What Most Sprinkler Companies Won’t Tell You About The Colony Systems
Here’s something most irrigation companies won’t admit when you call for The Colony sprinkler system repair, many of the problems homeowners experience here trace back to shortcuts taken during original installation.
Not every system, and not every contractor, but enough that we see patterns. Valves buried too shallow where they’re vulnerable to damage. Controller wiring that wasn’t properly protected. Sprinkler heads installed at incorrect spacing that leaves gaps in coverage.
These problems don’t appear until years later, when components start failing and you discover the repair is more complicated than it should be.
We’re not saying this to criticize other contractors but to explain why some Colony irrigation repairs cost more than homeowners expect.
When we diagnose a failing valve, we sometimes find it’s only partially accessible because it was installed in a location that made sense during construction but makes service difficult.
When we trace wiring problems, we often find connections that were never meant to last decades. When we evaluate coverage issues,
we occasionally need to relocate sprinkler heads because they were never positioned correctly in the first place.
After 70+ years of repairing irrigation systems throughout North Texas, including extensive work in The Colony, we’ve learned to be honest about what we find. Some repairs are straightforward—replacing a worn diaphragm, swapping a broken sprinkler head, fixing a pipe leak. Others reveal underlying issues that previous owners lived with or previous contractors created. You deserve to know the truth about your system’s condition, even when it’s more complicated than you hoped.
Here’s What Our Customers Say About Us
Recent Jobs and Reviews in The Colony, TX
Job Locations and Reviews
Moving a rotor for a Rachio system
Fantastic service!
Locating a faulty wire for station 4 on a rain bird system
Replaced 1” valve on zone 5 that was leaking constantly causing a wet spot in lawn and could have cause an increment in water bill, repaired drip line leaks on zone 1, checked and adjusted entire system with 9 stations.
Rebuilt 1” valves on zones 2 and 5 that were shorted out/stuck on, respectively, replaced one broken head on zone 6, adjusted with proper height and nozzle, checked and adjusted entire system with 9 stations.
Tested system, found no issues, dead grass in front and back might be cause due rabbits and/or dog peeing on grass.
I had a great experience with this company. The repair technician (Keith) came out promptly, replaced several broken sprinkler heads, and made sure everything was working perfectly before leaving. He even went out of his way to try to save me some money by repairing what could be fixed instead of replacing everything unnecessarily. Friendly, professional, and honest service — I’ll definitely call them again if I need sprinkler work in the future.
Raising and replacing spray heads in this parkway for a Hunter system
Dug up, repaired and buried 1” main line leak in backyard between tree roots that was leaking constantly causing water running down alley and could have cause an increment in water bill, tested system, replaced one broken head on zone 5, adjusted with proper height and nozzle, cleaned up couple of clogged nozzles, adjusted spray heads to water in right direction, checked and adjusted entire system with 6 stations.
Moving a spray head for an expansion of the driveway
Replacing a head on a rain bird system
Keith called ahead and provided notice on when he would arrive. When he got here, it didn’t take him very long to troubleshoot. He took time to explain what he was doing as he worked on fixing the issue. It was quick enough that there was plenty of time to do a system check.
Adjusting a rain bird spray head with a 15’ undercut nozzle by rain bird
Replacing a 3 station module for a rain bird ESP me controller
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Checking an exterior Hunter controller for proper functioning
Replaced 1” master valve and valves on zones 3 and 7 that were stuck on/seeping constantly causing water running down street and could have cause an increment in water bill.
Tested system, repaired 3 broken heads, adjusted with proper height and nozzle, cleaned up couple of clogged nozzles, adjusted spray heads to water in right direction, checked and adjusted entire system with 6 stations.
Cutting out an older watermaster valve and replacing it with a 1” rain bird valve,I will use a spears 1” slip fix here to reinstall the new valve
While the sprinkler system was running you could here water running inside the house,I backed off the down pressure handle on the 1” DCA and it seems to have stopped,it also didn’t affect the pressure much,but stopped the noise inside
This Capp broke off from pressure and age on the cut off nipple,I use a schedule 80 nipple and cap for longevity
Rebuilding a Hunter jar top valve.The new top for these has a bleeder valve for manual operation
Replacing broken spray heads with rain bird products
Tested system, replaced one spray head on zone 5 that was not working, repaired drip line leaks on zones 7, 8 and 11, adjusted spray heads to water in right direction, reset controller according customer directions, checked and adjusted entire system with 11 stations.
Repairing drip line on an x core system by hunter
Checking zone 2 on an orbit system
Keith came out and quickly diagnosed and repaired all the issues with my system and was extremely friendly and patient in explaining what he was doing. Will look forward to working with American again!
Checking coverage after replacement of hunter pgp ultra rotors
Replacing rain bird spray head’s on a Rain bird system
Replacing a rain bird valve that the mainline slipped out of
Prompt, informative and professional
Keith is excellent. He took the time to offer explanations and answer my questions.
Fast and prompt service, and will continue to call for all my sprinkler needs.
Very thorough with finding and resolving the issue with the sprinkler system.
He isolated the problem so fast!! It was quite impressive
Great service as always
I scheduled the appointment for service a week in advance. Their first availability. I received three emails and or text confirming the date of service. Seems a bit much.
Arrived as scheduled. Quickly diagnosed the problem, repaired and cleaned up the work area. Excellent! Thanks, Keith!!!
Keith is fantastic and I ask for him by name. The prior owner of this house didn't run the sprinklers and a major overhaul has been necessary. I made the decision to invest in the existing system rather than to install a completely new system. Keith has been meticulous in troubleshooting each zone and in providing options as we bring the sprinklers back to life.
Excellent service
Why The Colony Repairs Sometimes Cost More Than Expected
The Colony developed rapidly during certain boom periods when builders were racing to complete homes. That pace sometimes meant irrigation subcontractors were under pressure to install systems quickly rather than carefully. The result is a mix—some Colony homes have excellent irrigation systems installed by experienced contractors who did everything correctly. Others have systems that function adequately under ideal conditions but develop problems when anything stresses them.
Labor costs for The Colony sprinkler system repair depend on what’s required. Replacing an accessible sprinkler head is quick. Excavating rock to reach a buried valve takes longer. We price repairs based on real work, not flat rates.
Parts costs vary by brand and quality. Genuine components from Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro, and Weathermatic cost more than generic ones but last longer. We use quality parts because we stand behind our work and prefer not to see the same problem twice.
We also don’t upsell. If one valve fails, we fix that one. If your controller still works, we won’t push a replacement.
We repair what’s broken and give honest advice about what can wait.
What You Actually Need for Colony Irrigation
Most Colony sprinkler system repair needs fall into predictable categories: failed valves that need diaphragm replacement or complete valve swaps, broken sprinkler heads from lawn care damage, controller problems ranging from programming issues to component failures, pipe leaks from soil movement or previous damage, electrical wiring faults from corrosion or accidental cuts, and water pressure issues from various causes.
These are the real problems that affect Colony systems, and these are what we fix.
You don’t need a complete system overhaul if three sprinkler heads are broken. You don’t need every valve replaced if one is leaking. You don’t need the most expensive smart controller if your current one works fine. You need accurate diagnosis from experienced technicians, honest assessment of what’s wrong, fair pricing for quality repairs, and work that fixes the problem correctly so you’re not dealing with it again next season.