Preventing Sprinkler Water Damage To Your Home

It's a warm Georgia evening. Your lawn is looking fresh and green thanks to your trusty sprinkler system. Everything seems perfect... until you notice water pooling near your foundation. You go into your basement and see water seeping in. You think to yourself, "Wait a minute… is my sprinkler system actually flooding my house?" The answer is YES, and it happens a lot more often than you’d think!

Sprinkler systems are designed to keep your yard lush and beautiful, but they can cause serious water damage to your home when things go wrong. Here’s what you need to know to prevent a sprinkler system disaster.

How Can a Sprinkler System Cause Water Damage?

1. Broken or Leaking Sprinkler Heads

A cracked or broken sprinkler head may spray water directly against your home’s windows, walls, or even the foundation. Over time, the extra moisture can seep into your house, causing water damage and mold.

2. Over-Watering & Poor Drainage

Too much water in your yard is a bad thing! Saturated soil makes it hard for water to drain properly. If your home has improper drainage, water can pool around your foundation which will eventually leak into your basement or crawlspace causing an expensive mess.

3. Burst Pipes & Line Leaks

If your underground sprinkler lines were improperly installed or are very old they may crack or burst over time. A burst line will dump gallons of water into your yard—and straight toward your foundation (yikes!).

4. Faulty Timer or Sensor Malfunctions

Most sprinkler systems come with timers and sensors which help to prevent over-watering. If these malfunction your sprinklers could run non-stop, which will dump an excessive amount of water around your home.

5. Improperly Positioned Sprinkler Heads

If your sprinkler heads aren't aimed correctly, or if they are too close to your house they could be spraying water against your house instead of your lawn. We have seen a lot of rotted siding from this! Other issues include leaks and even foundation cracks.

How to Prevent Sprinkler System Water Damage

A flooded home is a homeowner’s nightmare. The good news is that sprinkler-related water damage is 100% preventable! Here’s how:

Inspect Your Sprinkler System Regularly
Regularl check for any leaks, broken sprinkler heads, or any water pooling in your yard. A quick visual inspection can save you thousands in potential repairs. If you don't trust yourself then hire a professional that can help see things you may miss.
Adjust Sprinkler Heads
Position sprinkler heads away from your house to avoid spraying water onto your siding, windows and your home's foundation.
Install a Rain Sensor
A rain sensor will shut off your sprinkler system during or after a heavy rainstorm, which will prevent excess moisture near your home.
Ensure Proper Drainage
Make sure your yard slopes away from your home so excess water will drain awayy. Consider installing a French drain or a sump pump which can help redirect water away from your home's foundation.
Winterize Your System
If temperatures drop in Georgia, your underground pipes could freeze and burst. Shut off and drain your system before winter hits to avoiid unexpected flooding and water damage.

What to Do if Your Home is Flooded from a Sprinkler System

If you notice water damage from your sprinkler system, do not wait—act fast! Water damage moves fast and can quickly lead to mold growth and very expensive structural repairs.

Shut off your sprinkler system immediately.
Assess the damage—check your basement, crawlspace, or foundation for signs of water damage and leaks.
Call First In Restoration to mitigate and repair the damage before it worsens.

Call the Experts—First In Restoration Has You Covered!

If your home has suffered from sprinkler system flooding, don’t panic! First In Restoration is the best water damage restoration company in Georgia. Our team is ready to help with expert water extraction, drying, and repairs to get your home back to normal fast.

Call us today at 470-748-0225 for immediate assistance or learn more: www.firstinrestoration.com