A leaking or misaimed sprinkler system wastes water, runs up the bill, and can even affect your foundation. Know how the system is really working.
An automatic sprinkler system is easy to forget about. It runs early in the morning, out of sight, while you're asleep. That's exactly why problems go unnoticed — broken heads, leaking valves, zones that don't turn on, and spray that hits the house instead of the lawn. An irrigation and sprinkler inspection from ATD Property Inspections runs the system zone by zone and documents how it's actually performing.
Daniel Windler checks the controller, operates each zone, and inspects the visible heads, valves, piping, and backflow prevention device. He notes leaks, damaged or misaligned heads, and coverage problems, and points out water spraying onto the home or pooling near the foundation.
Daniel is a certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester as well as a licensed Master Plumber, so he brings real expertise to the connection between your irrigation system and your home's drinking water supply.
A properly working system uses less water and protects your home.
Broken heads and leaking valves can waste large amounts of water.
Misaligned or blocked heads leave dry spots and soggy spots.
Water hitting or pooling at the house can affect the slab and siding.
The backflow device protects your drinking water from contamination.
Most sprinkler problems start small. A mower clips a head, a valve diaphragm wears out, a line cracks underground, or a zone gets set to run far too long. Because the system usually runs before sunrise, homeowners rarely see it working. The first sign is often a high water bill, a soggy area in the yard, or a brown patch that won't green up.
In San Antonio, where SAWS watering rules and summer heat make every gallon count, an efficient system matters. Irrigation also affects your foundation. Spray hitting the house, or water pooling along the slab, adds moisture to the clay soil in some areas and not others, which can contribute to uneven foundation movement.
For buyers, an irrigation inspection answers a question most home inspections only touch lightly: is this system working, and what will it cost to fix if it's not?
Every irrigation inspection runs and checks the system in operation.
Lawn sprinkler systems are an optional system under TREC standards, so they're often only briefly checked or not included. This inspection gives the system a focused, zone-by-zone evaluation.
Daniel is a certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester. If you need a formal backflow test, call or text him at 210-216-4322 to discuss it along with your inspection.
It can. Water hitting the house or pooling near the slab creates uneven soil moisture, which can contribute to movement in clay soils. The inspection points out those conditions.
This is an inspection service. Daniel documents what he finds so you can have a licensed irrigator make any needed repairs.
Before buying a home, in spring before heavy summer watering begins, or any time your water bill jumps unexpectedly.
From your first phone call to your report, here's what to expect.
Call or text Daniel at 210-216-4322. Make sure the system has power and water.
Daniel operates each zone and inspects the heads, valves, and visible piping.
You receive a written report of findings, organized by zone.
Use the report to have repairs made and keep the system running efficiently.
"I Inspect, so that you know what to Expect."— Daniel Windler, Owner & Operator
Call or text Daniel today • Veteran-Owned • TREC #21665 • Licensed Master Plumber • Serving Greater San Antonio