performance.

It is notable that In Tarrant County over 50% of Summertime water use is a result of Landscape irrigation which has a huge impact on the supply and our water bills. Thus, It is very important for conservation & economic reasons to keep your system functioning optimally. If you live in Tarrant or Dallas County or elsewhere for that matter this is a great site for responsible water use. waterisawsome.com.

Common Repair Problems

Sprinkler Heads Some of the many usually simple problems with sprinkler Heads include overspray, tilted heads, broken heads, low heads, blocked heads, clogged nozzles, mixed heads, misting heads. All of the aforementioned affect the efficiency of your landscape irrigation system.

Broken Pipes The two most tell-tale signs of broken pipes are overly soggy wet areas (if you’re not overwatering) or the sprinklers on a zone might not be popping up all the way and aren’t emitting water as far as they should be. If you’re concerned you may have a broken pipe underground, we highly recommend getting in touch with a certified sprinkler pro to find the leak and repair the pipe for you.

Station Control Valves (wont turn off or Station Wont come on) A good rule of thumb is heads don’t leak, valves do, and oftentimes this is an early salient sign of a failing valve. Most electronic solenoid valves used in Landscape irrigation are globe valves operated by an electronic solenoid controlled by a controller. In the event of the above problem a certified contractor with the appropriate testing equipment can easily resolve the issue.

Irrigation/ Sprinkler System Leaks First and foremost I would recommend setting up a “KNOW YOUR H2O account if it’s offered by your municipality. It is an easy way to identify continued water usage alerts and a great way to detect leaks that are otherwise not visible. Leaks happen and a good way to narrow it down is separate it from all potential leaks that could be associated with other areas of your home. So if you shut off your irrigation system while looking at your water meter dial the flow indicator should not be moving. Areas associated with your system that may leak are: Water meter , isolation valve , backflow prevention devices, control valves, sprinkler heads, pressure (main line) line leaks, lateral line leaks.

Low pressure Could be a seasonal issue and believe it or not as the area you live becomes more populated and more meters are installed your pressure will drop and seasonal variation is normal. Other issues that may cause it are malfunctioning valves, leaking heads, slow leaks in the pressure line, foreign material such as roots in the line. There are some obvious and other not so obvious causes. You may even need a pump if its a consistent problem. We can help you solve your problem!

Locating Irrigation System Leaks This has 2 solutions.. One is its overtly obvious the other is that it’s very difficult and may require quite a bit of digging. So, Unless you are a trooper and a good digger it may be best to call an experienced contractor. Either way we can help!

Wiring Problems Can and most often do require special equipment such as a tracker, toner, chatterbox, multimeter. Remember the wire runs from the controller which may be battery powered or ac current. The wire leaves the controller and follows an underground path to the valve solenoid in most cases. Note in some cases it’s an easy fix in others it requires quite a bit of experience and understanding. Additionally there can be many obvious wiring issues such as someone digging in a flower bed and inadvertently cutting the wire…in this case I would advise you to call a professional. Unless you are familiar with electricity there’s always the risk of injury or harm to your equipment.

Updating Systems Can be required to increase your systems efficiency. Many things have changed over the years in the irrigation industry. From the original brass popup to current pressure compensating heads that seal in the down position. If you question the efficiency of your system or have concerns thereabout or just want to update to the latest model our professionals would be glad to help out.

Adding Sprinkler Heads This may be necessary to solve a coverage issue that’s due to an issue beyond our control such as wind or a slope or the change ( addition or deletion) from your landscape. Either way we can help you with the addition of new heads and valves or drip irrigation add-ons.

Adding Stations

Maybe necessary for a number of reasons and most often due to landscape changes and hydrozone type.

Raising Sprinkler Heads Is most commonly a simple task that requires very little special equipment. Dig around the head being careful not to damage the head or pipe. When you have cleaned out the hole and unscrew the head from the riser it is attached to being careful not to twist out the riser. This being said you may attach a ½ inch ss coupling and insert another riser then replace the head and make sure the nozzle is turned in the direction indicated on the top of the nozzle. Appropriate level in a yard is ground Height.

Locating Valves May be done by being observant ( if its leaking) but may require a tracking device or a “chatterbox”. This may be something better left done by a professional

Repairing Controllers Controllers rely on electrical power which can be ac or dc. They have power supplies that go bad and circuit boards like all other modern electronics they can and do fail. I would advise you in this case to look up the controller and its user guide online as they generally tell you basic troubleshooting steps for a particular controller. There are many.

Repairing Backflow Preventers These may be damaged as a result of weather or work about the area or just wear out over time. I would encourage you to get some help from a licensed professional if you intend to take this on..even if it’s just some advice. There are several types, a couple of which are no longer allowed according to the TCEQ rules. Remember this device is responsible for protecting the potable water supply and in many areas requires an annual inspection. In this case or if you suspect this case simply give us a shout or any licensed irrigator or plumber..

Conducting efficiency audits An irrigation system that’s functioning efficiently is a good use of resources. Everything ages and they are said in most cases to be good for up to 20 years. During this time changes to the lawn and infrastructure , and just physical use cause mechanical failures or decreasing efficiency. If you think there is a problem there may be. Consult a licensed irrigation professional who is experienced to guide you. Many times small problems lead to large issues and the other way around. It’s best to have annual checkups to head off problems and prolong the usable life of your investment. If you are overly anxious to do these assessments yourself which I would encourage, I believe you would be well served contacting the TCEQ or your local water authority as there are enumerable public service agencies such as the TRWD or the Texas A&M extension office near you. They can guide you and many will recommend a person in your area if they see an issue that needs to be addressed.

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