Sprinkler Repair & Maintenance

EMI Irrigation typically schedules sprinkler repair visits within two to three business days across the greater Billerica area, including Lexington, Concord, Arlington, Waltham, and Burlington. For urgent issues like a mainline break, continuous water flow, or a zone that will not shut off, we offer priority scheduling and can often arrive within 24 hours. During peak spring and summer seasons, our schedule fills faster, so we recommend calling as soon as you notice a problem rather than waiting. When you call 781-983-3739, describe the symptoms — which zone is affected, whether water is flowing continuously, and any visible damage — so we can prepare the right parts and tools before we arrive. Most repairs are completed in a single visit, typically within 60 to 90 minutes for common issues like broken heads, valve leaks, or wire splice failures.

Yes, EMI Irrigation repairs all brands and system types regardless of who originally installed them. We work on Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro, Irritrol, Orbit, Weathermatic, and every other major irrigation brand available in the Massachusetts market. Our service trucks carry the most common replacement parts — spray heads, rotors, valve diaphragms, solenoids, wire connectors, and PVC fittings — so many repairs are completed on the first visit without needing to order parts. If your system uses a less common brand or an older model, we can usually source parts within one to two business days from our local suppliers in the Billerica and Lowell area. We have serviced systems installed by other contractors across Lexington, Concord, Arlington, and Waltham for over 25 years, and we approach every repair with the same diagnostic process regardless of the original installer.

Most single-issue sprinkler repairs at EMI Irrigation cost between $75 and $250 including parts and labor. Common repairs in this range include replacing a broken spray head ($75 to $125), fixing a leaking zone valve ($100 to $175), repairing a cracked PVC lateral line ($100 to $200), or replacing a corroded wire splice ($75 to $150). More complex repairs like replacing a cracked mainline section, rebuilding a backflow preventer, or diagnosing a system-wide low-pressure problem typically run $300 to $600. Controller replacements range from $200 for a basic timer to $500 for a WiFi-enabled smart controller with weather-based scheduling. We always provide a written quote before starting any work, and there is no charge for the diagnostic assessment if you proceed with the repair. Membership plan holders receive 10 percent off all repair labor.