Your irrigation system is vital for keeping your lawn and landscape in North Carolina hydrated. However, it may need repairs if you notice signs like a higher-than-usual water bill, brown patches on your lawn while others are green, or changes in water pressure. A sudden increase in your water usage could indicate that your irrigation system has sprung a leak and water is being wasted, so you'll want to check for one promptly. Meanwhile, uneven greenery across your turf can suggest that certain parts are receiving more or less water than others. Additionally, noticing varying water pressures is likely due to issues with the valves, pumps, pipes, or other components of your irrigation system.

One sign that your irrigation system needs to be repaired is when your water bill suddenly rises.

If you've noticed that your water bill has skyrocketed for no apparent reason, it might be a tell-tale sign of an underlying issue with your irrigation system. One possible explanation for this sudden spike in water usage is a leak from one or more damaged pipes. Leaks can go undetected for a while until your water bill arrives at the end of the month. Because of this, prompt detection and resolution of leaks are essential to avoid unnecessary expenses.

You can turn off all water to your sprinklers and check your water meter’s reading after a few hours to see if it's still running.

Brown patches on your lawn could indicate that your irrigation system needs repairing.

Unevenly distributed water from your irrigation system can lead to brown patches forming across your lawn. These patches may appear when different zones within your system receive inconsistent amounts of water, resulting in some areas becoming dry and brown while others remain lush and green. To rectify this issue, you should first ensure that all the zones within your system have been set correctly. Afterward, you'll want to check and clean your sprinkler heads to eliminate any obstructions or mineral build-ups that might be restricting water flow. You should also inspect them to make sure they're working properly and are spraying water in the correct pattern to reach every part of your lawn.

Changes in water pressure could signal that your irrigation system needs repairing.

Sprinkler head spraying water on a lawn in Charlotte, NC.

If you notice fluctuations in water pressure with your irrigation system, there could be several reasons why this is happening. Fluctuations in water pressure could indicate issues with your system, such as faulty valves, malfunctioning pumps, broken pipes, or something else. Whatever the case may be, low water pressure can lead to insufficient watering of your vegetation, as water may not be able to reach areas that it should.

On the other hand, high water pressure can also pose problems for your irrigation system. When there is too much pressure, it can put a strain on your equipment and shoot water far beyond your intended zones, leaving parts of your lawn without sufficient water.

Does your irrigation system need repair? Call us today to schedule our irrigation repair service!

At DalaCasa Landscape Management, we offer our professional irrigation repair service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Charlotte, Waxhaw, Concord, NC, and surrounding communities, including those in South Carolina. Our team consists of licensed and certified technicians who can identify and fix whatever problem your irrigation system is facing. Whether it's a leak, faulty valve, or broken sprinkler head - no job is too big or small! We even back our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so you can trust that you'll be happy with the results. Give us a call at (704) 248-6294 to schedule our irrigation repair service today!