Repair / Wichita Falls
Broken Sprinkler Lines & Leaks in Wichita Falls, TX
Water pooling in the yard, a zone that will not hold pressure or a bill that does not match your watering. We trace the leak, repair the line and test the zone before we close the hole.
You may notice
- Water flowing or pooling when the system is off
- Soft, muddy or unusually green patches
- Low pressure or weak spray in one zone
- A sunken area along the pipe run
- A water bill that rose without a change in watering
What we do
Underground pipe fails in a few predictable ways. A shovel or aerator cuts it. Roots push on it. Soil movement fatigues a glued joint until it gives way. The symptom looks the same on the surface: water where it should not be.
Shut the water off first. If the leak is active, we isolate the zone and stop the flow. This keeps the hole manageable and the soil from washing away.
Find the break before digging. We read pressure, watch each zone and trace the likely pipe run. One careful hole in the right place beats several guesses.
Cut back to sound pipe. Cracked sections are removed back to solid material. We replace them with new pipe and fittings, glued and cured correctly. We do not tape over a crack.
Flush and test under pressure. Debris is flushed from the line, then the zone is run under working pressure to confirm the repair holds.
Backfill and show you the cause. Soil and sod go back as they were. We show you what failed so the same problem does not surprise you again.
What this helps with
- Pooling water and soggy patches
- Zones that lose pressure
- Washouts and sunken ground along pipe runs
- Higher than expected water use
- Lines cut during fence, patio or tree work
What shapes the estimate
A leak estimate depends on where the pipe failed and how deep it runs. A cracked lateral line near the surface is a small repair. A mainline break under a driveway or along a foundation can mean more digging, more pipe and more restoration. We tell you which kind you have once we locate the break.
The second factor is whether the break is a one-off or a sign of a tired line. A single cut from a shovel is exactly that. A line that keeps cracking at old glued joints may be worth replacing in sections. We explain both options and let you choose before work begins.
Before we arrive
If you can, take a few minutes before we arrive. It shortens the search.
- Shut off the irrigation supply if water is flowing.
- Note where the water is pooling and when it started.
- Tell us about any recent digging, fence or tree work.
- Take a photo of your water meter reading if you can.
Red clay and moving pipe
Expansive red clay swells when it is wet and shrinks and cracks when it is dry. That movement works on pipe and glued joints for years, especially near corners, valve manifolds and places where a line crosses a hard edge. The result is a joint that lets go slowly, then all at once.
Before any fence, patio or tree project, call 811 so utilities are marked. Irrigation lines are rarely marked, so tell your contractor where your zones run. The City of Wichita Falls has treated leaking irrigation as a violation during drought stages, so a leak is worth fixing promptly. Check the city site for the stage in effect.
Questions we hear
What should I do if I hit a sprinkler line?
Shut off the irrigation supply at its shutoff valve or main, then call us. Do not keep running the zone.
How do you find a leak you cannot see?
We run each zone, watch pressure and flow, and follow the pipe run. Soft ground, low heads and valve box water all help narrow it down.
Is a repaired PVC joint as strong as the original?
When the pipe is cut cleanly and glued and cured properly, yes. The repair holds as well as the line around it.
Will you tear up the lawn?
We dig only where the problem is, and we backfill and replace the sod.
Can a leak hurt my foundation?
Water that stays near a slab can feed soil movement in expansive clay. A leak close to the house is worth repairing sooner.
Active problem / call directly
Do not wait on a spreading problem.
Water moving where it should not, a zone that will not stop or a system that froze. Call, and we will tell you how to shut it off safely and what to do next.
A better first step
Request an estimate for broken sprinkler lines & leaks.
Tell us what you see. We diagnose first, explain the likely cause and give you a clear next step before work begins.
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