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Old 08-22-2024, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by virtue51 View Post
I had Massey's irrigation maintenance service -- I fired Massey. There was a major leak in a flowerbed and they were scheduled to come in two weeks. When Massey came for the routine maintenance service, the report indicated no issues and no leaks were found. The leak in the flowerbed was obvious because it was like a small geyser.

Now, I use American Irrigation -- they are honest, professional and knowledgable. The price is reasonable. The phone number is 407-910-2111.
I called American Irrigation. I don't know what you consider reasonable pricing, but their minimum cost is way higher than Massey. Massey charges $40 per quarter for a regular check and adjustment of the system. If I have a leak or broken nozzle, they will respond within a day or so, and most of the time, they will replace a nozzle or riser for free. If the repair is more extensive, I have never been charged more than $50 for the repair. A few years ago, they raised 5 pop-up sprinklers by 6 inches, and the charge was only $15 each.

American Irrigation charges a minimum of $85-95 per hour every time they come to your house, even for the quarterly inspection and adjustment. And, they don't guarantee any special treatment or pricing for regular maintenance customers. So, if they just come to screw in a broken nozzle, you will pay at least $85 plus the cost for parts. I don't consider this reasonable pricing at all.