What's Included In The Gator Certified 17-Point Inspection?
The Gator Certified 17-Point Sprinkler Inspection is a detailed evaluation of your irrigation system’s condition, operation, coverage, and water efficiency. The IrriGators run each available zone, inspect major system components, identify visible leaks and deficiencies, review controller programming, and look for problems that could cause dry spots, excessive runoff, landscape damage, or higher water bills.
After the inspection, you will receive a clear explanation of the problems found, recommended repairs, controller improvements, and opportunities to improve watering efficiency. Repairs and replacement parts are quoted separately unless otherwise stated.
Controller & Electrical System
System Performance & Water Efficiency
Controller & Electrical System
1. Controller and valve wiring inspection
Inspect accessible wiring connections at the sprinkler controller and irrigation valves for visible damage, corrosion, loose connections, and improper operation.
2. Controller programming review
Review the controller’s date, time, watering days, start times, seasonal settings, and individual zone run times.
3. Rain and freeze sensor test
Check the operation and communication of connected rain and freeze sensors.
4. Controller backup battery check
Inspect the controller backup battery and recommend replacement when it is weak, missing, or expired.
Sprinkler Heads & Coverage
System Performance & Water Efficiency
Controller & Electrical System
5. Sprinkler nozzle cleaning
Clean accessible clogged nozzles when practical and identify nozzles that require replacement.
6. Sprinkler head alignment
Identify and straighten accessible sprinkler heads that have shifted or begun leaning because of soil movement or normal use.
7. Spray-pattern inspection
Verify that sprinkler heads rotate, spray, retract, and distribute water correctly.
8. Coverage adjustment
Adjust accessible sprinkler heads and nozzles to improve coverage and reduce overspray onto streets, sidewalks, fences, and structures.
9. Landscape-change evaluation
Identify trees, plants, flowerbeds, additions, fencing, or landscape changes that may require irrigation adjustments.
System Performance & Water Efficiency
System Performance & Water Efficiency
System Performance & Water Efficiency
10. Static water-pressure test
Measure available static water pressure and identify conditions that may affect system performance.
11. Leak and water-loss inspection
Inspect for visible leaks, broken pipes, damaged fittings, leaking heads, valve problems, soggy areas, and other signs of unnecessary water loss.
12. Master-valve operation check
Test the master valve when one is present and accessible to confirm that it operates properly between watering cycles.
13. Pressure-regulation inspection
Inspect accessible pressure-regulating devices for visible leaks, damage, and operational concerns.
14. Irrigation filtration check
Inspect and clean accessible filters on reclaimed-water, lake-pump, and well-water irrigation systems when applicable.
Safety & Backflow Protection
Safety & Backflow Protection
System Performance & Water Efficiency
15. Backflow prevention device visual check
Visually inspect the irrigation backflow device for obvious leaks, damage, improper installation, or other visible concerns. Certified testing is a separate service when required.
Customer Education
Safety & Backflow Protection
Customer Education
16. Controller and system walkthrough
Review basic controller operation, watering schedules, system concerns, and recommended improvements with the homeowner or property manager.
Seasonal Readiness
Safety & Backflow Protection
Customer Education
17. Freeze and winterization readiness review
Evaluate exposed irrigation components and identify items that may require insulation, drainage, repair, or additional protection before freezing weather.
~ What You'll Receive After The Inspection ~
After the Gator Certified 17-Point Inspection, The IrriGators will explain:
- Deficiencies and operational problems found
- Recommended repairs and replacement options
- Areas receiving too much or too little water
- Potential water-saving improvements
- Recommended controller settings and schedules
- Backflow-device concerns requiring further evaluation
- Freeze-protection and winterization recommendations
- Which repairs should be addressed immediately and which can be planned later
Please note: The inspection identifies system conditions and recommended repairs. Excavation, extensive diagnostics, replacement parts, repairs, and certified backflow testing are not included unless specifically listed in your service agreement.