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Irrigation & Sprinkler Repair in Des Moines, IA

Compare 4 local irrigation & sprinkler repair pros. Typical service: $150–$485.

Top Irrigation & Sprinkler Repair Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Excel Lawns & Landscape

    4.8★ (111 reviews)

    4.8★ from 111 reviews

    +15153290294Website

  2. 2.Marquez Brothers Lawn & Landscaping

    4.8★ (30 reviews)

    4.8★ from 30 reviews

    +15155562699Website

  3. 3.DeVries Outdoors

    3.4★ (53 reviews)

    3.4★ from 53 reviews

    +15157207002Website

  4. 4.F

    +15153396897

Irrigation & Sprinkler Repair Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Sprinkler system repair$150–$485/job
Sprinkler head replacement$69–$173/job
Valve repair$92–$346/job
New sprinkler system$1,893–$4,131/job

Irrigation & Sprinkler Repair prices in Des Moines run about 15% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 4 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.3★ on average across 194 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling irrigation & sprinkler repair.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa has no handyman license, but anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL as a contractor
  • Registration carries a $50 fee and requires an Iowa unemployment insurance account number
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Iowa contractor registration (over $2,000 a year in construction)

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov

Irrigation & Sprinkler Repair FAQs for Des Moines

How much does sprinkler repair cost in Des Moines?

Sprinkler system repair in Des Moines typically runs $150-$485 per visit; replacing a few heads costs less, broken lines more.

How many irrigation repair companies serve Des Moines?

We track 4 irrigation and sprinkler repair companies serving Des Moines.

Is sprinkler repair in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Landscape labor in Des Moines runs about +15.4% versus the national average.

How much do lawns in Des Moines need irrigation?

Des Moines gets about 36.02 inches of rain a year; summer highs near 86F set how much the system has to make up.

Do irrigation contractors in IA need a license?

In IA, Iowa has no handyman license, but anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL as a contractor. Some states also license irrigators or require backflow testing; ask a Des Moines contractor which applies.

Should I repair or replace my sprinkler system in Des Moines?

If repairs approach half the cost of a new system, replacing is usually better; a Des Moines repair visit at $150-$485 is the place to start.

How many quotes should I get for sprinkler repair in Des Moines?

For a repair, one or two; with 4 irrigation companies serving Des Moines, ask whether the trip charge is included.

When should sprinklers be serviced in Des Moines?

Before the hot season, so leaks are fixed before Des Moines highs near 86F; in freezing climates, before the first hard freeze too.