What is a complete sprinkler system inspection?
Short answer: A complete irrigation inspection operates the system zone by zone so its actual condition and performance can be evaluated rather than assuming everything works because water comes out. Water coming out of a head does not mean the system is working right — it just means water is coming out.
A complete inspection starts with the supply: the shutoff valve, the backflow preventer, and the mainline, checked for leaks and proper operation. Then each zone is run one at a time, and every head on that zone is watched — does it pop up fully, does it spray the right pattern and distance, is it level and at the right height, is it leaking around the stem, is it blocked by grass?
Then the inspection looks past the heads. Valves are checked for proper opening and closing — including whether a zone stays on after the controller shuts it off. The controller is checked for correct programming, start times, and watering days. Wiring and solenoids are tested where a zone is not responding. Coverage is checked for gaps, overspray onto hardscape, and areas getting too much or too little water. The rain sensor is checked to make sure it is actually interrupting watering after rain.
What comes out of it is a real picture of the system: what is working, what is failing, what is about to fail, and what should be fixed first. That is the difference between guessing at a repair and knowing what the system needs — and it is the basis for an honest answer about whether a system needs targeted repairs or a larger overhaul.
What we check in New Caney
This is a common question in New Caney, and it is the kind of thing 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
How is a complete inspection different from a regular repair visit?
A repair visit fixes the one problem you called about. A complete inspection evaluates the whole system — every zone, every valve, the controller, the backflow preventer, and the coverage — so problems that have not shown themselves yet get found before they become emergencies.
How often should a sprinkler system be fully inspected?
At least once a year, and any time the system has been through a freeze, major yard work, or a change like a pool or a new patio. An annual check is also the right time to test the backflow preventer and reprogram the controller for the season.
Do you serve New Caney?
Yes. Orion’s Rain serves New Caney 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
- What does a complete sprinkler system assessment include?
- Why should a sprinkler system be inspected instead of just replacing the broken head?
- How do I know whether my sprinkler system needs a repair or a full overhaul?
Get it looked at
If this sounds like your yard in New Caney, 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