Sprinkler Head Replacement
The right head, in the right spot, with the right coverage pattern.
Not all sprinkler heads are interchangeable. Using the wrong head type, nozzle size, or spray radius creates gaps in coverage and can actually make your system less efficient. Irrivive matches replacement heads to your zone type — whether that's fixed spray, rotary, or rotor — and adjusts arc and radius to ensure uniform coverage across every area.
What's Included
- Identification of correct head type for each zone
- Removal of damaged or incompatible heads
- Riser and body replacement as needed
- Nozzle selection and spray arc adjustment
- Head height setting for proper pop-up clearance
- Coverage test after installation
Common Signs You Need This
- Heads that are visibly cracked or broken at ground level
- Misting or fogging instead of a clean spray pattern
- Heads that stay up after the zone shuts off
- Heads that never fully extend
- Overspray onto sidewalks, driveways, or structures
- Dead or dry spots in the area a head is supposed to cover
Why It Matters
Worn or mismatched sprinkler heads waste water and create dead spots. Proper head selection ensures full, even coverage.
Our Process
Trent identifies the correct head type and nozzle for each zone, removes the damaged head, sets the replacement at the right height, and adjusts the arc and radius. Every replaced head is coverage-tested before leaving so there are no dry spots or overspray.
What Affects the Price
Every job is quoted upfront before any work begins. These are the factors that shape the cost — never a surprise invoice.
- Number of heads being replaced
- Head type — fixed spray, rotary, or rotor
- Whether the riser or fitting also needs repair
- Whether nozzles need re-matching for even coverage
When to Schedule
Head problems surface at spring start-up (cracked heads from winter) and mid-summer (misting from high pressure or UV damage).
Sprinkler Head Replacement — FAQ
Why are my heads misting instead of spraying?+
Misting usually means pressure is too high for the nozzle. A pressure regulator or the right nozzles fixes it and stops wasting water.
Can I replace a rotor head with a spray head?+
Not without affecting coverage. Rotors and sprays put down water at very different rates. Trent matches the replacement to your zone so coverage stays even.
How do I know which head my zone needs?+
Trent identifies the existing head type, zone size, and pressure, then selects the correct replacement so you don't end up with dry spots or overspray.
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