Basic
$53 – $134 each
Standard 4 in. pop-up head of the same type as the one removed, nozzle set and arc adjusted

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Professional replacement of one lawn sprinkler head (spray or rotor) in an existing irrigation system, including part, dig-out and adjustment.
Sprinkler Heads in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $63 to $158 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for sprinkler heads.
National average: $60 – $151 each
$53 – $134 each
Standard 4 in. pop-up head of the same type as the one removed, nozzle set and arc adjusted
$63 – $158 each
Heavier-duty 4 in. pop-up head of the same type with check valve to stop low-head drainage, nozzle and arc adjusted
$78 – $198 each
Pressure-regulated 4 in. pop-up head of the same type with check valve and matched-precipitation nozzle, flexible swing connection
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $28 – $71 | each |
| Labor | labor | $22 – $55 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.20 – $19 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $6.20 – $13 | each |
Rotor sprinkler head on a riser watering a planted bed
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