Sprinkler & Irrigation Repair in Sevier & Knox County
A leaking valve or a zone that will not turn on is annoying, and guessing at the cause gets expensive. Chris diagnoses the real problem first — broken heads, underground line leaks, faulty valves, wiring faults, controller trouble, low pressure, and line breaks that have to be dug up and replaced — then fixes exactly that. You talk to the person turning the wrenches, not a dispatcher reading a script.
Got a zone that will not turn on or a soggy spot? Call or text Chris.
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What you get with a proper repair
The repairs Chris handles most
Broken or stuck heads
A head snapped off by a mower, a nozzle clogged with sand, or a riser that will not pop up. Chris replaces the head and matches the nozzle to your zone so coverage stays even.
Underground line leaks
A soggy spot that never dries, a rising water bill, or the meter spinning when the system is off — Chris locates the break, digs a clean hole, and replaces the broken section.
Faulty zone valves
A valve that will not open, will not close, or weeps water around the clock. Chris rebuilds or replaces the diaphragm and solenoid instead of selling you a whole new manifold.
Wiring faults
A cut common wire, corroded connections in the valve box, or a short underground. Chris traces the fault with a multimeter and makes solid, waterproof splices.
Controller problems
A blank display, a fuse that keeps blowing, or a schedule that resets itself. Chris diagnoses whether it is the timer, the outlet, or a field-wire short and fixes the real cause.
Low pressure
Heads barely misting or not reaching the next row. Chris pressure-tests the zone to find whether it is a closed valve, a clog, or a hidden leak stealing water upstream.
Underground line breaks: when a pipe is cracked under pressure, the only honest fix is to dig it up and replace the broken section. Chris locates the leak, digs a clean, targeted hole, splices in new pipe, and backfills so the lawn settles back in — no trench across the whole yard.
Most irrigation failures come down to a handful of parts, and the trick is telling them apart. A zone that will not start can be a wire, a solenoid, or a stuck diaphragm — and the fix is completely different for each. Chris pressure-tests and meter-traces before recommending a part so you are not paying to replace a valve that only needed its solenoid cleaned.
East Tennessee clay shrinks and shifts through the seasons, which is hard on underground fittings and the wires that feed your valves. If you keep having the same zone fail, the cause is usually a corroded splice underground that a quick replacement will not touch. Chris finds the real break and makes the connection waterproof so it stays fixed. For the full self-check guide before you call, see the Sprinkler Troubleshooter.
Common repair questions
What are the most common sprinkler repairs you handle?
Chris fixes broken or stuck heads, underground line leaks, faulty zone valves, wiring faults, controller problems, low pressure, and underground line breaks that have to be dug up and replaced.
Why is one sprinkler zone not turning on?
Common causes include a disconnected common wire at the controller, a burnt-out solenoid on the zone valve, or a stuck diaphragm. You can try our Sprinkler Troubleshooter for safe checks, or call Chris to diagnose it in person.
How do I know if I have an underground line leak?
Watch for a soggy or muddy spot that never dries, a higher-than-normal water bill, or the low-flow indicator on your water meter spinning when everything is off. Chris can locate and dig up the broken section and replace it.
Can a low-pressure sprinkler zone be fixed without replacing the whole system?
Usually yes. Low pressure is often a partially closed valve, a clogged screen, or one underground leak stealing water before it reaches the heads. Chris pressure-tests the zone to find the cause rather than guessing.
Do you repair irrigation systems in Knoxville and Sevier County?
Yes. A Drip Sprinklers repairs irrigation across Sevier, Knox, Jefferson, Blount, and Hamblen counties from our base in Kodak. Call or text (865) 806-4619 to schedule a repair visit.
Where Chris repairs irrigation systems
Based in Kodak, TN, Chris repairs sprinklers across Sevier, Knox, Jefferson, Blount and Hamblen counties. Pan and zoom to find your area.
Tell Chris What's Going On
Tell Chris about your yard or system and he will follow up with you directly.