Storm Damage Sprinkler Repair
After a big storm, sprinkler problems are rarely the first thing on your list. When you get to it, we can check the system and fix what the storm broke. Call (346) 627-2444.
What storms break
- Controllers and transformers hit by surges
- Heads and lines crushed by fallen limbs or tree removal equipment
- Pipe exposed or broken where soil washed out
- Valve boxes filled with silt
- Rain sensors knocked loose
After flooding
If water stood over the yard, silt can get into valves and heads. Do not just turn the system on and walk away. Run each zone and watch for heads that stay down or spray poorly. Read checking your sprinklers after a storm.
What to do first
- Leave the system off until the yard dries
- Check the controller screen and the rain sensor
- Open valve boxes and look for silt, water and ants
- Run each zone manually and walk it
- Take photos of damage before repairs if you plan to talk to your insurer
If the controller or its outlet was under water, have it checked before you power it up.
Questions people ask us
Should I turn my sprinklers off after a big storm?
Yes, until the ground dries out and you can check the system. The rain sensor should hold it off, but many are broken.
Is storm damage covered by insurance?
That depends on your policy. We can describe the damage and repair so you can ask your insurer.
Sprinklers acting up? Give us a call.
Tell us what the system is doing and where you are. Most calls turn out to be a broken head, a stuck valve, a leak or a controller problem, and a few questions on the phone usually tell us which.
Call (346) 627-2444