5 Signs You Need Sprinkler Repair

Sprinklers are easy to ignore — until your lawn starts looking patchy or your water bill spikes. The good news? Most issues are easy to fix if you catch them early. Here are five signs it's time to give your system a checkup.

1. Dry Patches or Overwatered Areas

If parts of your yard are bone dry while others are turning into swamps, your sprinkler heads may be clogged, tilted, or broken. This uneven coverage wastes water and stresses your grass and plants.

2. Water Pooling in Odd Places

Seeing puddles along sidewalks, driveways, or around certain zones? It might mean there’s a leak underground or a broken line that’s pushing out too much water in one spot.

3. Your Water Bill Suddenly Jumps

A sudden spike in your bill (without changing your watering schedule) could mean your system has a hidden leak. Sprinklers that run overnight can leak for weeks before you notice.

4. Sprinkler Heads Look Off

Heads that won’t pop up, spray the wrong direction, or stay stuck in the ground are all signs something’s up. Sometimes it’s just wear and tear — other times it’s pressure-related or root intrusion.

5. The Controller Isn’t Responding

If your controller doesn’t run zones properly or skips days entirely, it might need reprogramming, a rain sensor check, or even a full upgrade to a smart controller.

Don’t wait for brown grass or a sky-high bill.
At TerraScape Systems, we do full system checkups, precision repairs, and upgrades to make sure everything runs smooth, smart, and efficient. Give us a call and we’ll take a look — no pressure, just honest help.