Underground sprinkles

Unlike underground utilities, there is nothing that can be done to locate underground sprinkler lines aside from physically digging for them. As a result sprinkler lines will be damaged on occassion. The good news is that, once damaged, the lines are usually very easy to fix with parts from your local hardware store. If you have an idea where the sprinkler lines run, inform your fence contractor and ask them to take precautions when digging. However, as stated earlier, there is not much that can be done and most fence contractors will have a clause in the contract that states that you, the property owner, will be responsible for any underground sprinkler line damage.

If possible, the best strategy to prevent sprinkler line damage is to install the sprinkler system after the fence is constructed. Learn more about which order to do your landscaping in.