Sprinkler System Repair vs. Replacement: Which One Do You Need?

As you take a look around your landscape, you may wonder why it’s looking lackluster. After all, you’re pretty diligent in watering twice a day. But it’s not nearly enough. Your lawn and plants need A LOT of water, much more than your five-minute sprinkles in the morning and evening. Only a sprinkler system can provide your landscape with the nourishment it needs on a regular basis, as it reaches all areas and provides a wide swath of moisture that your lawn craves daily.

An irrigation system ensures your Dallas lawn stays looking healthy all year round. If you already have a system in place but it’s not giving you the results you need, a repair or total replacement may be in order.

Here’s how to tell which service you need.

3 Signs You Need Sprinkler System Repair

It’s not always necessary to replace your whole sprinkler system. Sometimes just a few repairs are necessary to get it back to working order. A professional can troubleshoot what is hindering your irrigation system performance. Here are signs you only need a repair.

1.    Incorrect Installation

Recurring issues with your existing sprinkler system, from insufficient coverage to wiring issues, could signal it was improperly installed in the first place.

2.    Lack of Regular Maintenance

For an irrigation system to be successful, it has to get regular maintenance. But for many homeowners, this task is easy to overlook. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Wrong. You should ask to be put on a maintenance schedule with your landscaping company so that you don’t have to worry about routine service.

3.    Malfunctions

There are many things that can signal recurring malfunctions that need to be addressed, such as a perpetual soggy yard, brown patches on your grass, low-pressure sprinkler heads or damp concrete. If you don’t address the underlying issue, you could be paying far too much in water bills and be at risk for:

• Leaks
• Disconnected sprinkler nozzles
• Clogged sprinkler heads
• Wire damage
• Wasted water
• Broken sprinkler pipes, controllers or timers
• Backflow vulnerability

Signs You Need a New Sprinkler System

Sometimes, you may find yourself in need of an overhaul of the entire system – in essence, starting over from scratch. There are common reasons for this, including when you are planning to install all-new landscaping and when you have to run new underground lines. In those cases, even if your sprinkler system is not malfunctioning, it will have to be ripped up and replaced to accommodate the reason behind the job.

Other times, the system is so old that repeated repair jobs and malfunctions require that it be completely replaced.

Whether you need a repair or a new installation, a qualified technician should be in charge of the job to ensure proper operation and a long lifespan of the system.

Contact Bare Roots Landscape Solutions

If it’s time to replace your sprinkler system or you need a repair done before the summer season, contact us for a free quote at 866-616-3097. We specialize in many irrigation services, such as design, installation, and maintenance.

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