Map the affected area
Identify whether one plant, one branch of tubing or the whole bed is affected. Note recent planting, digging or landscape changes. Describe any visible disconnected tubing without pulling buried lines or unfamiliar fittings apart.
Repair scope
Ask whether the assessment covers damaged tubing, connections, emitters and the system's filtration and pressure requirements. A repair should restore appropriate delivery rather than simply increasing runtime to compensate for blocked or damaged components.
Future maintenance
Request a simple layout record and the specifications of replacement components. Confirm whether changes to plant spacing require reworking the distribution rather than repeatedly extending individual lines.
Useful question
Is this a local tubing repair or a sign that the bed's irrigation arrangement no longer matches the landscape?