Sprinkler repair and seasonal service

Homeowners, HOAs, small businesses and property managers with existing systems.

Service call fees plus parts, flat-rate start-up and winterizing visits, and annual care plans that bring repeat income.

• Troubleshooting water and electrical controller faults
• Basic plumbing repairs
• Clear communication with customers
• Scheduling seasonal visits

• Licensing rules for irrigation or plumbing work vary by state, check your state licensing board
• General liability insurance
• Winterizing and start-up work is seasonal in colder areas, plan for slower months
• Backflow device testing may need a separate certification, check with your local water utility
• Compressed air used for winterizing can be dangerous if done wrongly, get trained

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your tools, parts and vehicle. Monthly revenue is also an estimate, typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many repairs and seasonal visits you book.

Licensing rules for irrigation or plumbing work vary by state, so check your state licensing board. Also check backflow device testing certification with your local water utility, and general liability insurance. Get trained before using compressed air for winterizing.

Expect at least about 10 hours a week. Useful skills include troubleshooting water and controller faults, basic plumbing repairs, and clear customer communication. Work is seasonal in colder areas, so plan for slower months.