Sprinkler & Irrigation Repair in Burbank, CA
Stop wasting water on a system that's fighting you
Sprinkler & Irrigation Repair in Burbank, CA
Noticed a soggy patch in your yard, a sprinkler head that sprays sideways instead of up, or a water bill that doesn't add up? Burbank Landscaping Co repairs and upgrades irrigation systems for homeowners across Burbank, California, so your yard gets watered properly instead of wasting water on leaks, broken heads, and mistimed schedules.
Most issues get diagnosed and fixed the same visit, and if your system needs a bigger upgrade, like a smart controller or a switch to drip irrigation, we'll walk you through the options honestly instead of pushing the priciest fix.
What Sprinkler and Irrigation Repair Involves
We start by running each zone and watching how it actually behaves: heads that don't pop up fully, spray patterns that overlap the driveway instead of the lawn, valves that stick open or won't open at all, and lines that show signs of a leak underground. Most repairs are straightforward once we find the cause, a cracked head, a bad valve, a chewed-through line, and get fixed the same visit with parts we carry on the truck.
For bigger issues, we also handle valve replacement, controller upgrades, and converting old spray zones to drip irrigation, which uses a fraction of the water for planting beds and foundation areas.
When You Need Sprinkler Repair
Call sooner rather than later if you notice a patch of yard that's always wet or always dry compared to the rest, a sprinkler head that sprays the sidewalk or street instead of your plants, a water bill that jumped without an obvious reason, or a controller that's stopped working correctly. A small leak wastes water every single time the system runs, so a repair that seems minor now usually costs more the longer it sits unfixed.
Why Irrigation Systems Break Down
Irrigation systems take a beating from things you'd never notice above ground. Roots grow into and crack older pipes, soil shifts over the years and puts pressure on fittings, and sprinkler heads get knocked out of alignment by mowers, foot traffic, or just normal wear. Valves fail from mineral buildup in the water supply, and controllers that were programmed for a lawn that's since been replaced with turf or drought-tolerant plants keep watering zones that don't need it anymore.
None of this shows up until you actually look, which is why a lot of homeowners are surprised how much water a small leak has been wasting once we find it.
What Affects the Cost
Irrigation repair costs depend on a few things:
- How many zones or heads are affected
- Whether the problem is a simple part replacement or a buried line that needs to be located and dug up
- Valve and controller condition, since older components sometimes need full replacement rather than a patch
- Whether you're also converting zones to drip irrigation while we're already on site
Most single-zone repairs are quick and affordable. Larger issues, like a main line break, cost more but are still usually cheaper than the water you'd waste leaving it unfixed.
Repair vs. Full System Replacement
Most irrigation problems are fixable without replacing the whole system. If your system is generally sound and you're dealing with isolated issues, a repair is almost always the right call. Full replacement makes more sense when the system is old enough that parts are hard to source, when previous patch jobs have left it a mess of mismatched components, or when you're redesigning the landscape enough that the old zone layout no longer matches your plant placement. We'll tell you honestly which situation you're in rather than upselling a new system you don't need.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you get to a sprinkler repair?
We aim to get most repairs scheduled within 48 hours, since a broken system can waste a significant amount of water while it sits unfixed. Urgent issues, like a line actively flooding your yard, get priority scheduling.
Can you convert my existing sprinklers to drip irrigation?
Yes. We commonly convert planting beds and foundation zones from spray heads to drip lines, which puts water directly at the root zone instead of spraying it into the air where it evaporates or overshoots onto hardscape.
Are smart irrigation controllers worth it?
For most homeowners, yes. A smart controller adjusts watering automatically based on actual weather instead of a fixed schedule, which usually pays for itself in water savings within a year or two, especially on a system with several zones.
How do I know if I have an underground leak?
Common signs include a section of lawn that's greener or soggier than the rest even on non-watering days, a hissing sound near buried lines, or a water bill that's climbed without a clear reason. We can run a pressure check to confirm and locate the leak without tearing up your whole yard.
Do you work on older irrigation systems?
Yes, including systems with valves and controllers that are no longer sold new. We carry parts for a range of common brands and can usually source what's needed even for an older setup.
Stop the Leak Before It Costs You More
Call for a free, no-pressure consultation. We'll walk your property, talk through what's possible, and follow up with a written estimate.