Fix the problem, not just the visible symptom.
One dry patch can come from a clogged nozzle, a sunken head, a pressure problem or a layout that no longer matches the landscape. A useful repair starts with what you are seeing, checks the related components and finishes by testing the affected area again.
Sprinkler troubleshooting: find the fault
Leaks, heads and uneven coverage
A damaged sprinkler can waste water and reduce coverage elsewhere on the zone. Note whether water appears only while the zone is running or continues after it stops. Standing water does not identify the exact failed component, but its timing helps narrow the diagnosis. Avoid digging around an unknown utility or district-owned connection.
Valves, wiring and silent zones
When one zone will not operate, the cause may be a controller setting, a wiring connection, a solenoid or the valve itself. If the entire system is off, first check whether water is available and whether an authorized private shutoff is open. Replacing a controller will not repair a broken pipe or clear a blocked filter.
A useful repair conversation
Share the city, affected zones, water source and when the problem began. You can request the free estimate offered on the form. Diagnostic testing and repair work are separate from that request, so confirm the proposed work and any agreed charges before authorizing them.
Service requests and availability
Requests are shared with S&S Sprinklers & Landscaping, the current service provider. Confirm address-level availability, the work scope, pricing and any work agreement directly with the contractor.
Useful local guidance
Check current watering advice and your water provider’s notices before changing a schedule or working near the service connection.