Sprinkler systems hide leaks under lawns and beds. Broken heads, cracked valves and buried lines can waste a lot of water, especially during the long dry season.
Signs you may need irrigation and sprinkler leak detection
- Soggy patches while sprinklers are off
- Zones with weak spray or no spray
- Sudden jump in summer water use
- Mosquito-friendly standing water near beds
Start at the usual suspects: the backflow preventer near the main shutoff, valve boxes, and sprinkler heads that stay wet between runs. A leak at the backflow preventer often shows as a damp patch right around the unit, even when the system has not run for days.
How we find the leak
We test each zone, check valves and backflow devices, and trace buried lines to find the failed fitting.
See the full overview in how leak detection works.
What affects the cost
Cost depends on how many zones there are and how complex the layout is.
Where we provide it
We provide irrigation and sprinkler leak detection throughout Citrus Heights, including these neighborhoods:
- Birdcage Heights
- Sylvan Old Auburn Road
- Sunrise Ranch
- Stock Ranch
- Northwest Citrus Heights
- Cirby Ranch
- Chase
- Arcade Creek
- Park Oaks
- Sunrise Oaks
Frequently asked questions
Is irrigation leak detection different from household leak detection?
Yes. The lines are shallow, plastic and zoned by valves, so we test them zone by zone.
When is the best time to check my sprinklers?
Before summer and any time your water use spikes during watering season.
Think you have a leak?
Call AquaTrace Leak Detection to describe what you are seeing in Citrus Heights and get a plan to find it.
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Last updated: October 25, 2026.