HOMR selected LSI as the best overall Dallas sprinkler repair service. We reviewed & scheduled 103 DFW irrigation repairs from sprinkler contractors last year.
LSI has provided Dallas lawn sprinkler and irrigation services since 1993. Their ability to provide full installation and irrigation repair makes them HOMR’s top Dallas irrigation company.
HOMR selected LSI as the best Dallas sprinkler repair service based on internal data, local DFW home service records and overall range of sprinkler and irrigation repair service offerings. We think Ernesto’s Landscaping and Irrigation is best for regular irrigation inspections.
Dallas area homeowners pay an average of $80-$320 for above ground sprinkler system repair, and $120-$500 for underground irrigation system repair.
An experienced Dallas sprinkler company like LSI has the local knowledge to diagnose every sprinkler problem, conduct thorough repairs, and maximize water conservation to reduce your water bill.
Here’s what you’ll find in this HOMR guide to Dallas sprinkler repair companies:
Industry data: HOMR quoted 103 irrigation repairs which involved 179 bids. We managed 69 Dallas sprinkler repair projects last year. The most requested sprinkler repair service was sprinkler head replacement, followed by fixing sprinkler leaks..
Our selection process: We used internal data, customer reviews and Better Business Bureau service records to select the top DFW sprinkler repair services.
Green flags and red flags: Good sprinkler repair companies provide quotes based on project complexity and number of irrigation zones. Look for contractors who can perform above ground and underground repairs, and who can upgrade you to irrigation systems with smart controllers — you'll save over 7,500 gallons of water waste per year.
Current cost data: Sprinkler repair labor costs between $55-$95/hr for above ground repairs and $85-140/hr for underground repairs. The primary driver of sprinkler repair cost is the number of irrigation zones in your yard.
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You should be able to see your irrigators license on their quotes, and their trucks.
Bad Availability
The largest complaint from our members was around response times - especially in the busy season.
✅ The Bare Minimum
Clear Written Bids
Look for a detailed scope of work - number of zones, or specific areas that are being repaired
Name Brand Parts
All of our recommendations use reputable (and warrantied) brands like Hunter and RainBird for their installs
🔥 Above And Beyond
Long Labor Warranties
The state requires irrigators to warranty their work for 12 months, look for longer warranties (our top pick warranties for 5 years)
As-Built Drawings
Look for irrigators who will provide a layout drawing - very helpful for future improvements or selling your home.
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The Data: Why You Should Trust Us
HOMR researched, scheduled and oversaw 103 Dallas sprinkler repair projects in the last 12 months. These lawn irrigation projects included the following:
179 bids from Dallas sprinkler repair and irrigation companies
69 residential lawn irrigation system repairs
35 sprinkler head replacements
18 sprinkler leak and valve leak repairs
12 sprinkler valve repairs
5 complete irrigation system installations
2 complete redesigns of existing sprinkler systems (and sprinkler system installation)
These irrigation system and sprinkler repair jobs helped create HOMR’s internal database of Dallas-Fort Worth prices, service trends and overall project popularity.
How We Chose the Top Dallas Sprinkler Repair Company
Dallas lawn sprinkler repair requires strong working knowledge of North Texas irrigation and the needs of native Texas plants and grass. HOMR's selection process gave extra credit to companies that have provided sprinkler repair in Dallas for at least a decade.
Labor makes up 60% of your sprinkler repair bill - we’ve seen this in quotes for our members, and DFW irrigation industry data. Dallas labor averages run $55- $95 per hour for above ground repair and $85 - $140 per hour for underground irrigation service repairs. We eliminated companies with labor prices outside this range.
Accurate bids on irrigation repair are calculated based on number of irrigation zones. The best Dallas sprinkler repair services also leverage great relationships with top brands to get better prices on materials. We preferred service providers that quote bids on the number of irrigation zones and offer competitive pricing on respected smart sprinkler brands like Rain Bird and Hunter.
We eliminated all service providers and contractors who don't provide their license number on every piece of branded material. You should be able to easily locate a sprinkler repair company's license number on its website, social media, business cards and all advertising.
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Green Flags for Sprinkler Repair Companies
✅ Uses Well-Known Brands: Rain Bird, Hunter, Rachio, etc.
✅ Strong Working Knowledge of Water Usage and Hydraulics
Above and Beyond: Smart Controllers and Extended Warranties
HOMR strongly prefers Dallas irrigation companies with expert knowledge about smart irrigation controllers like Rain Bird and WeatherMatic.
The state of Texas requires a minimum 1-year warranty on irrigation services. We prefer any Dallas sprinkler service that offers even better warranties — LSI offers a 5-year warranty on their services.
Want a low maintenance Texas landscape design built for any budget? Check out our top-rated guide to native Texas plants, hardscaping, outdoor living areas and more.
Our Top Dallas Sprinkler Repair Services
HOMR selected LSI as the best overall sprinkler repair company in Dallas. We chose Ernesto’s Landscaping & Irrigation as best for regular sprinkler maintenance inspections.
Here’s what separated LSI and Ernesto’s from the other DFW sprinkler companies we researched.
🏆 LSI: Best Overall Dallas Sprinkler Repair Company
Why We Like Them: LSI Lawn Sprinklers is a registered LLC based in Old Lake Highlands. LSI has served Dallas homeowners since 1993 — their owner, Tim Green, has been a licensed irrigation contractor since 1992.
LSI’s fleet of residential lawn irrigation services includes home sprinkler repair and maintenance, water management, smart controller programming, set up and remote management. Their local expertise allows them to properly serve all homeowners, including townhouses and homes governed by a HOA.
Non-Negotiables: LSI is committed to the most well-respected sprinkler brands on the market. Tim Green prefers brands like Rain Head for spray heads, Hunter for rotors, Hunter and WeatherMatic irrigation controllers, and WeatherMatic and Rain Bird valves.
🏆 Ernesto’s Landscaping & Irrigation: Best Sprinkler Inspections
Why We Like Them: Ernesto offers excellent flexibility in sprinkler inspection contracts — schedule anywhere from 4 to 12 appointments at once, with 2 inspections guaranteed during Dallas’ hottest months.
Ernesto’s Landscaping and Irrigation offers a guaranteed 10% discount on repairs found as a result of your inspection appointments.
Non-Negotiables: Ernesto’s family business spans three generations of highly trained lawn care and irrigation contractors. We like that kind of historic family commitment to our community.
Ernesto’s online reviews are short, honest and to the point. His customers appreciate his punctual arrival times, efficient work and fair pricing.
HOMR provides free sprinkler repair quotes from our top service providers - message us!
LSI has provided Dallas lawn sprinkler and irrigation services since 1993. Their ability to provide full installation and irrigation repair makes them HOMR’s top Dallas irrigation company.
The following Dallas sprinkler repair providers make our list of honorable mentions — they didn’t quite make the top 2, but we'd like to spotlight their positive attributes (and reasons why we didn't select them).
Please note: HOMR’s research team is constantly updating its database, and our rankings change over time. Check back to see if our recommended companies change!
🥈Runner-Up: Premium Irrigation and Drainage: Premium Irrigation and Drainage is located in the Dallas suburb of Anna, TX. They have a strong online review record and we like their family-first business mentality. Premium’s recent work history includes sprinkler relocation and system reactivation.
Aquamax Sprinkler Systems: Aquamax is one of the largest sprinkler and irrigation companies in the industry. They’re a solid pick for homeowners who want “big box” solutions — while there’s nothing wrong with their services, HOMR chose service providers with deeper Dallas experience for this buying guide.
Steven’s Irrigation and Repair: Steven’s Irrigation and Repair is a well-respected sprinkler repair service based in Plano, TX. Their service area ranges north of Dallas and doesn’t include Irving and many of its suburbs. We also noted several 2023 Yelp complaints about unreturned phone calls.
Keane Landscaping: Keane Landscaping is a good “do-it-all” landscaping service in the Dallas service area. We selected top providers for this article whose primary focus was specific to lawn irrigation and sprinkler repair.
Looking for a Dallas lawn care company for weekly mowing and yard maintenance? Read our updated buying guide for our top 2 picks.
What Does Sprinkler Repair in Dallas Cost? [UPDATED]
The average above ground Dallas sprinkler repair project costs between $80-320.
The average underground Dallas sprinkler repair project costs between $120-500.
MAJOR UNDERGROUND REPAIRS: If your sprinkler repairs involve major underground digging, expect to pay between $2,000-$5,000 for trenching.
Current Cost of Dallas Sprinkler Repair by Service
Sprinkler Repair Service
Low End Cost
High End Cost
Labor, Above Ground Systems
$55/hr
$95/hr
Labor, Underground Systems
$85/hr
$140/hr
Complex Labor (tough soil, rocks)
+$25/hr
+$50/hr
24/7 Emergency Sprinkler Repair (outside normal business hours)
$200/hr
$250/hr
Replacement Sprinkler Heads (parts only)
$3 + labor
$15 + labor
Replacement Valves (parts only)
$15 + labor
$100 + labor
Total Above Ground Repair Costs
$80
$320
Total Underground Repair Costs
$120
$500
Save money: Upgrading to a Smart Controller Makes Sense for Most Homeowners
A smart controller can save homeowners over 7,500 gallons of water usage per year — and up to 50% on outdoor water bills per year in hot, dry areas like Dallas-Fort Worth.
HOMR thinks the 3 best smart irrigation controllers for homeowners are the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, Hunter Hydrawise X2, and Orbit B-Hyve 57950. (Read our full smart sprinkler controller ratings for a full list of products and brands.)
A smart controller is part of a budget-friendly Texas landscape design. Check out our top tips to enjoy low maintenance Texas landscaping — no matter your budget.
Current Cost of Dallas Irrigation Systems
Lawn Irrigation System Size (by zone)
Low End Cost (not including labor)
High End Cost (not including labor)
2-3 zones
$1,000
$2,100
4-5 zones
$2,000
$3,500
6-7 zones
$3,000
$4,900
Over 7 zones
$4,000+
$5,600+
The cost to install an entry level lawn sprinkler system in Dallas can be as low as $3,000 for a 3 zone system, including labor.
For proper zoning and the ability to expand your system in the future, expect to spend roughly $5,000 on a new 5 zone irrigation system.
Contractors Price Your Sprinkler System by Zone, Not By Square Foot
Every sprinkler system installer and repair tech we surveyed quotes their jobs by irrigation zones. It costs between $500 and $700 to install one irrigation zone in Dallas.
Calculating your lawn sprinkler system budget by zone produces a more reliable quote than measuring square footage or ¼ acre. Lawn size only tells part of the story when it comes to sprinkler zones.
A 400 square foot garden and a 1,000 square foot lawn area each require their own irrigation zone — you won’t get an accurate quote by simply measuring 1,400 square feet.
How Many Irrigation Zones Do You Need?
The number of irrigation zones you need depends on 3 factors:
The size of your yard;
The unique areas of your overall landscape design; and
Your sprinkler system’s water pressure.
Most lawn sprinkler systems have between 5 and 9 irrigation zones. The most commonly requested irrigation zone quotes are for 5 zone and 7 zone irrigation systems.
Each irrigation zone generally consists of 5 to 6 rotary sprinkler heads, or 7-10 spray heads.
Irrigation Zones by Yard Size
The ideal lawn irrigation system provides head-to-head coverage. This means the range of each sprinkler head touches the edges of each adjacent sprinkler head’s water coverage.
If your yard has an irregular shape, this may lead to a more complex irrigation zoning plan.
Irrigation Zones by Unique Landscape Areas
Areas with different landscaping elements usually require separate irrigation zones. Divide your yard into 5 key areas:
Lawn: Rotary heads are best for lawn spaces to provide maximum coverage. Be sure to attain head-to-head coverage across your lawn.
Garden: Bubblers and misters are best for garden spaces, which require direct but less frequent watering.
Flower Bed: Like gardens, bubblers and misters are ideal for new flower beds. Native plants may require less water — use drip irrigation for these areas.
Trees: The age of your tree determines the amount of water it requires. Mature trees often require their own irrigation zones.
Dry Patches: Use a smart controller in a dedicated irrigation zone to direct more water to dry patches of your lawn.
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Irrigation Zones by Water Pressure
The number of zones your sprinkler system needs also depends on your water pressure. This is often based on your water supply source.
Your sprinkler heads and nozzles consume different amounts of water depending on your system’s water pressure. The greater your water source’s horsepower, the more output each zone can handle — and the fewer irrigation zones you need.
PRO TIP: Companies like Rain Bird offer useful (but pretty technical) irrigation design manuals that help homeowners calculate how many sprinkler heads and zones their home water system can handle.
Conclusion
Dallas sprinkler repair is best left to the professionals, due to the evolving complexity of smart controllers, underground irrigation systems and multiple sprinkler zones. HOMR thinks LSI is the best sprinkler repair service for most DFW homeowners, and Ernesto’s Landscaping & Irrigation offers great incentives for sprinkler inspections.
The most common Dallas lawn sprinkler repair projects are sprinkler head repair, valve leak repairs and sprinkler system reactivations.
Labor costs account for 60% of your total sprinkler repair bill in the Dallas service area — so hire a contractor that offers a workmanship warranty of 1 year or more.
Underground sprinkler repairs are up to 68% more expensive than above ground repairs.
The average Dallas lawn has between 5 and 9 irrigation zones. Manage zones with a smart controller to save up to 7,500 gallons of water usage per year.
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