Answer: No Explanation: A properly installed and adjusted sprinkler system should not be damaged by mowing your lawn. Breaks occur when sprinkler heads elevated too far or nozzles are not properly storing themselves after watering. Replacing or adjusting heads can remedy this potential damage. |
Eugene Sprinkler Service |
Answer: No Explanation: If the sprinkler heads are placed at proper height there is no need to worry about running them over with the lawnmower. |
O-Tex Irrigation |
Answer: No Explanation: Sprinkler heads should be installed level with the base of the turf to avoid lawn mower damage. Equally as important is installing all sprinkler heads far enough away from adjacent concrete walks, driveways, and curbs to prevent damage from edgers.
Older sprinkler systems can develop shifting heads due to tree roots and freeze - thaw cycles in colder climates. If the system is properly maintained and serviced these issues can be easily resolved before any damage from lawn maintenance occurs. |
Mist-O-Matic, Inc |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: as long as it installed at the right height |
Turning Point Landscape Services |
Answer: No Explanation: If the sprinklers are installed correctly they should not ever be in conflict with routine lawn mowing or other lawn cultural practices |
Berkshire Gardens Turf Services Inc |
Answer: No Explanation: If the irrigation system has been installed properly, the sprinkler heads will rest below the grass line which allows the lawn mower blades to pass over the heads. |
DIAMONDBACK Service Management |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: It depends on the type of sprinkler Explanation: Pop up sprinkler heads have gotten much more popular, and they're fairly hard to take out with a lawnmower. |
All Star Clean Up |
Answer: No Explanation: if qualified company does the work |
oasis well drilling & irrigation |
Answer: No Explanation: Generally mowers do not damage sprinkler heads. However, if the head does not retract or the mower is a heavy riding mower damage can occur. |
LawnScapes |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: All sprinkler heads should not be damaged if correctly installed ( top of sprinkler head level with the dirt )and with flexible "funny" pipe to prevent damage to pvc pipe when any weight is applied to sprinkler head . |
Carroll Landscape & Irrigation |
Answer: It depends on the type of sprinkler Explanation: Proper maintenance will prevent spray heads that stay "up" |
My Sprinkler Medic |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Yes they well if the lawnmower is not set to the proper height. |
Land Tech Landscapes |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: It depends on the type of sprinkler Explanation: Use adjustable, resizable sprinkler risers. |
RB Home Solutions |
Answer: No Explanation: If installed correctly sprinkler heads should sit, just below or at grade level. Typically you are cutting the grass at a setting of 3-4 inches, so the heads should be safe below the lawn mower. You can roll your lawn mower right over the top. |
Colorado Sprinkler Service LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Sprinkler heads are designed so they are not damaged by lawn mowers, even larger commercial riders will not damage them. |
TANZ Inc |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: It depends on the type of sprinkler Explanation: Yes, This is possible but not common. Depending on if your heads are placed to high, this may be an issue. Your irrigation specialist should confirm that your heads are placed at the proper height to avoid damage while still effectively watering your lawn. |
Premier Lawn Care |
Answer: No Explanation: Pending your not using a large tractor you shouldn't have any problems. |
BlueMark Water |
Answer: No Explanation: If they are installed properly it won't hurt them. |
Property Enhancements, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Yes, if the heads are installed improperly at the wrong height and if they are stuck up after running and are not pushed back down. |
Lawn Saver Irrigation |
Answer: No Explanation: You always want you sprinkler heads to sit level with your lawn, so you mower will easily clear it while mowing the lawn |
Green Leaf Landscape |
Answer: No Explanation: if installed right it will not |
vetorinos landscaping and irrigation,llc |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: The sprinklers are designed to be at level grade and pop up only when they are on. |
Direct Home Service |
Answer: No Explanation: Sprinkler heads are installed at grade level out of the reach of normal lawn cutting |
Aqua Tech Irrigation |
Answer: It depends on the type of sprinkler Explanation: the sprinklers are installed properly know no lawnmower should ever come in contact with a pop open but there are juices were both sprinklers or for some reason put in areas of the don't belong in I don't understand house some companies get away with it because I've personally had to replace sprinklers just out of the issue of avoiding obstacle |
Webster's Lawn care |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: No As long as the head are set just below grade of sod |
Bayside Landscape |
Answer: No Explanation: Not if they are installed correctly. They will however get damaged when they wear out and fail because they will start to stick up and not retract. This is an indication that they need to be replaced. |
AQUAMAX SPRINKLER SYSTEMS |
Answer: Not sure Explanation: My company sells building fire sprinkler systems, not lawn sprinkler systems. |
SimplexGrinnell |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: If the system is installed correctly your mower will not cause harm to your system |
Stricklins Landscaping |
Answer: No Explanation: Modern lawn sprinklers retract into the ground when working properly and are installed correctly. Some caution is necessary to detect sprinklers that may have not have retracted properly |
Accurate Waterfalls & Irrigation |