A basic Home Irrigation System
(photo by InterNACHI)
5 Signs You need a Irrigation Inspection
There are some things that you can determine that you might need an inspection.
Sprinkler heads that aren’t working properly
Low and inconsistent water pressure during sprinkler cycles
Certain zones aren’t turning on (resulting in large dry patches in the yard while others are green and growing)
Leaks and pooling water in a sprinkler zone
If the sprinkler head furthest away from the valve is leaking
What is a Lawn Irrigation Inspection?
A Lawn Irrigation inspection is a inspection of sprinkler system that includes the components such as sprinkler heads, pumps, sensors, and so on. The majority of a sprinkler system is buried underground so, inspection will be performed not digging up the yard to look at the underground components. However, it can tell many things by doing an in-depth visual observation of the system and above-ground materials.
What do we look upon an inspection
Sprinkler heads, rotors, bubbler & nozzle conditions
Pumps
Backflow preventers
Sensors
Drains
Controllers
Pressure differentials
The location of sprinkler heads
Valves, manifolds & visible connections
So Is a Lawn Irrigation Inspection Worth It?
It is important to get an irrigation inspection before buying a home to make sure that it is still in good condition as intended and your yard will stay lush and healthy year-round.
If not installed and maintained properly, a lawn irrigation system can create problems for the health of a property’s lawn. A faulty system can lead to wasteful water use, or, worse, contamination of the home’s potable water supply. Dry lawns and vegetation are also concerns for fire hazards, so you’ll want to make sure that your irrigation system is watering appropriately to keep your home safe from fire outbreaks.
Conclusion
If your sprinkler system isn’t working properly, you can be spending a lot more money on water bills that you need to, because the leaking water is using up more water than a sprinkler system that doesn’t leak. Getting an irrigation inspection can save you money on your bills, and prevent a costly and time consuming repair job should it burst.
Although not required by TREC's Standard of Practice, DREAMVILLE Home Inspections offers this service as an add on service for the home buyers who cares about it.
permission granted by InterNACHI and nach.org
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