The honest 2026 menu: service call $75–$150 (usually credited into the repair) · heads $75–$150 · valves $150–$350 · lateral line repairs $150–$500 · smart controller installed $250–$600. In Sun Belt yards, irrigation isn’t a luxury system — it’s life support with a monthly bill attached.
| Repair | Typical 2026 all-in |
|---|---|
| Head replacement (pop-up) | $75 – $150 |
| Rotor replacement | $100 – $200 |
| Zone valve replacement | $150 – $350 |
| Lateral line leak | $150 – $500 |
| Wiring/solenoid diagnosis & fix | $100 – $300 |
| Smart controller installed | $250 – $600 |
| Full-system seasonal tune-up | $100 – $250 |
The batch rule: the service call is the fixed cost — the third repaired head on one visit is nearly free compared to three separate calls. Walk the system while every zone runs, list everything wrong, and fix it in one appointment.
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$75–$150 all-in for a standard pop-up — the part is $5–$25; you're paying the service call. This is why the smart move is the seasonal tune-up: one visit, every head checked, adjusted, or swapped at once.
It's the leading suspect. A leaking valve or a cracked lateral line can lose hundreds of gallons per cycle invisibly. A pro isolates it zone by zone in under an hour ($75–$150 diagnostic) — usually the fastest-payback service call in the yard.
In Sun Belt metros, almost always. A weather-based controller ($250–$600 installed) trims 20–40% off irrigation water by skipping rain days and adjusting seasonally — typical payback inside two summers, faster where water is expensive. Many utilities rebate them.
Usually the zone valve (solenoid or diaphragm, $150–$350 to replace) or a cut wire between controller and valve. Rarely the controller itself. It's a classic one-visit fix — don't live with the brown stripe all summer.
Weekly lawn mowing runs $40–$70 per visit for most suburban lots in 2026 — small lots from $30, half-acre-plus from $80.
Read the guide →Yard cleanups run $200–$800 for most properties in 2026; heavily overgrown lots run $1,000+.
Read the guide →Tree trimming runs $300–$1,200 per tree in 2026; removals $500–$2,500+, with large or hazardous trees higher.
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