First, let me just say how patient and kind Bruce (owner), Corbin, and Felippe (sp?) were. I asked them right off if they would mind if I watched the happenings, because I love to watch and learn how things are made/put together/fixed so that I can understand the processes better. I'm sure they would rather I wasn't out there as much as I was lol, but my intent was definitely not to micro-manage something I knew nothing about, but to learn. Not once did any of them show a single bit of irritation at my questions and curiosity, they were only ever very kind.
My sprinkler system is very old and was, apparently, put together in a rather convoluted way. Bruce (Maxwell) was able to find the missing zone box(es) within a relatively short time, where another company was unable to after several hours. But the biggest problem (and boy was/is it a problem) came from our large sycamore tree and it's prolific root system; our sprinkler lines and wires were literally encapsulated within the roots... swallowed whole (see photos)!
Every proverbial corner the guys turned there was another large root in the way! Chain saws, sawzalls, axes, crow bars, and large metal mallets were amongst the tools used to fix a sprinkler system lol. Crazy! I couldn't believe the challenge -- and I was only watching, not doing the physical work (although I honestly wouldn't have minded helping).
I'm definitely more educated now in the challenges that can take place in what I honestly perceived as a physical, but not especially complicated area of landscaping. Boy was I wrong.
They are the most diligent, dedicated, problem solvers and were able to get my entire system up and running after A LOT of VERY hard work. It took longer than any of us wanted and expected; several days and a lot of hours were put in, through no fault of any person, but through every fault of nature.
The final cost was more than we were planning on, but these guys worked so hard (which I would be ignorant of had I not been out there watching) and they earned every dollar. I am impressed with all of the quiet, quick after-hour visits just to check everything is as it should be. I'm grateful I discovered Maxwell Landscape Company and that they didn't give up on my "yard from ****" ;-). I'm hoping to use their services for years to come in the lawn and landscape arena, but really hope none of us have to deal with the sprinkler system again!