Every yard is different, so no honest pro can quote a repair sight-unseen. But we can tell you what drives the cost — and roughly where common repairs land — so you walk into it informed instead of guessing.
What determines the price
- The type of problem. Swapping a broken head is quick and cheap. Chasing an underground leak or replacing a valve takes more time and parts.
- How many parts are involved. One clogged head is minor; a whole zone of sun-brittle heads is a bigger job (but still far cheaper than a new system).
- Access. A valve in an easy-to-reach box is fast. One buried under a deck or tree roots takes longer.
- Age of the system. Older Granite Bay systems sometimes reveal a second small issue once we're in there — we'll always tell you before doing extra work.
Rough ballpark for common repairs
Think of repairs in three buckets, cheapest first:
- Small fixes — a few broken or clogged heads, re-aiming spray patterns, a timer reprogram. These are the most common calls and the most affordable.
- Mid-range fixes — replacing a valve or solenoid, fixing a dead zone, a controller swap. More parts and labor, but still a targeted repair.
- Bigger jobs — mainline leak repair, adding a zone, or a full system replacement. These cost the most because they involve digging and more materials.
The honest promise: whatever bucket you're in, you get the exact price up front, before any work starts — and our estimates are free. No mystery bills.
How to avoid overpaying
Two things save you money. First, get it diagnosed properly — a "dead zone" is often a cheap valve fix, not the expensive system replacement some outfits will try to sell you. Second, fix small problems early: a leaking valve or a head spraying the sidewalk quietly runs up your water bill every day it's ignored, so a quick repair usually pays for itself.
Want a real number for your yard? See what we repair or just call — we'll take a look and give you an honest, upfront price.