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Practical irrigation writing for Greater Houston. Each note links to the repair and the city it belongs to. Start from the repair list or the city list.
August 29, 2025
Sprinkler Controller Repair in Houston, TX: Clear Lake field notes
Sprinkler Controller Repair in Houston, Texas starts with a blank display. When the schedule looks right but the lawn stays dry, the timer may not be sending a usable signal. Around The Heights and Memorial, the houses
August 28, 2025
sprinkler valves on Houston clay and St. Augustine
Sprinkler Valve Repair in Houston, Texas starts with a zone that runs after the clock has moved on. A valve that sticks open can waste water long after the controller says the cycle is finished. Around The Heights and
August 27, 2025
Why Houston calls about sprinkler leaks
Sprinkler Leak Detection and Repair in Houston, Texas starts with a spot that stays wet between cycles. A soggy patch or an unexplained water bill can point to a concealed irrigation leak. Around The Heights and
August 25, 2025
Memorial and broken sprinkler heads — what Houston yards do
Broken Sprinkler Head Repair in Houston, Texas starts with water bubbling around a head. A cracked head can flood one spot while leaving the rest of the lawn dry. Around The Heights and Memorial, the houses are
August 24, 2025
Sprinkler Repair in Houston, TX: The Heights field notes
Sprinkler Repair in Houston, Texas starts with a zone that skips. A system that skips zones, sprays the sidewalk, or never shuts off needs a diagnosis before it needs new parts. Around The Heights and Memorial, the
August 23, 2025
How we diagnose sprinkler maintenance on a Houston-area lawn
Periodic checks keep a working system from gradually becoming a water-wasting one. A typical call sounds like this. In Trailwood Village, a week after a short Gulf freeze, someone notices heads hidden in the turf on a
August 21, 2025
How we diagnose an urgent sprinkler leak on a Houston-area lawn
A burst line or a valve stuck open should be contained before it damages the landscape or wastes more water. A typical call sounds like this. In Summerwood, in October, with last summer’s program still loaded, someone
August 20, 2025
How we diagnose commercial sprinkler repair on a Houston-area lawn
Commercial landscapes need the same diagnosis as a house, with more stations and a property contact who can grant access. A typical call sounds like this. In Cottonwood, in July, when the temptation is to add minutes,
August 19, 2025
How we diagnose home sprinkler repair on a Houston-area lawn
Home landscapes need coverage that does not soak the street, the foundation edge, or one corner of the yard. A typical call sounds like this. In Harvest Green, in April, before the turf hides every head, someone notices
August 17, 2025
How we diagnose an irrigation inspection on a Houston-area lawn
A full system check finds small coverage problems before they become larger water losses. A typical call sounds like this. In Alden Bridge, a week after a short Gulf freeze, someone notices a house you just bought on a
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