Will a Sprinkler System Cause Water Damage?

Just because a lawn sprinkler system operates on the exterior of your home doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have the potential to wreak havoc on the interior. Yes, while residential flooding is mostly associated with heavy rains, broken water pipes and clogged or overflowing appliances, sprinkler systems have the potential to do damage too. Here’s a look:

  • Overspray: When sprinklers overshoot their intended watering targets and spray on or near building walls, water can seep into the foundation and possibly into your basement.
  • Improper installation: You sprinkler system delivers water to different zones via a series of underground rubber tubes or hoses that connect to the home’s water line. But if these hoses run too close to the foundation and there happens to be a leak in them, homeowners may unknowingly find themselves with water inside their property.
  • Broken pipes: As we noted above, sprinkler systems tap into the home’s water line. Usually, part of the system is installed within the home in order to accomplish this. However, if the sprinkler pipes inside the home become frozen or damaged, it will become a problem inside the home.
  • User error: Installing a rain sensor with your system will analyze rainfall to determine whether or not your lawn needs watering. This can help prevent excessive water buildup around the property. Also, it’s recommended to have your system professionally started up every spring and winterized every fall to ensure correct operation.

Sprinkler systems are one of a home’s great conveniences when it comes to watering grass and plants during the warm weather months. But failure to properly maintain or troubleshoot these systems can potentially lead to costly water damage and subsequent mold growth.

MASTER SERVICE GROUP, INC.

22032 N. State Route 59

Barrington, IL 60010

+1 847 250 9594

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