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You’re looking at around $85 every three months for a proper inspection. That’s what it costs to avoid the $400 emergency call when your system quits during the hottest stretch of summer and you’ve got brown patches spreading across your front yard.
Here’s what happens without regular attention. A cracked sprinkler head loses thousands of gallons per cycle—water you’re paying for that’s flooding your driveway instead of reaching your grass. Clogged nozzles create dry spots that turn into dead zones. Zone valves stick open and run all night. You don’t notice until the damage is done.
Maintenance finds these issues early. We check every zone under pressure, adjust heads for proper coverage, clean out debris, and reset your timer for seasonal water needs. Your system runs efficiently, your water bill stays reasonable, and your landscape stays green without the stress of wondering when something’s going to break.
We know Wellington properties because we’ve worked on hundreds of them. The sandy soil here drains differently than other parts of Palm Beach County. The water restrictions from South Florida Water Management District mean your system needs to work perfectly during the limited windows you’re allowed to run it.
We’re not the company that shows up, replaces a head, and leaves. Every service call includes a full system check at no extra charge. You get a one-year guarantee on repairs, not the standard 30-day warranty most contractors offer. We use that approach because we’ve seen what happens when shortcuts get taken in Florida’s climate—and we’d rather do it right the first time.
We start by running every zone individually while watching how each head performs. You’d be surprised how many systems have heads that aren’t rotating fully or are spraying your sidewalk instead of your grass. We’re looking for coverage gaps, pressure issues, and any heads that have been damaged by mowers or just worn out over time.
Next, we adjust and clean each head. That means removing debris from nozzles, resetting spray patterns, and making sure everything’s level and positioned correctly. We check your controller settings and adjust them based on the current season—your system shouldn’t be running the same schedule in January that it runs in June.
Then we inspect the less obvious components. Valves, backflow preventers, wiring connections, and any visible pipe sections. We’re checking for leaks, corrosion, and early signs of failure. If we find something that needs repair, we’ll explain exactly what’s wrong and what it’ll cost to fix before we do any work. Most maintenance visits take about an hour, and you’ll know the condition of your entire system when we’re done.
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Every maintenance visit covers a complete system inspection while running under normal pressure. We’re not just looking at sprinkler heads—we’re checking zone valves, inspecting your backflow device, testing your rain sensor (which Florida law requires to be functional), and making sure your controller is programmed correctly for current water restrictions.
Wellington properties need seasonal adjustments that most homeowners don’t realize matter. Your grass needs different amounts of water in March than it does in August, but if your timer’s been set the same way for two years, you’re either overwatering and wasting money or underwatering and stressing your lawn. We reset your schedule based on actual seasonal requirements, not just what the previous owner programmed five years ago.
You’ll also get immediate repairs for minor issues at no additional cost during the maintenance visit. A clogged nozzle, a head that needs adjustment, a timer setting that’s wrong—we fix those on the spot. If something needs parts or more extensive work, we’ll give you a clear explanation and a price before proceeding. The goal is to catch problems while they’re still small and inexpensive to address.
Quarterly maintenance is the standard that actually prevents problems. That’s four times a year, which gives us a chance to adjust your system seasonally and catch issues before they turn into expensive repairs.
Some companies will tell you annual maintenance is enough. It’s not—not in Florida. Your system runs year-round here, unlike northern climates where systems get winterized and shut down for months. Components wear out faster, debris builds up in nozzles, and settings that worked in winter will overwater your lawn by summer.
Quarterly visits let us reset your timer for seasonal water needs, which matters more than most people realize. Your grass needs significantly less water in cooler months, but if your system’s still running a summer schedule in January, you’re wasting water and money. The $85 per quarter you spend on maintenance typically saves you more than that on your water bill, plus you’re avoiding the emergency repair calls that cost $300 to $500 when something fails during a heat wave.
We fix minor issues on the spot as part of the maintenance service. That includes cleaning clogged nozzles, adjusting misaligned heads, replacing a worn washer, or correcting timer settings. Those small fixes prevent bigger problems and they’re included in your maintenance cost.
For anything that requires parts or more extensive repair work, we’ll stop and explain exactly what’s wrong, why it needs to be fixed, and what it’s going to cost. You’ll get a clear price before we do any repair work. No surprises on the bill.
Most problems we find during quarterly maintenance are still in the early stages. A valve that’s starting to leak but hasn’t failed completely. A head that’s cracked but still functioning. Wiring that’s corroded but not yet causing zones to malfunction. Catching these issues early means you’re paying for a straightforward repair instead of an emergency service call plus the cost of fixing whatever damage occurred while the system wasn’t working properly. We also guarantee all repairs for one year, so if something we fixed fails within that timeframe, we’ll come back and make it right at no additional cost.
Yes, and sometimes significantly. Broken or misaligned sprinkler heads waste thousands of gallons per month. If you’ve got a head that’s cracked or stuck in the on position, it’s dumping water onto pavement or flooding areas that don’t need it while other sections of your lawn aren’t getting adequate coverage.
Seasonal timer adjustments make an even bigger difference. Most irrigation systems in Wellington are set to run the same schedule year-round because nobody’s adjusted them since installation. Your lawn needs roughly 30-40% less water in winter months than in peak summer, but if your system’s still running a summer schedule in January, you’re paying to overwater your property for no reason.
We’ve had customers see their water bills drop by $40 to $80 per month after we’ve optimized their system and corrected the schedule. That’s $500+ per year in savings, which more than covers the cost of quarterly maintenance. You’re also extending the life of your system components because they’re not running unnecessarily, and you’re staying compliant with South Florida Water Management District restrictions, which helps you avoid potential fines during drought periods when enforcement increases.
We handle both. Maintenance is about preventing problems, but when something breaks, we’re the same team that comes out to repair it. That matters because we already know your system if you’re a maintenance customer, which means faster diagnosis and repair.
Common repairs we handle include replacing broken sprinkler heads (usually damaged by mowers or vehicles), fixing leaking valves, repairing cut or cracked pipes, replacing faulty controllers, and fixing wiring issues that cause zones to malfunction. We also handle backflow device repairs and testing, which is required by local code.
Most repairs get completed the same day we diagnose them, assuming we have the parts on the truck. For maintenance customers, we typically respond within 24 hours of your call, often same-day if it’s urgent. Every repair includes a complete system tune-up at no extra charge, so your entire system runs better than before, not just the component we fixed. And like maintenance work, all repairs come with a one-year guarantee. We’re not interested in band-aid fixes that fail in three months—we use quality parts and proper installation methods that hold up in Florida’s climate.
They’re essentially the same service, just different terms. A tune-up and a maintenance visit both involve a complete system inspection, adjustments, cleaning, and seasonal optimization. Some companies use “tune-up” to describe a one-time service and “maintenance” for ongoing quarterly schedules, but the actual work performed is identical.
During either service, we’re running every zone under pressure, checking all components for wear or damage, adjusting heads for proper coverage, cleaning debris from nozzles, inspecting valves and pipes, testing your rain sensor, and resetting your controller for current seasonal needs. The goal is the same: make sure your system is running efficiently and catch any developing problems before they cause damage or require expensive emergency repairs.
The real difference is in frequency and cost-effectiveness. A one-time tune-up costs about $85 to $120 depending on system size. If you set up quarterly maintenance, you’re getting that same service four times per year, which gives us the chance to adjust your system seasonally and catch problems early when they’re still cheap to fix. Most Wellington properties benefit more from the quarterly approach because irrigation systems here run year-round and face constant stress from heat, hard water, and sandy soil conditions that accelerate wear on components.
Yes. Wellington follows South Florida Water Management District regulations, which set specific days and times when you’re allowed to run your irrigation system. These aren’t suggestions—they’re mandatory restrictions designed to conserve water, and violations can result in fines.
Current year-round restrictions allow watering twice per week before 10 AM or after 4 PM. Your specific days depend on your address—odd-numbered addresses water on different days than even-numbered addresses. During drought conditions, these restrictions can become more severe, sometimes limiting watering to once per week. Your system also needs a functioning rain sensor by Florida law, which automatically shuts off irrigation when sufficient rainfall has occurred.
We program your controller to comply with current restrictions during every maintenance visit. That means setting the correct watering days for your address, ensuring run times fall within allowed windows, and verifying your rain sensor is working properly. We also optimize your schedule within those restrictions to make sure your lawn gets adequate water without waste. Many homeowners don’t realize their system is set to run on the wrong days or during prohibited hours, which puts them at risk for fines and wastes water. We make sure you’re compliant and efficient at the same time.
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