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Posted by Joe Mouad on Aug 4, 2023 8:02:00 AM

Sprinkler Repair Companies in Orlando: 7 Red Flags to Watch Out For

When you have a problem with your irrigation system, you don’t have time to mess around.

Your grass is turning brown. Your flowers are wilting. Your patience is disappearing.

You need prompt, skilled irrigation technicians who respond quickly and know exactly what they’re doing to get your system up and running.

Timing is everything. You need sprinkler system repair done right, expertly, the first time.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Dec 29, 2022 10:45:00 AM

8 Common DIY Sprinkler System Installation Mistakes

Nobody’s judging here, but think back for a minute to your last DIY mistake. 

That time you tried to fix the dryer and a small fire happened. The Purple Bedroom Nightmare of 2014. The incident your family refers to as When There Was So Much Water Everywhere. 

It’s tempting to try to save some bucks and tackle DIY sprinkler system installation.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Nov 8, 2022 10:26:03 AM

Are Tree Roots Damaging Your Sprinkler System? 3 Signs and What to do Next

Man, tree roots are no joke.

Have you ever been walking along the sidewalk and noticed a section of concrete heaving up like a mini earthquake struck?

The culprit? A huge tree root that grew up under the pavement and just shoved it up out of the way as if it were a piece of paper.

If you have trees on your Central Florida property, that same impressive root strength is going on underground near your sprinkler system. It’s a pretty common problem.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Sep 8, 2022 11:00:00 AM

How to Find an Irrigation System Leak: Plus Next Steps to Take

If there’s a geyser in your front yard attracting tourists with cameras, you probably have an irrigation system leak. (You should at least charge some sort of admission while you wait for the irrigation repair company to show up.)

But detecting a leak in your irrigation system isn’t always that easy. Leaks can be hidden, even sneaky.