Neighbor's Sprinkler Head Is On My Property
Occasionally I will get a phone call from a person stating something like "My neighbor's sprinkler head is on my property, what do I do?" My answer to this depends on a few things. First of all, how far over on your property is the sprinkler head? Second, is this really bothering you or your neighbor that much? Third, do you plan on doing anything to the landscape such as re-designing or adding hard-scape to the yard?
If the head is on a few inches over on your neighbor's property (or vice-versa), it is not bothering you or them, and you don't foresee anything causing the sprinkler head to be in the way of any projects (such as adding a fence) then I really wouldn't worry about it. However, this type of thing can really bother some people and if that is the case, then you and your neighbor need to work out a simple agreement and move the sprinkler head. If one or both of you have irrigation knowledge, than this can be a fairly simple task. If not, just call a professional and agree to split the cost (unless you feel that you shouldn't be responsible for the cost).
This can be fairly simple and done in a couple different ways. If the head is attached to funny pipe (pe - flex pipe) you may just be able to dig up the head, expose the swing assembly (pe-flex pipe) and shorten it by cutting to the size needed for the head to lay down on the correct side of the property line. Another way is to dig up the head, dig around the pvc, and then either re-route the pvc pipe, or shorten the pvc pipe.
I must admit that my company has been guilty of accidentally installing a sprinkler head or two slightly on the wrong side of the property line. This was done when clear survey or mark-out stakes were not available and we were going by the customer's approximate point. Even if you think you know exactly where the property line is because a fence or something has marked it out for several years, you may be surprised one day when you get a new neighbor who decides to get a fresh survey done for whatever reason and then you learn that your property is actually 3 inches to the right than you always thought it was!
Believe it or not, these types of things do happen. If you find yourself on one side or the other of this, do not freak out or get all worried. There is always a solution and it is usually easier than you think. The best way to handle the situation is to be calm and friendly. There is no need to start a war with the neighbor's over a little sprinkler head. Good luck!
Scott
http://www.autolawnsprinklers.com
If the head is on a few inches over on your neighbor's property (or vice-versa), it is not bothering you or them, and you don't foresee anything causing the sprinkler head to be in the way of any projects (such as adding a fence) then I really wouldn't worry about it. However, this type of thing can really bother some people and if that is the case, then you and your neighbor need to work out a simple agreement and move the sprinkler head. If one or both of you have irrigation knowledge, than this can be a fairly simple task. If not, just call a professional and agree to split the cost (unless you feel that you shouldn't be responsible for the cost).
This can be fairly simple and done in a couple different ways. If the head is attached to funny pipe (pe - flex pipe) you may just be able to dig up the head, expose the swing assembly (pe-flex pipe) and shorten it by cutting to the size needed for the head to lay down on the correct side of the property line. Another way is to dig up the head, dig around the pvc, and then either re-route the pvc pipe, or shorten the pvc pipe.
I must admit that my company has been guilty of accidentally installing a sprinkler head or two slightly on the wrong side of the property line. This was done when clear survey or mark-out stakes were not available and we were going by the customer's approximate point. Even if you think you know exactly where the property line is because a fence or something has marked it out for several years, you may be surprised one day when you get a new neighbor who decides to get a fresh survey done for whatever reason and then you learn that your property is actually 3 inches to the right than you always thought it was!
Believe it or not, these types of things do happen. If you find yourself on one side or the other of this, do not freak out or get all worried. There is always a solution and it is usually easier than you think. The best way to handle the situation is to be calm and friendly. There is no need to start a war with the neighbor's over a little sprinkler head. Good luck!
Scott
http://www.autolawnsprinklers.com
posted by Irrigationman at
8:49 PM
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