Sprinkler & Irrigation Repair in Austin, TX
A zone not turning on? Heads not popping up? A leaking valve or freeze-cracked pipe? We fix broken sprinkler and irrigation systems fast. Veteran-owned, 5.0-star rated, and TCEQ-licensed, with over 20 years of repair work across the greater Austin area.
A broken sprinkler system is more than an eyesore. A leaking zone runs up your water bill, a dead zone leaves brown patches in your lawn, and a cracked line can wash out a bed or undercut a walkway. Because Austin limits automatic irrigation to one watering day a week, a single leak can waste your whole schedule and your grass goes thirsty anyway. Thrive Landscape and Design is a veteran-owned, design-build landscaper with over 20 years repairing sprinkler systems across Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties, and we hold a 5.0 Google rating from 70+ reviews. Our sprinkler repair work is done by TCEQ-licensed irrigators, which Texas law requires for any repair to an in-ground system. We fix broken heads, stuck valves, faulty controllers, cracked lines, leaks, freeze damage, and backflow assemblies. Most repairs start with a clear diagnosis, and we often fix the problem on the same visit. You get a written scope and price before we dig. Our process and code references follow the TCEQ irrigation rules and the City of Austin watering schedule.
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- 500+ Projects Completed
- 20+ Years Experience
- 5.0 Google Rating
Explore Our Full Irrigation Lineup
Sprinkler Installation
New in-ground sprinkler systems designed and installed by TCEQ-licensed irrigators, zoned for Austin soils and the once-a-week schedule.
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Drip Irrigation
Low-flow drip lines that water beds, natives, and shade gardens at the root, with little waste and no runoff.
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Smart Irrigation
Weather-based smart controllers that skip a cycle after rain and dial run times to the season to save water.
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All Irrigation Services
See the full range of sprinkler, drip, and smart irrigation work we install and repair across Austin.
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Our Process
Diagnose The Problem
We start by running the system zone by zone to find what is actually wrong. Heads not popping up, a zone that will not turn on, low pressure, a soggy spot, or a controller that lost its program all point to different parts. We check the controller, the valves, the wiring, the heads, and the backflow device, so we fix the real cause instead of guessing.
Written Scope & Price
Once we know what failed, you get a clear, written scope and an up-front price before any digging starts. We tell you what broke, why, and what it takes to fix it. If a head or valve is at the end of its life, we say so. There is no pressure and no surprise charges, just an honest plan you approve before we lift a shovel.
Repair, Often Same Visit
We carry common parts on the truck, so a broken head, a clogged nozzle, a bad solenoid, or a cut wire is often fixed the same day. For a cracked lateral line or a clay-shift break, we dig a clean trench, repair the pipe, and add a swing joint where it helps. Bigger jobs, like a split backflow assembly, get scheduled fast.
Test Every Zone
After the repair, we turn the system back on and watch every zone run. We check head coverage, look for leaks, confirm the pressure is right, and make sure the controller fires each station on schedule. We adjust spray patterns so water lands on the lawn and beds, not the driveway or the street, which matters on a once-a-week watering day.
Walk-Through & Cleanup
We backfill and tamp any trench, reset the sod or gravel, and haul off the old parts. Then we walk the fixed system with you, show you what we replaced, and set the controller for your assigned watering day. You end with a system that waters the way it should, a clean yard, and a clear picture of how to keep it running.
Fast Sprinkler & Irrigation Repair
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Travis was very responsive on the pricing . Luis and the crew did an amazing job and fixed a lot of problems that the prior firm had created. Very pleasant group and seem to want to please clients.
Great people providing outstanding service. Our yard has never looked better. And best of all, they stand behind their work. If something needs attention after the job is finished, they’re right on it.
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Excellent service and advice. Knowledgeable, on time, communicative owner, and crew. This is the place you want to call for your landscaping needs! We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and will use the service again. Thank you Travis and crew.
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Had grass that was dead, Travis and his team transformed my backyard in a few days!
I am a repeat customer of Travis's. He recently transformed my front yard. The design was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish and the crew did high quality work which included clean-up. I will keep coming back to him in the future.
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I had an outstanding experience with Thrive. Quality, honesty, value and customer service were phenomenal! Exceeded my expectations!
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Travis with Thrive Landscape & Design did an amazing job redesigning our backyard! They were hard-working, timely, responsive and appreciated their craftsmanship they put into the project. The space looks better than we imagined — highly recommend!
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What Is Your Sprinkler Doing?
Common Failures On Austin Systems
Most calls start with one of a few symptoms. Here is what each one usually means and what we do about it. If you do not see your problem, call us and we will diagnose it on site.
Request A QuoteWhen one zone is dead but the rest run, the problem is in that zone's valve or wiring. A stuck or burned-out solenoid, a cut wire, or a controller that lost the station are the usual causes. We test the valve and trace the wire to find the exact break, then fix it.
Heads that will not rise usually mean a clogged nozzle, a cracked head, or low water pressure from a hidden leak. Austin's hard water leaves grit in the screens. We clean or replace the bad heads, check the zone pressure, and find any leak that is bleeding off water before it reaches your lawn.
A soggy spot, a head that weeps between cycles, or a sudden spike in your water bill all point to a leak. Clay-shift breaks crack buried lines, and worn seals leak at the head. We use leak detection to pinpoint the break, repair the pipe or valve, and stop the waste, which matters on a once-a-week schedule.
If nothing turns on, the controller, the main shutoff, or the backflow device is the likely culprit. A hard winter freeze can crack the backflow assembly or split exposed pipe. We repair and replace controllers and backflow assemblies, handle required RPZ testing, and add freeze protection for next winter.
Why Choose Thrive Landscape and Design?
Fast Diagnosis, Same-Visit Fixes
We find the real cause fast and carry common parts on the truck. Broken heads, clogged nozzles, bad valves, and cut wires are often fixed the same day you call.
TCEQ-Licensed Irrigators
Texas law requires a TCEQ-licensed irrigator to repair an in-ground system. Our repairs are done by licensed irrigators, to code, so your backflow and water supply stay protected.
Built For Austin Soils & Freezes
Expansive clay shears buried lines and hard winter freezes crack backflow devices. We repair those breaks and add swing joints and freeze protection so they hold up next time.
Veteran-Owned, 20+ Years
We are a veteran-owned, design-build landscaper with over 20 years in Central Texas and a 5.0 Google rating from 70+ reviews. You work with the team that does the repair.
Austin’s Go-To Sprinkler Repair Company
We repair sprinkler and irrigation systems across Austin and the surrounding Hill Country, from Round Rock and Cedar Park to Bee Cave and Westlake Hills, with full attention to local soil, hard water, freeze risk, and the once-a-week watering schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most sprinkler repairs are small fixes. A broken spray head, a clogged nozzle, or a riser swap is usually a low, flat-rate job. Replacing a solenoid valve, tracing and patching a cracked lateral line, or swapping a failed controller costs more because it takes digging and parts. Freeze damage that splits the backflow assembly or the mainline is the priciest, since the device and the pipe both have to be replaced. We start with a diagnostic visit, then give you a written scope and price before any work begins.
When one zone is dead but the others run, the problem is almost always in that zone's valve or wiring. A stuck or burned-out solenoid, a cut or corroded wire, or a controller that lost the station are the usual causes. Sometimes the valve diaphragm is jammed with grit from our hard water. We test each valve and trace the wiring to find the exact break, then repair the part that failed. If the whole system is down, the issue is more likely the controller, the main shutoff, or the backflow device.
Heads that will not pop up usually point to low water pressure or a clogged head. Grit and minerals from Austin's hard water build up in the nozzle and screen. A cracked head, a worn seal, or a riser snapped by a mower or by shifting clay soil also drops the pressure the rest of the zone needs. A break in the lateral line can starve every head downstream. We clean or replace the bad heads, check the zone pressure, and look for a hidden leak bleeding off water before it reaches your lawn.
Yes. The expansive Blackland clay across east and central Austin swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That constant movement pushes and pulls on buried PVC and poly lines, shears fittings, and snaps risers at the head. We see it most after a long dry spell breaks with heavy rain. When we find a clay-shift break, we repair the line and, where it makes sense, add a swing joint or flexible connection so the next round of soil movement does not crack it again.
It can, and Austin's hard freezes during winter storms are a common cause of spring repairs. Water left in the backflow assembly, the exposed pipe, or a valve box freezes, expands, and cracks the brass or splits the PVC. You often do not see the damage until you turn the system on in spring and a zone gushes or the backflow device weeps. We check the backflow assembly, the aboveground pipe, and each zone for freeze cracks, replace what split, and add insulation so it holds up next winter.
Yes. Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1903 and the TCEQ irrigation rules, a person may not install, maintain, alter, repair, or service an in-ground irrigation system unless they are a TCEQ-licensed irrigator or working under one. That rule protects the public water supply and makes sure repairs are done to code. Our repairs are handled by TCEQ-licensed irrigators. If a quote you got is suspiciously cheap, ask whether the person is actually licensed before you let them dig.
Austin runs a permanent, year-round conservation schedule that limits automatic irrigation systems to one watering day per week. A single leaking head or a cracked line wastes a lot of water on that one day and can blow your assigned schedule and your bill. Because you only get one day to soak the yard, a leak also means parts of the lawn go thirsty while water pours out somewhere it should not. Fixing leaks fast keeps you compliant, lowers the bill, and makes your one watering day actually water the grass.
A backflow preventer keeps irrigation water, and anything in it, from siphoning back into your drinking water. Texas requires a backflow assembly on every in-ground system tied to a potable supply, and many Austin-area systems use a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) device. RPZ assemblies must be tested every year by a licensed tester, and a hard freeze can crack the device and fail it. We repair and replace backflow assemblies, handle the required testing, and add freeze protection so the device survives the next cold snap.
