Sprinkler Repair & Drip Irrigation in Fresno, CA

Brown spots creeping across the lawn, a geyser shooting up next to the driveway, or a water bill that jumped $80 for no reason — sprinkler problems don’t wait for a convenient time. Longhorn Landscapes handles sprinkler repair and drip irrigation for homeowners across Fresno, Clovis, Madera County, and Santa Clara County. We find the leak, fix the head, replace the valve, or redesign the zone so your yard gets the right water in the right places — without wasting a drop during California’s dry season.

What sprinkler repair and drip irrigation involves

Most calls start the same way: something isn’t watering right. Our job is to figure out whether it’s the controller, the valves, the wiring, the pipe, or the heads — then fix the actual cause instead of guessing. A typical repair visit includes running each zone, checking pressure, inspecting heads for wear or misalignment, and probing for wet spots that signal an underground leak.

On the drip irrigation side, we install and repair polyethylene tubing, pressure-regulated emitters, drip lines for shrub beds, and inline emitter tubing for vegetable gardens and hedges. Drip is the smartest choice for the San Joaquin Valley — it puts water at the root zone, cuts evaporation in triple-digit summers, and keeps you compliant with local watering-day restrictions.

We work on Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro, and Orbit systems, and we can retrofit older brass or galvanized systems into modern PVC and drip. Whether it’s a single broken head or a full system replacement, we bring the parts, the tools, and the diagnostic experience to finish the job in one visit whenever possible.

Why Longhorn Landscapes for sprinkler repair

• Local to Fresno and Clovis — we know the clay-loam soils, the summer heat cycle, and the water-district rules you’re actually watering under
• Diagnostic-first approach: we find the real cause before quoting parts, so you don’t pay for guesses
• We work on all major brands — Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro, Orbit — and stock common parts on the truck
• Drip irrigation specialists — we design efficient drip zones that hold up in 105°F summers
• Straight pricing and no upsells for work you don’t need
• Full landscape company, so if the repair uncovers bigger issues (bad grading, dying sod, coverage gaps) we can solve it end-to-end

Our sprinkler repair process

1. Phone intake. You tell us what you’re seeing — dry patches, pooling water, a zone that won’t shut off — and we schedule a visit, usually within a few business days.
2. On-site diagnostic. We run every zone, check controller programming, inspect valves, and pressure-test the system.
3. Written estimate. Before any work starts, you get a clear price for parts and labor. No surprise add-ons.
4. Repairs completed. Most common repairs — heads, nozzles, valves, solenoids, wiring, minor pipe breaks — are finished the same visit.
5. Drip retrofit or redesign (if needed). For failing spray zones or thirsty planter beds, we convert to drip and re-plumb the manifold.
6. Controller setup. We program your timer for current season, soil type, and Fresno/Clovis watering-day rules so you’re not wasting water or breaking ordinance.
7. Walkthrough. We run the system with you, show you what changed, and leave you with a system that works.

What sprinkler repair typically costs

Simple repairs like replacing a broken sprinkler head, swapping nozzles, or adjusting spray patterns are among the most affordable landscape services you’ll pay for. Bigger jobs — replacing a valve manifold, tracing a wire break, repairing a mainline leak, or converting a spray zone to drip — cost more because they involve digging, parts, and time.

Estimates range based on how many zones are affected, the age and condition of the existing system, whether we’re repairing or redesigning, and how accessible the components are. A drip retrofit for a planter bed is a very different scope than replumbing a whole front yard. What’s included: diagnostic time, labor, standard parts, and controller programming. What’s usually extra: full system replacement, new controllers, and any hardscape or sod restoration if we have to open ground. We offer free on-site quotes — call for a firm number on your specific system.

Service areas we cover

• Fresno
• Clovis
• Madera
• Chowchilla
• Sanger
• Selma
• Kerman
• San Jose
• Sunnyvale
• Santa Clara

FAQ

How do I know if I have a sprinkler leak?
Common signs: a jump in your water bill, a soggy or sunken area in the lawn, a zone that runs weaker than it used to, or water pooling near a valve box. If you suspect a leak, shut the system off at the controller and call us for a diagnostic.

Is drip irrigation actually better than sprinklers in Fresno?
For planter beds, shrubs, trees, and vegetable gardens — yes, by a wide margin. Drip delivers water directly to the root zone with almost no evaporation, which matters when Fresno summers hit 100°F+ for weeks. For lawns and large turf areas, traditional spray or rotor heads are still the right tool.

Can you fix a sprinkler system somebody else installed?
Yes. Most of our repair calls are on systems we didn’t install. We work on all major brands and older systems too.

How long does a sprinkler repair take?
Most standard repairs are done in one visit, typically one to three hours on site. Larger jobs like valve manifold replacement or drip conversions may take a full day.

Will you help me stay within Fresno’s watering-day rules?
Absolutely. We program your controller to match current Fresno or Clovis watering ordinances and set run times that match your soil and plant types so you’re not overwatering.

Do you offer seasonal system checkups?
Yes — a spring startup and fall shutdown catches small problems before they become big ones and keeps your system running efficiently year-round.

Ready to stop the leak, green up the brown spots, and cut the water bill? Call Longhorn Landscapes at (559) 826-9545 for a free on-site quote on sprinkler repair or drip irrigation anywhere in Fresno, Clovis, or the surrounding areas.