Your Sprinklers Are Slowly Cracking Your Foundation
Every summer your Teravista lawn turns crispy by August, so you crank up the irrigation. But water pools near the house, and last month you noticed new cracks in the garage floor.
The real cost of waiting: Round Rock's clay soil expands and contracts with moisture swings. Uneven irrigation near your foundation causes differential settling—repairs start at $5K and go up fast.
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- Heavy clay soil needs deep, infrequent watering cycles—not the short daily bursts that cause runoff and foundation damage
- Forest Creek and Teravista HOAs have strict sprinkler head visibility rules requiring flush-mount rotors and specific coverage patterns
- Round Rock's water rates tier aggressively above 15K gallons—smart controllers pay for themselves in one summer
- Foundation soaker zones are critical here: irrigation pros design dedicated drip lines to maintain consistent moisture around your slab perimeter
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Questions to ask Round Rock contractors
Use these to separate experienced local pros from generalists who don't know the area.
- 1 Do you design foundation moisture zones as part of standard irrigation installs?
- 2 Are you familiar with Forest Creek and Teravista HOA irrigation requirements?
- 3 What smart controller brands do you recommend for Round Rock's tiered water rates?
Best time to start
Schedule in February-March before summer demand. Round Rock's established contractor base means faster availability than newer suburbs.
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Irrigation Installation & Repair questions from Round Rock homeowners
Frequently asked questions
How does irrigation protect my Round Rock foundation?
Clay soil shrinks when dry, pulling away from your foundation. Dedicated soaker zones maintain consistent moisture 18 inches from your slab year-round. This prevents the expansion/contraction cycle that causes cracks and settling.
Will my Teravista HOA approve visible sprinkler heads?
Most Round Rock HOAs require flush-mount pop-up heads that sit below mowing height. Your installer should spec Hunter or Rain Bird pop-ups rated for the coverage area—exposed risers typically get violation notices.
Why is my water bill still high with 'efficient' sprinklers?
Spray heads lose 30-40% to evaporation and wind in Round Rock's summer heat. Converting beds to drip and using MP rotators for turf cuts consumption dramatically while improving plant health.
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