Why does water continue leaking from sprinkler heads after the zone turns off?
Short answer: There are two common possibilities: low-head drainage or a zone valve that is not sealing.
Low-head drainage occurs when water remaining in the pipe drains through the lowest sprinkler head after the zone shuts off. It usually stops once the pipe empties.
A leaking valve is different. If sprinkler heads continue seeping for hours, or the wet area never dries, the valve may be allowing water through even when the controller is off. Dirt, debris, a damaged diaphragm, or a worn valve can cause this.
In Fall Creek, we see both conditions because many properties have elevation changes between the front yard, side yard, and street.
The duration and location of the leak help determine whether the repair belongs at the sprinkler head or the zone valve.
What we check in Fall Creek
This is a common call in Fall Creek, 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 Repair service page.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I do first?
There are two common possibilities: low-head drainage or a zone valve that is not sealing.
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 Fall Creek?
Yes. Orion’s Rain serves Fall Creek 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.
Related questions
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- Why does one sprinkler zone run even when the controller is off?
Get it looked at
If this sounds like your yard in Fall Creek, 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