Reliability Improvements
Modernize the system to match your landscape as it changes—reduce waste while improving reliability.
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We recommend the smallest change that produces a measurable win: pressure discipline, cleaner coverage, bed conversions to drip, and smart control where it improves follow-through.
Approach
We recommend the minimum set of upgrades that delivers a meaningful improvement in reliability and water discipline.
Built For
Upgrades are designed to stay maintainable: clean access, documented settings, and parts we can service over time.
Scope Gate
We confirm fit, wiring, pressure under flow, and constraints before we commit to hardware changes.
What changed and what you want to improve: coverage, waste, reliability, or control.
Run test + root-cause checks: pressure, nozzle mix, valve behavior, and programming drift.
Recommend the smallest set of changes that delivers a measurable improvement.
Install, tune, and re-test so you can see the difference before we leave.
When a controller is outdated, difficult to adjust, or inconsistent, a Rachio replacement can be a practical upgrade — especially when paired with a clean inspection and mechanical tune-up.
Smart control isn’t a substitute for mechanical repairs. We verify wiring integrity, zone mapping, and a practical baseline program. See the Rachio controller guide. If the system hasn’t been evaluated recently, start with a startup/inspection.
Many landscape beds are overwatered by sprays. Drip conversions are a high-leverage upgrade when you want less overspray on mulch/hardscape and more targeted watering around plantings.
Related product callouts: Drip filter + pressure regulator, Micro-drip emitters & stakes, and 1/4" inline emitter tubing.
Containers dry out faster than in-ground beds. Micro-drip is a clean way to add predictable watering to planters without overspraying patios, walkways, and entry features.
If you want smarter scheduling for these zones, see Smart Irrigation (Rachio).
Service-scoped / quote after inspection.
Not sure which upgrade makes sense? Start with a Tune-Up & Repair Visit and we’ll identify the highest ROI next step.
Online Booking Request a Free InspectionAlso see: Tune-Ups & Repairs and Winterization.
Yes. We verify pressure under flow and recommend a PRV path when excessive source pressure is shortening system life. We tune toward a serviceable operating target (often ~65 PSI) with a regulated ceiling of 75 PSI. See: PRV guide and 1" PRV down-leg standard.
They can reduce waste when configured correctly and paired with good mechanical performance (no leaks, matched nozzles, correct arcs). We treat smart control as part of a system, not a magic switch.
Often, yes—especially in beds where sprays create overspray, algae, and runoff. Drip/subsurface can be more predictable and easier to maintain when built with filtration and regulation.
No. Most upgrades require an on-site visit because access, wiring, pressure under flow, and existing system condition affect what’s feasible and maintainable. We’ll assess conditions during an inspection, then provide a clear quote for the cleanest upgrade path.