Should I repair the sprinkler system before installing new sod?
Short answer: Yes. The irrigation system should be tested and corrected before new sod is installed.
New grass requires consistent, even moisture while it establishes. Broken heads, poor coverage, low pressure, leaking valves, or improperly spaced zones can cause sections of expensive sod to dry out or remain overly wet.
We recommend running every zone, repairing leaks, adjusting rotors and spray heads, checking nozzle patterns, and confirming that the controller can support the watering schedule needed during establishment.
In Kingwood, we often find irrigation problems only after sod has already been installed and brown areas begin appearing.
Repairing and optimizing the sprinkler system first protects the sod investment and gives the new lawn a much better opportunity to establish evenly.
What we check in Kingwood
This is a common call in Kingwood, and it is the kind of problem we test in the yard instead of guessing at from the driveway. We run the system, watch how the water is actually moving, and check the parts that cause this — before anything gets replaced. That is the same approach in the full Sprinkler Installation service page.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I do first?
Yes. The irrigation system should be tested and corrected before new sod is installed.
Do I need a professional to look at it?
If the problem keeps coming back, or you cannot see where the water is going, have the system tested before replacing parts. Testing finds the cause instead of guessing at it. Call or text (281) 504-9998 and we will run the system and tell you what we find.
Do you serve Kingwood?
Yes. Orion’s Rain serves Kingwood and the Lake Houston area — Kingwood, Atascocita, Porter, Humble, New Caney, Summerwood, Fall Creek, Huffman, and Eagle Springs. Call or text (281) 504-9998, 24 hours a day.
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Get it looked at
If this sounds like your yard in Kingwood, call or text Orion’s Rain at (281) 504-9998 — 24 hours a day. We will test the system and tell you what is actually wrong, and what it will take to fix it the right way.
Orion’s Rain Smartscapes and Exteriors — (281) 504-9998 — LI0029444