Broken Sprinkler?
Landon Can Fix It.
Owner-operated sprinkler repair across Southlake, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Watauga, Haltom City, and Keller. Licensed Texas irrigator. $0 service call fee. $75 per hour labor only. No dispatch, no upsell, no surprise invoices.
Sprinkler repair in Southlake 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 Southlake
A Southlake sprinkler system is usually a bigger animal than the rest of the area — large lots running eight, twelve, sixteen zones, with master valves, flow sensors, and smart controllers wired in. That changes what “repair” means here. The problem is rarely the whole system and almost never a reason to replace one: it’s one zone out of many, a controller program that drifted, or a smart component that needs re-tuning. On a system that expensive, the most valuable thing a tech can do is find the actual fault — not quote a wholesale rebuild. That’s how Landon works: diagnose first, quote the part, $0 to come out and $75 an hour.
Southlake earns those systems. It was pasture and farmland until Grapevine Lake filled in the 1950s and DFW Airport opened the door, and in a single generation it became one of the most prosperous addresses in Texas — built around Town Square, Carroll’s Dragons, and big homes on deep lots in Timarron and the Hills of Monticello. The landscaping budget that comes with all that is exactly what a healthy irrigation system protects.
The watering rules here have teeth. Southlake runs a year-round, twice-a-week schedule — even addresses Wednesday and Saturday, odd Thursday and Sunday, automatic systems only between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. — and with most of the city under an HOA, both code enforcement and your neighborhood notice a zone stuck on at the wrong hour.
Bigger systems, different failures
Because Southlake systems tend to be newer and larger, the failures look different than in the older Mid-Cities. It’s less about worn-out brass and more about a single zone out of twelve that’s gone quiet, a master valve or flow sensor throwing a fault, a wire nicked during landscaping, or a controller program that drifted after a power blip or a settings change. The buried infrastructure is usually sound; the fix is almost always one component or one line of programming — not a teardown.
Clay under a big lawn
Even on Southlake’s bigger, newer lots, the ground is the same North Texas clay that swells and shrinks with the seasons. Across a wide lawn with deep beds and dozens of heads, that movement adds up — heads drift off level, spray patterns wander, and lines stress at fittings. On the estate homes here it’s also working against an expensive foundation, which is why even a high-end system benefits from a foundation-watering line that holds the soil steady around the slab. It protects the house and keeps a big, carefully-zoned system spraying where it was designed to.
Smart controllers, and getting them right
Smart controllers and flow sensors are common in Southlake, and they’re genuinely worth having — but only when they’re set up correctly. A smart controller fed the wrong zone data, the wrong soil type, or a failed sensor will either drown a bed or starve it while reporting that everything’s fine. A lot of “my system is acting up” calls here are really a tuning or sensor problem, not a hardware failure. Getting the programming, the sensors, and the flow limits right is usually cheaper and far more effective than replacing equipment — and it keeps you comfortably under the city’s water-use targets.
Watering on Southlake’s schedule
Southlake’s overnight window — automatic systems only between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. — actually lines up with good practice: watering in the cool hours puts more water in the soil and less in the air. Even addresses run Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Thursday and Sunday, and code enforcement gives two warnings before a citation. In winter the system should still come down before a hard freeze — drain or insulate the backflow — and a spring start-up check on a large system catches a cracked line or a drifted head before it wastes water across a big lawn all season.
Licensed, inspected, done right
On a home at Southlake’s price point, the paperwork matters as much as the wrench. Any work tied into your drinking water — valves, backflow, new zones — has to be done by a licensed irrigator under Texas law, and the backflow assembly needs testing by a licensed tester. Spray Irrigation Co. is owner-operated by Landon Melvin, Texas Licensed Irrigator LI0031476, so the work is done to the state standard and signed off properly — which matters both day to day and when an expensive home goes through inspection at resale.
Landon covers Southlake from North Richland Hills, a straight shot over on FM 1709 — Town Square, White Chapel, Carroll, the estate neighborhoods. $0 service call, $75/hour labor, parts quoted before any work.
Questions from Southlake homeowners
Which days and hours can I water in Southlake?
Even-numbered addresses water Wednesday and Saturday, odd-numbered Thursday and Sunday, and automatic systems may only run between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. Code enforcement gives two warnings before a citation. Hand watering and drip are more flexible, which keeps foundation watering practical even outside those hours.
My HOA and the city both have watering rules — which one applies?
Both. An HOA can't override the city's schedule, and most of Southlake's HOAs are written to match it. The practical answer is to comply with whichever is stricter. Landon will set your controller to the city's days and the 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. window so you stay clear of both.
I have a 12-zone system with a smart controller — is one dead zone a big repair?
No. Big systems fail one part at a time — a single solenoid, a valve, a nicked wire, a sensor. One dead zone out of twelve is a targeted repair, not a reason to touch the other eleven. We diagnose the specific zone and quote that part.
My smart controller isn't watering correctly — repair or replace?
Usually repair, or really re-tune. Most smart-controller complaints trace to programming, a failed rain or flow sensor, or wrong zone settings rather than a dead controller. Fixing the setup is cheaper and more effective than swapping hardware. We only recommend replacement when the unit has genuinely failed.
Do I need a licensed irrigator in Southlake?
For anything connected to your home's water supply, Texas requires a licensed irrigator. Spray Irrigation Co. is owner-operated by Landon Melvin, Texas Licensed Irrigator LI0031476, so repairs, backflow work, and new zones are done to code and to the state's standard — which also matters when a high-value Southlake home goes through inspection at resale.
What's Wrong With
Your Sprinklers?
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⚠ Diagnostic guide only · Every system is different · Final diagnosis requires an on-site visit (which is free — $0 service call)
Try a few quick checks first.
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 Southlake 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. Southlake's systems skew newer, but even the 2000s-era ones hold up 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.