How do I know if I need a new system or just a repair?

If large parts of the yard have no coverage at all, or the existing pipe and heads are old and failing repeatedly, a new install or partial re-pipe is usually the better long-term call. If it's mostly working with a few problem spots, repair is the right scope.

Can a new zone be added to an existing system without redoing everything?

Yes, this is common when a homeowner adds a garden bed, sod area, or landscaping feature. A contractor ties the new zone into the existing controller and valve setup rather than replacing the whole system.

Does installing a new system disturb the lawn a lot?

Trenching does disturb turf along the pipe runs, though many installers use trenchers that leave a narrow cut that heals over with regular lawn care. It's worth timing an install around lawn care and reseeding schedules.

New sprinkler system install vs repairing an existing one

Irrigation contractors in Spartanburg generally get called for one of two very different jobs: putting in a system from scratch on a property that has never had one, or fixing, extending, or upgrading a system that already exists. The scope, timeline, and what the crew needs to bring are different enough that it helps to know which one you actually need before calling around.

New installation: trenching the yard, laying pipe, setting zones and heads, wiring a controller, and tying into a water source and backflow preventer. This is a full-yard project, often multi-day, and usually done alongside new sod or landscaping.
Repair or retrofit: fixing broken components, adding a zone to cover a new garden bed or sod area, swapping an old controller for a smart one, or re-routing heads after a hardscape or landscaping change.

Some Spartanburg properties also fall in between: an older system that technically works but has enough dead zones and outdated parts that a partial re-pipe makes more sense than another round of patch repairs. A contractor who does both new installs and repairs can usually tell you which side of that line your yard is on.

What it costs

A full new install covers the whole yard (trenching, pipe, heads, valves, controller, backflow device) and is priced by the size of the area and number of zones needed. A repair or retrofit is priced by the scope of the fix, whether that's one valve, a few heads, or adding a zone, so it's a much smaller job than a ground-up install.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for irrigation & sprinkler systems.

1. Peter's Creek Landscapes
5.0★ · 82 reviews

90
2. Veterans Landscaping & Construction
4.7★ · 169 reviews

85
3. Sod Pros Landscaping
5.0★ · 81 reviews

90

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FAQ

How do I know if I need a new system or just a repair?: If large parts of the yard have no coverage at all, or the existing pipe and heads are old and failing repeatedly, a new install or partial re-pipe is usually the better long-term call. If it's mostly working with a few problem spots, repair is the right scope.
Can a new zone be added to an existing system without redoing everything?: Yes, this is common when a homeowner adds a garden bed, sod area, or landscaping feature. A contractor ties the new zone into the existing controller and valve setup rather than replacing the whole system.
Does installing a new system disturb the lawn a lot?: Trenching does disturb turf along the pipe runs, though many installers use trenchers that leave a narrow cut that heals over with regular lawn care. It's worth timing an install around lawn care and reseeding schedules.

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