As of 2026, most Spokane homeowners pay $75 to $150 for a sprinkler blowout, $85 to $175 for a spring startup, $75 to $400 for a repair, $60 to $120 for a backflow test, and $3,500 to $7,500 for a new residential sprinkler system. Repairs and startups are billed by the service call, and the final cost depends on what the job turns up; new systems get a free estimate.
| Job | Typical price (2026) |
|---|---|
| Sprinkler blowout / winterization by zone count; large lots and drip zones more | $75 to $150 |
| Spring startup repairs found are billed separately | $85 to $175 |
| Sprinkler repair (most jobs) the final cost depends on what the job turns up | $75 to $400 |
| Broken or clogged spray head | $50 to $120 |
| Leaking zone valve | $100 to $250 |
| Solenoid or wiring fault | $90 to $200 |
| Cracked lateral pipe | $150 to $400 |
| Controller problem more if it needs replacing | $75 to $300 |
| Backflow test per assembly | $60 to $120 |
| Backflow rebuild / replacement residential PVB or DCVA | $150 to $300 / $250 to $600 |
| Smart controller, installed before the City of Spokane $100 WaterSense rebate | $300 to $600 |
| Drip for garden beds added to an existing system | $300 to $900 |
| New sprinkler system front yard only from about $2,500; large lots $7,500 to $12,000; free estimate | $3,500 to $7,500 |
What moves the price
Zone count is the biggest factor for blowouts and startups. For repairs it is the part and how hard the fault is to reach: a head is quick, a valve buried under landscaping or a wire under new concrete takes longer. For new systems it is property size, zone count, soil (rocky and clay pockets trench slower), your water service capacity, and add-ons like drip or a smart controller.
What a cheap quote can leave out
On a new system, ask whether the price includes the backflow assembly Washington requires ($250 to $600 installed), the permit, and putting the lawn back. On a blowout, ask whether every zone gets high-volume air and whether the backflow is drained; a small shop compressor leaves water in the low spots.
Questions
Do you charge for estimates?
New systems, additions and fire-damage insurance estimates are free. Repairs and startups are billed by the service call. The technician gives you a good estimate, and the final cost depends on what the job turns up.
Why is my quote different from these ranges?
Zone count, system age, soil, access and parts move the price. These are typical ranges from Revive's own guides as of 2026; your technician or written estimate gives the real number for your yard.