General Pricing for Swing Pipe, CRE or CRT Fittings, and Sprinkler-Head Connection Repairs

The cost to repair a sprinkler-head connection depends on whether the existing underground fitting can be reused, whether a new CRE or CRT is required, and whether the sprinkler head itself is being replaced.

The following figures describe general Hunter HydroTech pricing practices at the time this article was prepared. Final pricing can vary with excavation, access, soil, roots, pipe condition, system pressure, travel, head type, and other repairs discovered during testing.

Basic swing assembly replacement

A basic swing assembly consisting of two swing elbows and a piece of swing pipe is generally priced around $30 for replacement when the underground fitting remains usable and no sprinkler head is included.

CRE or CRT assembly replacement

A CRE or CRT assembly generally includes:

• New CRE or CRT fitting
• Correct Oetiker stainless crimp clamp
• Two swing elbows
• Swing pipe

Hunter HydroTech generally prices this assembly around $40 plus the cost of the sprinkler head when completed as part of applicable repair work.

Buried fitting-leak repair

When the head is not being replaced and the primary work is excavation and repair of a leaking buried fitting, pricing may be around $70. This reflects the time required to locate, expose, reconstruct, flush, pressurize, test, and restore the area.

What can change the price?

• Deep or difficult excavation
• Large roots around the fitting
• Short, brittle, or damaged poly pipe
• Multiple leaking fittings
• Unknown or incompatible parts
• Rotor versus spray-head cost
• Additional nozzle or coverage work
• Valve, wiring, pressure, or zone-line problems

Why the smallest part is not the entire repair cost

The elbows and short pipe section are only part of the work. A dependable repair requires controlled excavation, correct fitting identification, flushing, leak testing, head alignment, soil compaction, and complete zone operation.

Request current pricing

Prices can change as materials and operating costs change. Homeowners should request a current estimate for their property rather than treating an educational cost guide as a permanent quote.

Hunter HydroTech provides sprinkler-head, fitting, swing assembly, valve, pipe, wiring, controller, backflow, and pump-system service throughout Southeast Michigan.