| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Broken sprinkler head: $10–$30 each |
| Time | Local pro calls back within the hour, Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm CT |
| Who's qualified | Ask for proof of insurance, relevant certifications (e.g., ASE for auto repair), and any license your state or city requires. |
What should I do today while the water is running?
Shut off the water supply to the sprinkler zone or irrigation system if you can find the valve. Stopping the flow limits water waste and damage to the sidewalk and landscape while you wait for a pro. Call (402) 765-4562 to request a local pro.
Does my tenant's sprinkler problem have to be handled by a licensed person?
In Omaha, lawn sprinkler systems must be installed, designed or repaired by a valid lawn sprinkler contractor or a registered installer. Work on the discharge side of an approved vacuum breaker or backflow preventer is covered by that rule. A landlord hiring work on a tenant-occupied property does not qualify for the homeowner exception.
What should I check before hiring a pro?
Ask the pro for proof of licence and insurance before work starts. Ask for an itemized quote that separates labor from parts. If the system has a backflow preventer, confirm who will handle that part, since only a master plumber or a journeyman working under one may install it in Omaha.
What if a backflow preventer was damaged by freezing?
Backflow preventers sit above ground and often crack after only a few hours of hard freeze exposure. Shut off the water supply and drain exposed piping if the system was left on before a freeze. Schedule winterization or repair for the rest of the season.
What to do next
- Find and close the water supply valve to the sprinkler zone to stop the flow today.
- Ask the pro for proof of licence and insurance before any work begins.
- Request an itemized quote that lists labor, parts and any after-hours charges separately.
- If a backflow preventer is involved, confirm a master plumber or supervised journeyman will handle it.
- Call (402) 765-4562 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a licensed, insured local sprinkler repair professionals.
Omaha Sprinkle is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
