What is the system actually doing?
Walk the property while each zone runs. A dry strip can come from one failed head, poor alignment, low pressure or a layout problem; the fix is not always “replace the nearest sprinkler.”
Head problem
Broken, buried, tilted, clogged or spraying the wrong direction.
Zone problem
One area will not start, will not stop, or has noticeably weaker pressure.
Control problem
Schedule, wiring, controller or multiple-zone symptoms suggest a broader diagnosis.
Repair the system, then operate it intelligently.
Kaufman County development rules put real emphasis on drainage infrastructure. On an irrigation system, that is a good reminder to watch where water goes: persistent runoff across lots, drives or drainage paths should be part of the repair conversation, not treated as harmless overspray.
Before the call
Run the system zone by zone if it is safe to do so. Write down the zone number, symptom, where water appears, and whether the controller shows that zone active.
Six clues worth collecting.
- Zone number and controller status.
- Broken, leaning or buried heads.
- Water pooling when the system is off.
- Overspray onto driveway, sidewalk or street.
- Recent digging, fence, landscaping or construction work.
- Weak pressure in one zone versus the whole system.
Make the repair explain itself.
“What failed, and why?”
Component failure, impact damage, wiring, pressure and layout problems lead to different fixes.
“What should I change after the repair?”
Ask about controller schedule, runtime, head alignment and whether coverage or runoff needs adjustment.
Need sprinkler repair in Crandall?
Have the zone, symptom and controller behavior ready.