Sprinkler freeze damage repair in Ocean County: If your irrigation system was not winterized, was winterized late, or came through a hard freeze with a cracked backflow preventer or a broken line, Coastal Mist Irrigation finds and repairs the damage. We work across Toms River, Brick, Lacey Township, Bayville, Jackson, Barnegat, and Manahawkin. Call or text 609-548-5187. Emergency repairs, call anytime.
If water is spraying from the backflow preventer or bubbling up in the yard, do this first:
Water expands when it turns to ice. Inside a closed pipe or fitting there is nowhere for it to go, so the part splits. The parts that fail, roughly in the order they freeze:
| Part | What you see | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Backflow preventer | Water spraying from the brass body or the test ports when the supply is turned on | $300 to $600 to replace |
| Valves | A zone that will not shut off, or a flooded valve box | $80 to $200 per valve |
| Spray and rotor heads | Cracked bodies, heads that leak at the base or do not rise | $15 to $40 per head |
| Lateral lines | Wet or sunken spots between heads, a zone with no pressure | $150 to $400 per break |
A single hard freeze on an unprotected system commonly causes $500 to $1,500 in damage. These are general ranges, not a quote. Most repair visits start with a diagnostic fee that is credited toward the work.
Most freeze damage is found in April, not January. The system is off all winter, so a cracked pipe shows no sign until the water is turned back on. Signs at startup:
This is why we pressurize the system slowly and walk every zone at a spring startup, and do not just flip the controller on.
We isolate the system, find each break, and replace what is cracked: backflow assemblies, valves, manifolds, fittings, heads, and sections of pipe. Sandy Ocean County soil makes most breaks quick to dig up. After the repair we pressure-test the zone and run it to confirm the fix before we leave. If the freeze exposed a design problem, such as pipe that is too shallow or a backflow in an exposed spot, we will tell you what it would take to prevent a repeat.
It is not too late. A blowout in late November or December still protects everything that has not already frozen. Close the shutoff, drain the backflow using our guide to winterizing a backflow preventer, and call for the next available slot.
A winterization runs $85 to $150 for most homes. See what happens if you do not winterize, the winterization and blow-out service, or put it on autopilot with an annual service plan.
Is freeze damage covered by homeowners insurance?
That depends on your policy. We can provide an itemized invoice describing the damage for you to submit.
Can a cracked backflow preventer be repaired?
Sometimes a rebuild kit will fix internal parts. A cracked brass body has to be replaced.
How fast can you get here?
We are based in Lacey Township and can usually reach home-base towns quickly. Call and we will tell you honestly when we can be there.
See repairs and maintenance, the Ocean County repair cost guide, or the Ocean County hub for every town we cover.
In Monmouth County, see sprinkler freeze damage repair in Monmouth County.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Emergency repairs — call anytime.
Call or text Coastal Mist Irrigation at 609-548-5187, schedule online, or request a free quote. Licensed and insured in New Jersey — NJ LIC#719827 · LICBP-726164. Read what your neighbors say on our reviews page.