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Irrigation Efficiency Tune-Ups · Nampa, Idaho

Stop wasting water with a professional irrigation tune-up

A neglected sprinkler system can be the most wasteful water user in your home. We observe your system under operation, fix what’s off, and calibrate it to apply water evenly, so your landscape looks better and your water bill drops.

Getting Started

What's an efficiency tune-up?

For irrigation systems, a tune-up is the work of repairing, adjusting, or improving how efficiently and accurately your system applies water to the intended area. On turf, for example, the goal is for the sprinklers to spray water uniformly over the lawn. The more evenly the water is applied, the more evenly green the turf will look.

During an irrigation tune-up, the system is first observed under operation and inspected for issues that affect how water is applied. Sprinkler problems such as sunken, tilted, or clogged heads, unbalanced water pressure, overspray, and unevenly spaced heads are just a few of the issues we identify and correct.

When these issues go unfixed, they waste more water and hurt lawn and landscape health. Like any other system in your home, your irrigation needs periodic service to verify and maintain proper function. Left unmaintained, it can become the most wasteful water system in your home.

The Cost Of Neglect

25,000 gal

wasted per year

A household with an automatic irrigation system that isn’t properly maintained and operated can waste this much water annually.

According to EPA Water Statistics

Outdoor watering is one of the largest, and most wasteful, uses of water in the average home.

30–60%

Outdoor use accounts for more than 30 percent of total household water use on average, and as much as 60 percent in arid regions like ours.

800+ showers

Watering an average U.S. lawn 20 minutes a day for 7 days is like running the shower for 4 days straight, about a year’s worth for the average family.

50%

As much as half the water we use outdoors is lost to wind, evaporation, and runoff caused by inefficient irrigation methods and systems.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense.

Signs To Watch For

A few reasons you need your irrigation system tuned up

The Inspection

What we check and fix during a tune-up

We inspect your system under real operating conditions, measuring pressure and coverage zone by zone, then correct what we find.

Sunken & tilted heads

Reset and level heads so spray reaches the intended area instead of the dirt or the fence.

Clogged nozzles

Clear and flush clogged heads so every zone delivers full, even coverage.

Unbalanced pressure

Correct pressure problems that cause misting, fogging, and wasted water.

Overspray

Adjust arcs and nozzles so water lands on the landscape, not sidewalks, walls, or the street.

Uneven spacing & coverage

Improve distribution so turf greens up evenly and dry spots disappear.

Leaks

Find and repair leaks that quietly waste water and drive up your bill.

Landscape Certifications

Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)

We are a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor through the Irrigation Association. That certification is your assurance that your tune-up is done by someone trained and tested to evaluate irrigation systems and find real opportunities to improve water efficiency.

What that means for you:

Your system is measured and evaluated to a recognized professional standard, not guesswork.
We check irrigation uniformity and efficiency, so water is applied evenly and waste is reduced.
We collect system and site data and make maintenance recommendations that actually improve performance.
You work with a credentialed auditor whose focus is helping you save water, protect your landscape, and lower your water costs.

CLIA Certified

Meets EPA WaterSense criteria for irrigation efficiency. Certified by The Irrigation Association.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is an irrigation efficiency tune-up?

An efficiency tune-up is the repair, adjustment, and improvement of how efficiently and accurately your irrigation system applies water to the intended area. We observe the system under operation, then correct problems like sunken, tilted, or clogged heads, unbalanced pressure, overspray, and uneven spacing so water is applied uniformly.

How do I know if my sprinkler system needs a tune-up?

Common signs include: it has been more than a year since your last irrigation service, rising water bills, lawn or landscape disease, water runoff, overspray onto structures, heavily wet or dry areas, and leaks. Any of these means your system likely needs a tune-up.

How much water does an inefficient sprinkler system waste?

According to the EPA, as much as 50 percent of the water used outdoors is lost to wind, evaporation, and runoff from inefficient systems. A household with an automatic irrigation system that is not properly maintained can waste up to 25,000 gallons of water a year.

Do you offer sprinkler tune-ups in Nampa and the Treasure Valley?

Yes. We provide irrigation efficiency tune-ups and sprinkler repairs throughout Nampa and the Treasure Valley, including Caldwell, Meridian, and Boise, Idaho.

Are you a certified irrigation auditor?

Yes. We are a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) through the Irrigation Association. That means your tune-up is performed by a credentialed professional trained to evaluate irrigation uniformity and efficiency and to recommend improvements that save water and protect your landscape.

Is a tune-up the same as a maintenance plan?

No. A tune-up is a repair service that brings a system back to a reliable, efficient baseline. A maintenance plan keeps a healthy system running well over the season. If your system has issues, we usually recommend a tune-up first, then a maintenance plan to keep it performing.

Give us a call and we'll gladly help

Let us get your irrigation system professionally tuned up so it applies water evenly, protects your landscape, and stops wasting water. Serving Nampa and the Treasure Valley.