Our Lawn Irrigation System Inspection Provides You Confidence That Your Sprinkler System Is Operating As It Is Designed
When you are thinking about purchasing a home with an irrigation system already built in, it is a wise idea to have lawn irrigation system inspection performed along with your standard home inspection from Solid Rock Home Inspections. A residential lawn sprinkler system is usually set up in zones and some systems can be rather complicated, which means the potential for problems. Having the sprinkler system inspected at the same time as the home by a qualified home inspector familiar with irrigation systems can help identify potential and costly problems in the future.
What Is A Lawn Irrigation System Inspection?
Because of their complexity, home sprinkler systems are accustomed to leaks and problems. Unfortunately, these problems can not only lead to high water bills but also potentially damage your home. A lawn irrigation system inspection can help save you money and time.
The home inspectors at Solid Rock Home Inspections understand sprinkler systems and how to test them for defects. We inspect visual elements such as the valves, controllers connections, sprinkler heads, sensors, as well as the overall performance and functionality of the system.
Do I Need A Lawn Irrigation System Inspection?
For any home, water is your worst enemy. Home sprinkler systems are highly complicated systems with several points of mechanical failure such as valves, sensors, heads and shut off switches. If a home's sprinkler system is not functioning as needed, it can cause water to redirect into the home and cause mold problems.
What Kind Of Problems Are Found During A Sprinkler System Inspection?
During a home sprinkler system inspection we may discover issues of irrigation malfunction that may require repairs or adjustments. Some problems that may occur include water coverage problems that cause dry patchy areas on a home's lawn, misting or fogging may indicate poor water pressure, missing nozzles may function with a bubbling action instead of a strong spray, inconsistent spray patterns and flooding inside the valve box.
Other common problems may include:
- Leaking Sprinkler Lines
- Dry Areas On Lawn
- Overly Wet Areas On Lawn
- Sprinklers Out Of Alignment
- System Failure
- Broken Sprinkler Heads
- Controller Problems
What Is Included In A Lawn Irrigation System Inspection?
Solid Rock Home Inspections is one of Clearwater's leading home inspection companies. Our licensed inspectors have years of experience providing a wide variety of inspection services and goes by a thorough inspection checklist for all home inspections. Your lawn irrigation system inspection receives the same attention to detail as our 4 point inspections or mold inspections. We perform the following:
- We operate the sprinkler system to check for leaks and ensure proper water coverage
- All sprinkler sensors and heads are inspected
- Control panel inspection
- Service and supply piping is inspected along with isolation, drain valve, back flow and zone devices
If we discover that your sprinkler system is not operating properly, we can provide you with instructions on what to do along with any recommended referrals that may be needed for repairs.
Your Lawn Irrigation System Inspection Specialists
At Solid Rock Home Inspections, our reputation is built on providing honest and detailed inspections for each of our clients during one of the most important purchases of their life. If you new home comes with a sprinkler system, we recommend scheduling an irrigation system inspection before you discover major problems with it in the future. Call Solid Rock Home Inspections today at (727) 386-8627 or contact us through our website here.