Underground irrigation leaks waste thousands of gallons and drive up your water bill. We locate and repair leaks throughout Abilene without unnecessary excavation.
Irrigation leak detection and repair in Abilene involves finding and fixing underground or above-ground leaks in your sprinkler system's supply lines, lateral lines, fittings, and heads. Homeowners call us when their water bill spikes unexpectedly, when they notice wet or muddy patches in the yard between irrigation cycles, or when the system seems to lose pressure during operation. We locate the leak, excavate only what's needed, and make a lasting repair. We serve all of Abilene and the surrounding Taylor County area.
Most underground irrigation leaks in Abilene develop at pipe joints and fittings, where PVC connections loosen or crack over time. Freeze-thaw cycles in winter stress pipe joints. Tree roots grow into and crack lateral lines. Lawn aeration equipment punches through shallow pipes. UV exposure degrades above-ground poly pipe connections. Any of these can create a slow leak that wastes water for weeks before the homeowner notices — often first spotted on the water bill rather than in the yard.
We start by running the system zone by zone and monitoring pressure at each zone's valve. A zone that shows lower-than-normal pressure indicates a leak on that zone's lateral line. We then walk the zone line while it runs, looking for surface water seeping up or unusually wet ground that reveals where the pipe is damaged below. Once we've narrowed the location, we excavate carefully to expose the damaged fitting or pipe section, make the repair, and test the zone again before backfilling.
Cost depends on how deep the pipe is buried, how much excavation is needed to expose the damage, and whether it's a simple joint repair or a section of pipe that needs replacing. Leaks at shallow fittings near a head or valve are less expensive to fix. Leaks in the main supply line or deeper lateral runs take more time and material.
A pressurized irrigation line with a pinhole leak can lose hundreds to thousands of gallons per week depending on system pressure and the size of the break. At Abilene water rates, even a moderate leak adds up to significant cost over a month or two.
Yes. We narrow the leak location using pressure testing and visual clues before digging. In most cases we only need to open a small section of ground directly over the problem area rather than trenching along the full pipe run.
A straightforward leak at a single fitting takes 1–2 hours including diagnosis, repair, and testing. Larger leaks or those deep in the ground take longer. We'll give you a time estimate after the initial assessment.
Yes — if you suspect a leak, turning the system off at the controller or main shutoff until we arrive will stop the water waste and prevent further damage to the surrounding soil and pipe.
Call us today. We find and fix leaks quickly to stop water waste and protect your lawn.
Call (325) 312-4133