Hurricane & Storm Damage Repair in Coconut Creek, FL
After a storm we check flooded valve boxes, surge-damaged controllers and pumps, broken heads and debris-clogged nozzles, and get the system running again.
What a storm does to an irrigation system
A hurricane or a strong tropical storm hits irrigation in several ways at once. Falling limbs and debris crush heads. Trees and palms that tip over pull up the pipe tangled in their roots. Valve boxes fill with water and silt. Power surges and lightning damage controllers, relays and pump motors.
Once it has passed, we check the system from the controller to the last head, repair what's broken and clear what's clogged. If a tree took out a section of pipe, we rebuild that section. We'll tell you what needs fixing now and what can safely wait.
Signs of storm damage
- Controller dead or erratic after the storm. Surge damage to the controller, transformer or relay.
- The pump won't start. A tripped breaker, a failed relay, or water in the motor or electrical box.
- Heads broken or missing. Crushed by debris or pulled out during cleanup.
- One zone with very low pressure. A pipe broken by a fallen tree or an upturned root ball.
- Clogged spray patterns. Sand, mulch and leaves washed into heads and nozzles.
- Valve boxes full of water or mud. Flooding that can foul valves and corrode wire connections.
What we do
- 1
Safety check first
We look at the controller and pump electrical connections for water and damage before anything runs.
- 2
Run and inspect each zone
Every zone gets run so we can find broken heads, cut lines and clogged nozzles.
- 3
Clear and repair
We flush lines, clean heads and valve boxes, and repair or replace damaged heads, pipe, wiring and electrical parts.
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Reset the schedule
We reprogram the controller, test the rain sensor and set a schedule that fits the weather after the storm.
Hurricane season in north Broward
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and it overlaps South Florida's rainy season. Even storms that don't make landfall here can bring days of heavy rain, flooding and wind. Saturated sandy soil lets trees and palms tip over more easily, and their roots often take irrigation lines with them.
Before a storm, turn the controller off so it doesn't run on soaked ground, and know where your pump breaker is. Afterward, wait for steady power and for standing water to drain before turning the system back on. If anything looks damaged, have it checked before you run it.
Fix it now or wait?
Electrical damage to controllers and pumps should be dealt with before the system runs again. Broken heads and lines can usually wait a few days while the ground dries, especially in the wet season when the lawn is getting rain anyway.
If you're filing an insurance claim for other storm damage, ask your insurer whether irrigation repairs are included. We can give you a written description of what we found and what we repaired.
A storm is also a natural point to rethink a zone. If a fallen tree left a bed in full sun, or a section of lawn is now under new shade, the old run times won't fit anymore. We can adjust heads and schedules for the yard you have after the storm, not the one you had before it, so you aren't paying to water the wrong way for the rest of the year.
Getting ready before the season
A little preparation before June makes storm recovery much easier. Know where your controller, rain sensor, valve boxes and pump are. Make sure the valve box lids are in place and not buried under mulch or sod, so you can find and open them after heavy rain. If the controller is mounted outside, check that its cover closes and the wire entry is sealed against water.
Trim palms and trees that hang over heads and valve boxes, and keep loose items off the areas where your lines run. If you have a pump, ask an electrician about surge protection for it and for the controller. After the storm, photograph anything damaged before cleanup starts. Those pictures help both us and your insurer see what happened and what needs fixing first.
Had a storm? Get the system checked.
We'll make sure it's safe to run, then repair what the weather broke.
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Storm damage repair questions
Should I turn off my sprinklers before a hurricane?
Yes. Turn the controller off or set it to its rain or off mode so it doesn't water saturated ground. If you have a pump, know where its breaker is.
When can I turn the system back on?
Once power is steady and standing water has drained. Run one zone at a time and watch for geysers, dry zones or a pump that struggles. If something looks wrong, stop and call us.
Can a storm damage a controller that's indoors?
Yes. Surges and lightning can travel through electrical and valve wiring, so a controller in a garage can still be damaged.
Do you remove storm debris?
We clear debris from heads, valve boxes and the areas we're repairing. For downed trees and larger yard cleanup, you'll want a tree service first.
Does insurance cover irrigation damage?
It depends on your policy, so ask your insurer. We can give you a written list of what we found and repaired to support a claim.
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Broken heads, hidden leaks, weak spray and dry gaps, fixed with parts that match your zone.Free estimate
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Tell us what the system is doing. We'll ask a few questions, look at it in person, and give you a written price before any work starts.
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