Broken Sprinkler?
Landon Can Fix It.
Owner-operated sprinkler repair across Hurst, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Haltom City, Keller, and Southlake. Licensed Texas irrigator. $0 service call fee. $75 per hour labor only. No dispatch, no upsell, no surprise invoices.
Sprinkler repair in Hurst from Spray Irrigation Co. costs $75 per hour for labor plus parts (quoted before installation), with a $0 service call fee. Most common repairs — broken heads, failed valves, controller issues — take 30–90 minutes and total $100–$250.
Sprinkler repair in Hurst
Hurst grew up around the Bell Helicopter plant that opened here in 1951 — the place that put helicopter manufacturing on the map in Texas, with more than 11,000 people building Hueys at the height of Vietnam. Before the aircraft, it was “Uncle Billy” Hurst’s railroad stop. It’s a city built by people who make things with their hands and expect them to work. That shows up in the irrigation, too.
Built in the boom, so the systems carry some age
Most of the neighborhoods off Pipeline, Brown Trail, and Bedford-Euless Road were laid out in the postwar stretch between the 1950s and the 1980s, and a good share of the sprinkler systems went in during the 80s and 90s. Buried PVC and poly from that era is usually still sound — it’s the working parts that wear out first: valve diaphragms and solenoids, dial controllers from before the smart-controller era, brass and early-plastic valves at the manifold, and wire splices that corrode where they sit in damp clay. A system that age isn’t a system to replace. It’s a system that needs the one failed part found and swapped.
The clay under Hurst
Hurst sits on the heavy, expansive clay that runs through the Mid-Cities, with the West Fork of the Trinity bottomlands along its southern edge. That clay swells when it’s wet and shrinks hard when it dries, and it moves more than people expect — enough to tilt a spray head off true, pull a riser below grade, crack a lateral at an old glued joint, or shift a valve box until the lid won’t sit. It’s the same movement that stresses a slab foundation, which is why a properly set foundation-watering line earns its keep here: it holds moisture in the soil around the slab so the edges don’t drop and crack, and it keeps the ground under your irrigation stable enough that heads stay aimed where you set them.
What we actually see fail in Hurst
On an older Hurst system the call is almost always one of a short list: a zone that won’t come on (usually a dead solenoid or a controller output), a head that geysers or barely weeps (a cracked nozzle, or a head shoved out of level by the clay), a valve that won’t shut off (a worn diaphragm or grit on the seat), or a soft, soaked patch that points to a cracked line underground. None of those is a teardown. The honest answer is to find the actual fault, quote the part, and leave the rest of a good system alone.
How Hurst handles watering
Hurst sets your days by address: even-numbered homes (ending 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) water Wednesday and Saturday, odd-numbered homes Thursday and Sunday, businesses Tuesday and Friday, and no one on Mondays — with nothing running between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Hand watering, drip, and soaker hoses are allowed any time, which is what keeps foundation watering legal even on an off day. The city buys its water wholesale from Fort Worth, and beginning in 2026 it’s reviewing usage and enforcing — a written warning first, citations after that, and service shut off after a third violation. The simplest way to stay clear of all of it is a controller set correctly for your address and no heads stuck open; a quick Wet Check catches both.
Landon works Hurst from North Richland Hills next door — minutes from North East Mall, the Bell campus on Trinity, or anywhere off Precinct Line. $0 service call, $75/hour labor, parts quoted before anything’s touched.
Watering through the Hurst year
Hurst’s twice-a-week schedule runs year-round, but what your lawn needs doesn’t. Through summer, two deep soakings on your assigned days — early, before the 10 a.m. cutoff — beat daily light watering that mostly evaporates. In spring and fall you can usually drop to once a week. In winter the system should come down entirely: a hard North Texas freeze will split a backflow preventer or an above-ground valve left full of water, so before the first freeze the right move is to shut off the irrigation supply, drain or insulate the backflow, and set the controller to off rather than trusting a sensor to remember. A spring start-up check then catches anything the freeze cracked before it wastes a season of water.
Working to code in Hurst
Two code points matter on a Hurst system. Backflow prevention — the brass assembly that keeps irrigation water from siphoning back into your drinking water — is required, and in most North Texas cities it has to be tested by a licensed tester. And any work that ties into your potable supply has to be done by a licensed irrigator, not a general handyman. Spray Irrigation Co. is owner-operated by Landon Melvin, Texas Licensed Irrigator LI0031476, so repairs, backflow work, and new zones are done to the state standard and signed off properly — which also matters the day you sell the home and the system comes up in inspection.
Common questions from Hurst homeowners
Which days can I water in Hurst?
It is set by your street address. Homes ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 water Wednesday and Saturday; homes ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 water Thursday and Sunday; businesses water Tuesday and Friday. No one waters on Monday, and no automatic watering is allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day. Hand watering, drip, and soaker hoses are allowed at any time.
Hurst is enforcing its watering rules in 2026 — what happens if I am over?
The city starts with a written warning on a first violation. A second or later violation can bring a citation and fine, and after three violations the utility is allowed to cut off water service. Most problems are simply a controller set to the wrong days or a head stuck open, and both are easy to fix before they ever become a citation.
My Hurst system is from the 80s or 90s — is it worth repairing, or should I replace it?
Almost always worth repairing. The buried pipe from that era is usually still sound; what fails is the valves, heads, and controller, and those are individual parts. Replacing a whole working system to cure one dead zone is the most expensive way to solve a small problem. We diagnose the actual fault and quote that part.
Do I need a licensed irrigator to work on my sprinkler system in Hurst?
For anything tied into your home's water supply — valves, backflow, new zones — Texas requires a licensed irrigator. Spray Irrigation Co. is owner-operated by Landon Melvin, Texas Licensed Irrigator LI0031476, so the work is done to code and to the state's standard. A homeowner can do limited work on their own system, but the license matters the moment it connects to your potable supply or you go to sell the home.
Can I water my foundation in Hurst during watering restrictions?
Yes. The restrictions limit automatic sprinklers, but hand watering, drip lines, and soaker hoses are allowed any day at any time. A low-flow soaker or drip line set close to the slab is both the most effective way to keep your foundation from drying out and fully compliant with Hurst's rules.
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⚠ Diagnostic guide only · Every system is different · Final diagnosis requires an on-site visit (which is free — $0 service call)
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Six simple checks solve a surprising share of “nothing’s working” calls outright — or let Landon diagnose yours before he leaves the driveway. None of it is required; you can always just call.
Every common sprinkler problem.
Broken heads, failed solenoids, clogged nozzles, cracked PVC, wire breaks, controller failures — twelve repairs make up about 90% of every call, and Landon has fixed all of them many times over.
Four Steps. No Mystery.
From the first phone call to the moment Landon's truck pulls out of your driveway, here's exactly what happens — and what you pay for each step.
Call or Text Landon
(817) 993-9306 rings Landon's personal phone. Describe the problem or text a photo — he'll usually tell you what's likely wrong on the spot.
Schedule the Visit
Most non-emergency repairs are scheduled within 1–3 business days. Emergencies get same-day or next-day priority when possible.
Diagnose on Site
Landon arrives, diagnoses the problem, and quotes you a specific price in writing — parts, labor, total. You approve before anything is touched.
Fix It & Test It
The repair happens, the zone is tested, the area is cleaned up. You pay only for the time worked at $75/hr plus approved parts — nothing else.
Here's What Others Charge.
Here's What Landon Charges.
The service-call fee is the single biggest difference between Spray Irrigation Co. and most competitors in the North Fort Worth market. This isn't marketing — it's the actual billing model.
Sprinkler repair from Spray Irrigation Co. costs $75 per hour for labor, plus parts quoted before installation, with a $0 service call fee. Most single-problem repairs take 30 to 90 minutes and total between $100 and $250. Complex diagnostics or underground pipe repairs can run higher, but every part and every hour is quoted before any work begins. Compare to the North Fort Worth industry standard of $75–$150 just for the trip before anything else.
In the North Fort Worth clay-soil corridor, the most common repairs are: stuck valve solenoids (which cause zones to run continuously and spike water bills), broken or cracked sprinkler heads from lawn equipment damage, clogged rotor nozzles from sediment, wire breaks from root growth or digging, and failed controllers after summer power surges or lightning. Cracked PVC pipes also spike in March and April as the ground shifts after winter.
Yes. Landon repairs sprinkler systems regardless of who installed them originally — Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro, Rachio, K-Rain, Irritrol, or any other manufacturer. If the system has been neglected or was poorly installed, he'll give you an honest assessment of what needs to be fixed now and what can wait. There's no penalty or surcharge for working on systems installed by other companies.
Most non-emergency repairs in Hurst can be scheduled within 1 to 3 business days. Active emergencies — a geysering pipe, a zone flooding the yard, a completely dead system during a July heat wave — get same-day or next-day priority. Wet Check maintenance subscribers always get priority scheduling ahead of non-subscribers.
Yes. Texas law (Texas Administrative Code §344.33) requires anyone working on an irrigation system that connects to a public water supply to hold a valid irrigator or irrigation technician license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Unlicensed "handyman" sprinkler repair is both illegal and uninsured — if something goes wrong, you have no recourse. Landon holds a current TCEQ license and carries full general liability insurance.
A broken head shows symptoms only when that zone is actively running — a geyser, a fan of water where it shouldn't be, or a dry spot where the head used to spray. A leaking valve usually shows a wet spot or running water when the zone is supposed to be off, and is the single most common cause of sudden water bill spikes. The diagnostic wizard above helps you tell them apart, or text a photo to (817) 993-9306 and Landon will call it immediately.
Cash, check, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), Zelle, and Venmo. Payment is due at completion of the job — no deposit required for standard repairs. For larger repair invoices over $500, Landon can split payment across two installments if needed; just ask.
Yes — and this is actually the fastest way to get a diagnosis. Text a photo to (817) 993-9306 showing the problem (geysering head, wet spot, valve box, controller display, whatever you're seeing). Landon will often identify the issue from the photo alone, give you an estimate of the repair cost before coming out, and sometimes walk you through a DIY fix if it's simple enough to not warrant a service call. Free and no pressure to book anything.
It happens occasionally — an intermittent issue that isn't happening the day I'm on site, or a problem with a cause I can't identify without more time. In those cases I bill only for the diagnostic time spent (typically one hour at $75) and I'm honest about what I found and what I didn't. I won't charge you for a full repair if I haven't actually repaired something, and I won't guess at a fix that might not work. If more diagnostic time is needed on a return visit, the first hour is still the only hour billed — no double-billing the same problem.
Underground repairs are the least predictable type of irrigation work because the problem might be 8 inches down or it might require finding a break in 30 feet of buried pipe or wire. Typical ranges: a single known-location PVC break runs $150–$300. A wire trace and repair (using a wire toner to find the break) runs $200–$400. A main-line break that requires excavation runs $400–$900 depending on depth and length. What I always do: before digging anything, I give you a not-to-exceed number based on what I know so far. If the work exceeds that number, I stop and recheck with you before continuing. No mystery bills.
Usually yes, but it depends on what's failing. Hurst has a lot of systems from the 1980s and 1990s that are still running well on their original valves and heads — PVC pipe underground lasts 40+ years, good valves last 15-20, heads get replaced as they break, and controllers get upgraded every 10-15 years. A 25-year-old system showing isolated failures (one bad valve, a few worn heads, a failed controller) is still a good system — fix the failing parts, not the whole thing. A 25-year-old system with multiple simultaneous failures (main-line leaks, multiple valves dying in the same year, coverage gaps that were never right) is usually telling you it's time to plan for replacement over the next few years. I'll tell you which category yours is in honestly after looking at it.
Call Landon. No Runaround.
(817) 993-9306 is Landon's personal number. He answers himself. $0 to come out, $75/hr for labor, and an honest quote before anything is touched. That's the whole model.