Irrigation Leak Detection

If your irrigation system is running constantly, your water bill is climbing, or you've spotted soggy spots in the lawn between sprinkler runs, you have an underground irrigation leak. Sawgrass Construction Solutions Leak Detection pinpoints irrigation leaks using pressure testing, electronic listening, and zone isolation so we can fix the leak without trenching your entire yard.

How do I know if I have an irrigation leak?

The most reliable signs of an irrigation leak are a high water bill with no indoor explanation, soggy or unusually green spots in the lawn, sprinkler heads that drip when the system is off, low pressure in one or more zones, or the controller cycling longer than scheduled. If you see any of these, schedule a leak inspection before water and money keep running.

• Soggy or unusually green patches in the lawn
• Sprinkler heads dripping with system off
• One zone with noticeably low pressure
• Backflow preventer making sounds when off
• Water bill spike with no indoor change
• Controller running zones longer than set

How does irrigation leak detection work?

We isolate each irrigation zone individually, pressure-test the supply lines, and use electronic listening to pinpoint the exact location of any leak underground. For larger main line breaks, the leak is often visible. For smaller lateral or fitting failures, pinpoint accuracy lets us repair with minimal digging.

What does irrigation leak detection cost?

Most irrigation leak detection jobs run $300-$550 depending on system complexity and number of zones. We provide a flat-rate quote upfront. If we identify the leak but can't pinpoint it with standard methods (rare), we explain alternative options before any additional charges.

How long does irrigation leak detection take?

Typical jobs are completed in 1.5 to 2.5 hours. We arrive with all equipment, run through every zone, and walk you through what we found before leaving. Repair work, if needed, can usually be scheduled for the same week.

Can you repair the irrigation leak after finding it?

Yes. Sawgrass handles both detection and repair — replacing damaged lines, fittings, valves, or backflow preventers. We restore the lawn area we dig and you don't have to schedule a separate landscaper for the irrigation fix.

Why use a local Northeast Florida irrigation leak company?

Sawgrass has 40+ years of irrigation experience across Duval, St Johns, and Clay counties. We know which subdivisions use reclaimed water (and the sediment issues that come with it), which builders used PVC vs poly lateral lines, and where common fitting failures occur.