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Pop-up sprinkler head dug out of a green lawn next to a hand trowel and a new replacement head
Irrigation

Sprinkler Repair: Common Problems and Costs

Most sprinkler repairs are small jobs: a broken head, a clogged nozzle, a leaking valve or a cut wire. HomeAdvisor puts a typical pro repair at $137 to $422, and many head and nozzle fixes are easy DIY.

October 4, 2026

Plain white wall-mounted sprinkler controller with colored zone wires inside a tidy garage
Irrigation

Smart Sprinkler Controllers: Are They Worth It?

A smart sprinkler controller adjusts watering to the weather or soil moisture. It usually pays off if your lawn gets more water than it needs, especially with a utility rebate, but saves little if you already water carefully.

September 17, 2026

Open trenches in a front lawn with white PVC pipe, fittings, shovels and a spool of wire
Irrigation

How Much Does a Sprinkler System Cost?

Most homeowners pay about $1,600–$3,600 for an installed in-ground sprinkler system, or roughly $500–$1,000 per zone, per HomeAdvisor. Yard size, zone count, head types, trenching and local labor rates drive the final price.

August 30, 2026