Sprinkler Repair FAQ for Coconut Creek, FL

When only one zone fails, the problem is usually at that zone's valve: a bad solenoid, a broken wire or debris inside the valve. If no zones run at all, look at the controller, its power, or on a pump system, the pump relay.

A head that leaks while it runs usually has a cracked body, a worn seal or a broken riser. A head that keeps leaking after the zone stops is often draining the pipe downhill, or the valve isn't closing all the way.

The usual suspects are a leak somewhere on the zone, too many heads for the available flow, a partly closed valve or a weak pump. We measure pressure to find out which one it is.

Sandy soil drains fast and water doesn't spread far, so small gaps in coverage turn brown quickly. Tilted heads, clogged nozzles and grass growing over heads are the most common reasons.

They're usually iron from well water. When the spray dries on concrete or stucco, the iron oxidizes and stains. Aiming heads away from hard surfaces helps, and iron treatment at the pump is an option.

Most overspray comes from heads turned out of line or nozzles with the wrong arc or throw. We re-aim heads and swap nozzles so the water lands on lawn and beds.

If several zones act up at once, water at odd hours or the screen is blank, the controller is a likely cause. If just one zone fails, it's more often the valve or its wiring. We test both.

Usually, yes. Most systems need repairs, not replacement. We fix what's broken and tell you plainly if a bigger change would save you money over time.

For most Coconut Creek homes, a check before the dry season and another before the rainy season is enough. Systems that draw from wells or lakes may need nozzles and filters cleaned more often.

Coconut Creek follows Broward County's year-round irrigation restrictions. Your days depend on whether your address is odd or even, and midday watering isn't allowed. The county's irrigation restrictions page lists the current schedule.

Florida law requires automatic sprinkler systems to have working technology that stops watering after enough rain, and a rain sensor is the most common way to do that. We check yours on every visit.

Turn the zone off at the controller first. If water keeps flowing, the valve is stuck open. Shut off the irrigation water supply, or on a pump system switch off the pump breaker, then give us a call.

Yes. We install new systems and rezone existing ones so lawn, beds and shady areas each get their own schedule. Our installation page explains how it works.

No. Estimates are free and there's no obligation. We look at the system, explain what we found and give you a written price.

Ask about licensing and insurance before any work begins, with us or with anyone you hire. We'll answer those questions directly when you call.

Yes, on homes and small commercial properties such as offices and storefront landscaping. Tell us about the property and we'll let you know if it's a fit.

Yes. A photo of the broken head, wet spot or controller screen helps us understand the problem before we arrive. Text it to the number at the top of the page.

Coconut Creek and nearby north Broward cities: Margate, Coral Springs, Parkland, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Tamarac and North Lauderdale. See our service areas page.