Leak Detection & Repair · Jacksonville, FL
Irrigation Leak Repair in Jacksonville, FL
A high water bill, a wet spot that never dries, or a zone that keeps running. We locate underground irrigation leaks, stuck valves, and mainline breaks and repair them without tearing up the yard.
West Water Solutions finds and repairs irrigation leaks in Jacksonville, including mainline breaks, stuck valves, cracked laterals, and leaking backflow assemblies. We isolate the leak by zone and pressure before digging, so the repair area stays small. Call (904) 909-1996 or book online.
Signs you have an irrigation leak
Water bill jumped with no lifestyle change
A pinhole in a pressurized mainline can run continuously. Irrigation leaks are the most common cause of a sudden JEA bill spike on a home with a sprinkler system.
A wet or spongy area that never dries
Classic mainline or lateral leak. The surface water often appears downhill from the actual break, which is why pressure isolation matters before digging.
A zone that keeps running after the cycle ends
A valve failing to seat, usually from debris under the diaphragm or a worn solenoid. It can waste hundreds of gallons a day unnoticed.
Water bubbling around a head
A cracked riser, stripped threads, or a failed seal. Cheap to fix once, expensive if it runs all season.
Dripping or spraying backflow assembly
Freeze damage and worn internals both crack backflow bodies. These leak on the potable side, so they run whether the system is on or off.
Meter still turning with everything off
Shut off the irrigation supply and watch the meter. If it stops, the leak is on the irrigation side and we can trace it zone by zone.
How we find the leak
- 1
Isolate the supply
We shut the irrigation valve and read the meter to confirm the loss is on the irrigation side and not household plumbing.
- 2
Pressure test by zone
Each zone is pressurized and watched separately, which narrows the search to a single line instead of the whole yard.
- 3
Trace and pinpoint
Wire tracing, valve locating, and surface indicators pinpoint the break so the excavation is a small hand-dug area.
- 4
Repair and verify
We repair with proper couplings and waterproof splices, re-pressurize, and confirm the meter holds steady before backfilling.
Why leaks are common in Northeast Florida
- Sandy soil shifts and settles around PVC, which stresses glued joints and fittings over time — most leaks we find are at a fitting, not in the middle of a pipe.
- Root intrusion from live oaks and palms slowly crushes shallow laterals throughout older Jacksonville neighborhoods.
- Grit and shell in well-fed systems lodges under valve diaphragms, which is the top cause of a zone that will not shut off.
- Occasional hard freezes crack exposed backflow assemblies and above-ground PVC that was never insulated.
- High water tables hide leaks: the ground is already damp, so the only reliable signal is the meter and a pressure test.
Areas we cover
Mon–Sat 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Licensed and insured. Serving residential and commercial properties across Duval, Nassau, Clay, and St. Johns counties.
(904) 909-1996Frequently asked questions
How do I know if the leak is irrigation or household plumbing?
Close the irrigation shut-off valve and watch your water meter with all fixtures off. If the meter stops moving, the leak is in the irrigation system.
Will you have to dig up my whole yard?
No. We isolate the leak zone by zone and pressure test before excavating, so the dig is usually a small hand-dug area around the failed fitting.
Do you repair backflow preventers?
Yes. We repair and replace backflow assemblies and handle testing requirements on systems that need it.
How much water can one leak waste?
A continuously leaking mainline or a valve that will not close can waste hundreds of gallons a day, which is why a repair usually pays for itself against the next water bill.