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Sprinkler & irrigation: compare local pros.

Compare local irrigation companies by rating, years in business and availability. Most repair broken heads, leaks and valves, fix controllers and wiring, install new sprinkler and drip systems, and handle seasonal startup and winterizing.

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Typical prices

Sprinkler Repair · national averages

  • Sprinkler head replacement

    $65–$90

  • Pipe leak repair

    $150–$400+

  • Water pressure issues

    $50–$500

  • Valve replacement

    $125–$225

Typical, per repair

$100–$400

Pros never pay for leads

What they do

What irrigation companies handle

  • Sprinkler repair
  • New system installation
  • Drip irrigation
  • Controller upgrades
  • Seasonal start-up
  • Winterization
  • Leak detection

What it costs

$100–$400

per repair, national average · source: HomeGuide

Price ranges
  • Sprinkler head replacement$65–$90
  • Pipe leak repair$150–$400+
  • Water pressure issues$50–$500
  • Valve replacement$125–$225
  • Controller repair$300–$525
  • Backflow preventer repair$150–$500
  • Backflow preventer replacement$450–$1,700
Full sprinkler repair cost guide

Pricing

What changes the price

  • 1What's broken: heads, pipes, valves or the controller
  • 2How hard the leak is to find and dig to
  • 3Number of zones
  • 4After-hours or emergency calls

Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.

How it works

Hire irrigation companies in three steps

How Job Hound works
  1. 01

    Describe the job

    Pick the service, add your zip code and a sentence about the work. No account needed.

    No account

  2. 02

    Get matched with irrigation companies

    Your request goes to one or three local pros who do this work. It's never resold.

    Never resold

  3. 03

    Compare quotes and hire

    Pros never paid a lead fee to reach you, so there's nothing extra built into the price.

    No lead fees

Before you hire

How to choose irrigation companies

  1. 1

    Ask for a zone-by-zone check

    A good tech runs every zone and shows you what's broken, instead of guessing from one wet spot.

  2. 2

    Ask how they bill

    Many charge by the hour with a minimum, plus parts. Ask for the hourly rate and the trip fee up front.

  3. 3

    Ask about backflow testing

    Many water utilities require a yearly backflow test by a certified tester. Ask if they're certified.

  4. 4

    Get a repair-vs-replace answer

    On an old system, ask what a fix costs against a rebuild of the zone, so you can decide.

FAQ

Questions about irrigation companies

How do I know my sprinkler system needs repair?

Dry patches, soggy spots, low pressure, and heads that don't pop up or spray unevenly are the usual signs.

Should sprinklers be winterized?

In places with freezing winters, yes. Water left in the lines can freeze and crack pipes and valves.

Can I replace a sprinkler head myself?

Often, yes, if you can match the head. Leaks under the ground, valves and wiring are better left to a pro.

How long does a sprinkler repair take?

Most simple repairs take an hour or two. Hidden leaks and wiring faults can take longer to track down.

Does it cost anything to use Job Hound?

No. Job Hound is free for homeowners, and pros never pay for leads, so there is no lead fee baked into the price you are quoted.

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