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Landscaping

Check Sprinkler System Heads

EASY30 minLandscapingPart of Spring MaintenancePart of Summer Maintenance

Why It Matters

Misaligned sprinklers water sidewalks instead of grass, wasting water and money while leaving parts of your lawn dry and brown.

Quick Guide

  1. 1

    Gather your tools and materials

    You'll need: Sprinkler head adjustment tool. Materials required: Replacement sprinkler heads.

  2. 2

    Perform the check sprinkler system heads

    Run each sprinkler zone and check for clogged, broken, or misaligned heads. Adjust coverage as needed.

  3. 3

    Verify and clean up

    Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace.

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Tools & Materials

Tools

  • Sprinkler head adjustment tool

Materials

  • Replacement sprinkler heads