Irrigation system inspection
An irrigation system inspection is a top-to-bottom audit of everything your sprinkler system does underground and above it — pressure, valves, wiring, head coverage, and the backflow that protects your drinking water. Local, licensed & insured across the Triangle — searching “irrigation system inspection near me”? You found us.
Trusted irrigation system inspection across the Triangle
An irrigation system inspection is a top-to-bottom audit of everything your sprinkler system does underground and above it — pressure, valves, wiring, head coverage, and the backflow that protects your drinking water. Cary Sprinklers runs these inspections across the Triangle, and owner Adam K stands behind every service call, not just the sales pitch. One visit tells you exactly what’s working, what’s wasting water, and what’s about to fail.
Triangle clay makes an irrigation system inspection matter more here than in sandier parts of the state. Clay sheds water fast, so a mainline leak can run for months without ever showing a soggy spot on the surface — the only tell is a slow pressure drop we catch with a gauge. If you’re on Cary’s reclaimed purple-pipe water, fine sediment clogs nozzles and valve diaphragms faster than potable supply, so those components get extra attention. Backflow requirements also vary by town, and we check that your assembly matches what your municipality actually expects.
We handle irrigation system inspection for homeowners in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina and throughout Wake County — part of our irrigation maintenance service. And when an inspection shows a system past sensible repair, the report becomes the starting point for a replacement designed around what the old one got wrong.
What our irrigation system inspection covers
Diagnosed right and fixed with genuine Hunter, Rain Bird & Toro parts.
Mainline & Lateral Integrity
We pressure-test the mainline and watch for the slow bleed that signals an underground leak in PVC or poly pipe. Clay soil hides these well, so we rely on gauge readings instead of waiting for wet spots.
Valve & Solenoid Operation
Every zone valve gets cycled to confirm the solenoid fires, the diaphragm seats, and nothing weeps after shutoff. A valve that won’t close fully can drown one zone while starving another.
Controller & Zone Wiring
We activate each zone from the controller and verify the wiring carries a clean signal — no shorts, no dead zones, no ghost starts. Rachio and other smart controllers get their schedules and sensors checked too.
Head Condition & Alignment
Broken, clogged, sunken, or tilted heads are the most common problem we find. We note every rotor and spray head that needs cleaning, straightening, or swapping for a genuine Hunter, Rain Bird, or Toro part.
Pressure & Flow Balance
Static and dynamic pressure readings tell us whether zones are overloaded, misting, or running below spec. Balanced flow means even precip rates instead of one corner drowning while another bakes.
Coverage, Spacing & Backflow
We map head-to-head coverage to explain dry spots and overlap waste, then finish at the backflow assembly to confirm it’s sound and set up the way your town requires.
What we check during irrigation system inspection
- Dry patches next to soggy ones
- Water bill creeping up with no explanation
- Just bought or selling the home
- System untouched after landscaping or hardscape work
- Heads misting, sputtering, or not popping up
How the work happens, step by step
No mystery, no runaround — here’s the order we work in.
Walk-Through & History
We start with a quick conversation about what you’ve noticed — brown spots, high bills, odd noises — and look over the controller, valve boxes, and backflow before turning anything on.
Zone-by-Zone Testing
Each zone runs while we check pressure, watch every head, cycle the valves, and confirm the wiring responds. Nothing gets skipped because a symptom “probably” points elsewhere.
Diagnosis Without Digging
Gauge readings, flow data, and wire testing let us pinpoint most problems without tearing up the yard. If excavation is ever needed for a repair, it’s small, controlled, and put back the way we found it.
Written Findings & Upfront Pricing
You get a plain-English rundown of what we found, ranked by urgency, with flat upfront pricing for any repairs. Fix it now, schedule it later, or file it away — your call, no pressure.
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Why homeowners choose us
Owner-Involved, Accountable
Adam has inspected Triangle systems for over a decade, and he stays involved in every inspection rather than handing your yard to a rotating crew. Experience is most of what separates a real diagnosis from a guess.
Accurate Answers, Minimal Digging
We diagnose with gauges, meters, and methodical zone testing instead of exploratory trenches. When something does need to be opened up, the excavation is small and your landscaping is protected.
Repair-Before-Replace, Guaranteed
An irrigation system inspection here is never a setup for an oversized replacement quote — if a part can be repaired, we say so. Everything we do is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a 12-month workmanship warranty.
Irrigation system inspection in Cary, Raleigh & the whole Triangle
We provide irrigation system inspection across the Triangle. Choose your town for local details: Cary · Raleigh · Apex · Morrisville · Holly Springs · Fuquay-Varina.
Related services we handle on the same visit: real estate sprinkler inspection · irrigation maintenance plan · irrigation leak detection.
Irrigation system inspection FAQ
How much does an irrigation system inspection cost?
We quote flat, upfront pricing before any work starts, and estimates are free. There are no hourly surprises and no invented add-ons at the end. Call 919-341-9644 and we’ll give you a straight number for your system’s size.
How often should I schedule an irrigation system inspection?
Once a year is right for most Triangle yards, usually at spring startup. Systems on Cary’s reclaimed water benefit from a mid-season check too, since sediment clogs nozzles and valves faster than city potable supply.
Is an irrigation system inspection worth it before buying or selling a home?
Yes — it’s one of the cheapest pieces of due diligence you can buy. Buyers learn whether they’re inheriting a healthy system or a repair list, and sellers can fix small issues before they become negotiating chips. We put the findings in writing either way.
What areas do you serve for an irrigation system inspection near me?
We cover Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and the rest of Wake County. We’re local, licensed, and insured, so town-specific details like backflow rules aren’t new to us. If you’re in the Triangle, you’re in our service area.
Will the inspection tear up my lawn?
No. Nearly everything — pressure testing, valve cycling, wire tracing, coverage checks — happens without digging. On the rare occasion a repair calls for excavation, we keep the hole small and restore the turf carefully.
Get your free quote
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll get right back to you — usually the same day. Prefer to talk? Call or text 919-341-9644.
- Local, licensed & insured
- Upfront pricing — no surprises
- 100% guarantee + 12-month workmanship warranty
Need irrigation system inspection?
Fast, guaranteed work from a local, licensed team. Upfront pricing, always — call or text 919-341-9644.