$45,000–$70,000 · 4 weeks
Live oak shade garden, Fair Oaks Ranch
Fair Oaks Ranch, Fair Oaks Ranch · finished 2025 · led by Marisol Ortega
Irrigation and Drainage · from $4,500–$9,500
Sprinkler installation and repair in Fair Oaks Ranch and San Antonio
A sprinkler system is plumbing you can't see, running under a yard that gets mowed, edged, dug in and driven on. Heads break, valves stick, wires get cut and pipes crack when clay shifts. Most of the systems we repair are 10 to 20 years old and have never been audited.
Texas licensed irrigator LI 0024817
We repair any brand and design new systems from scratch. A new system starts with a static pressure and flow test at your meter, then a zone map that puts rotors on large turf areas, spray heads on small ones, and drip on every bed. Our licensed irrigator signs off on the design and the installation.
Who it's for
Who this is for
Homeowners with dry spots, soggy spots, geysers, or a water bill that jumped for no reason. New builds that need a system before sod goes down. Anyone whose old system sprays the street and the house more than the lawn.
Materials and options
Sprinkler parts we install
| Part | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gear-driven rotors | Lawns wider than 15 ft | Slower, even water; less runoff on clay |
| Pressure-regulated spray heads | Small and narrow turf areas | Stops misting and wasted water |
| High-efficiency nozzles | Retrofits | Lower flow, better coverage |
| Weather-based smart controller | All systems | Skips after rain, follows city stages |
| Rain and freeze sensor | All systems | Required by Texas rules on new systems |
What it costs
What sprinkler installation and repair costs
$4,500–$9,500
for a new system on a typical lot; repairs from a $150 diagnostic
A new system for a typical quarter-acre lot with four to eight zones runs $4,500 to $9,500 installed, including backflow, smart controller and sensors. Repairs start with a $150 diagnostic visit, credited toward the work. Common repairs such as a broken head or a stuck valve usually cost $150 to $450 in total.
Repair calls are welcome, however small the job; the minimum service call is $150.
Timeline
How long it takes
Repairs are usually same week; new systems take two to four days.
- Diagnostic or design visit1–2 hours
- QuoteSame day for repairs
- Permit, if your city requires oneUp to 1 week
- Install or repairHours to 4 days
- Backflow test and programmingFinal day
Clay soil and run times
Blackland clay in Seguin, San Marcos and east New Braunfels takes water slowly. Run a zone for 20 minutes straight and most of it runs into the gutter. We program cycle-and-soak: three short runs with breaks in between, so the water soaks in. It's one of the simplest fixes for a lawn that looks dry even though the system runs.
Case study
Live oak shade garden, Fair Oaks Ranch
A failing lawn under four heritage live oaks replaced with a deer-resistant native shade garden, drip irrigation and tree uplighting, designed in 3D.
Read the case study“Seeing it in 3D sold us. The deer walk right through it and leave it alone, and the oaks at night are the best part of the house.”
Questions
Sprinkler installation and repair questions
How do I know if I have a leak?
Soggy spots that never dry, a meter that moves when nothing is running, or a sudden jump in your bill. We test each zone and the mainline during the diagnostic visit.
How often should a system be checked?
Once a year, in spring, before the heat. A check catches broken heads from winter, adjusts coverage and resets the controller for summer.
Can you add zones to my existing system?
Usually, if your water pressure and flow allow it. We test both first. Often the better move is converting some spray zones to drip, which frees capacity.
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Start with a free site walk
Forty-five minutes on your property with a designer. You'll leave with honest numbers and a clear next step. A fixed-price proposal with a 3D render follows within two weeks.