Sprinkler System Repair & Irrigation in Fresno & Clovis

Brown spots in the lawn, a soggy patch by the sidewalk, or a water bill that suddenly doubled — those are the signs your sprinklers need attention. Longhorn Landscapes repairs, tunes, and upgrades sprinkler and drip irrigation systems across Fresno, Clovis, Madera County, and Santa Clara County. We find the leak, replace what’s failing, and get your coverage dialed in so every zone waters what it should and nothing it shouldn’t. Practical fixes, fair pricing, and systems built for Central Valley summers.

What sprinkler system repair and irrigation involves

Most irrigation problems trace back to a handful of issues: broken or clogged spray heads, cracked lateral lines, leaking valves, a stuck solenoid, a controller that lost its program, or drip emitters that have plugged up with hard-water mineral buildup. On a typical service call we start at the controller, run each zone manually, and walk the yard to flag every head that’s misting, tilted, blocked, or missing. From there we dig and repair lines as needed, swap failed valves, replace pop-ups and rotors, and rebuild drip lines around shrub beds and trees.

For full system work we install new valve manifolds, run PVC and poly lateral lines, set Hunter or Rain Bird heads matched to the zone, and add smart controllers that adjust to weather and the California Water Commission’s seasonal guidance. Drip irrigation uses pressure-regulated emitters sized to each plant, which is the right call for drought-tolerant beds, vegetable gardens, and trees across the San Joaquin Valley.

Why Longhorn Landscapes for sprinkler repair

• Local crews who know Fresno and Clovis soils, water pressure quirks, and which heads hold up to hard valley water
• Licensed and insured — clean trenching, proper backfill, and no shortcuts on glued joints
• Hunter and Rain Bird parts in the truck, so most repairs are one-trip fixes
• Smart controller installs (Wi-Fi enabled) that help you stay inside state watering-day restrictions
• Drip and spray on the same job — we’ll convert thirsty spray zones to drip where it makes sense
• Honest assessments: if an aging system needs a rebuild instead of another patch, we’ll say so

Our sprinkler repair and irrigation process

1. Phone intake. Tell us what you’re seeing — geyser, dry spots, high bill, dead zone. We schedule a visit.
2. On-site diagnosis. We run every zone, mark issues with flags, and check the controller, backflow, and main shutoff.
3. Written estimate. You get a clear quote with parts, labor, and any optional upgrades (smart controller, drip conversion, added zones).
4. Repairs and replacements. Heads, valves, lines, wire splices, and emitters handled in the order they affect your water bill the most.
5. Coverage tuning. We adjust arcs, nozzles, and run times so every zone gets head-to-head coverage with no overspray onto hardscape.
6. Controller programming. We set seasonal schedules that respect Fresno and Clovis watering-day rules and walk you through the app if it’s smart.
7. Walkthrough. You see every zone run before we leave, and we explain what we did and what to watch for.

What sprinkler repair typically costs

Small repairs — a few broken heads, a stuck valve, a cracked riser — are usually a straightforward service call. Bigger jobs like replacing a full valve manifold, tracing a buried line break, converting spray zones to drip, or adding a smart Wi-Fi controller climb from there. What drives cost up: how deep the line is buried, how much hardscape we have to work around, the age of the system (older galvanized or poly may need more than a spot fix), and how many zones are involved. What’s included in our estimates: parts, labor, trenching, backfill, and a final walkthrough. What’s not: anything behind the meter that requires the city, or major hardscape removal. Estimates range based on these factors — request a free on-site quote and we’ll give you a real number, not a guess.

Service areas we cover

• Fresno
• Clovis
• Madera
• Chowchilla
• Sanger
• Selma
• Kerman
• San Jose
• Gilroy
• Morgan Hill

FAQ

How do I know if I have a sprinkler leak?
Common signs are a sudden jump in your water bill, a wet spot that never dries, low pressure on one zone, or a head that won’t pop down. We can pressure-test the system to confirm.

Can you convert my old spray system to drip?
Yes. Converting shrub and tree zones to drip is one of the biggest water savers in the Central Valley, especially with state restrictions in place. We retrofit existing valves so you don’t have to redo the whole system.

Do you install smart controllers?
We install Wi-Fi smart controllers from Hunter and Rain Bird that adjust watering to local weather and help keep you compliant with Fresno and Clovis watering-day schedules.

What’s the best grass to water in Fresno?
Tall fescue blends are the most common lawn in the area and need deep, infrequent watering. Bermuda handles heat with less water. If you’re tired of watering altogether, ask about synthetic turf.

Do you repair systems you didn’t install?
Absolutely. Most of our repair work is on systems put in by someone else, or by the original builder.

How long does a typical repair take?
Most service calls wrap in two to four hours. Larger valve or line work can take a day. We’ll give you a time window before we start.

Ready to stop guessing at your sprinklers? Call Longhorn Landscapes at (559) 826-9545 for a free on-site quote, or send us a message and we’ll get a truck out to Fresno, Clovis, or anywhere in our Central California service area. We’ll find the problem, fix it right, and leave your system running better than before.