45.00 up to 12 zones all year long!
(add $5 for each additional zones over 12)
We are experienced, insured and our sprinkler blowouts comes with a worry free spring start up warranty!
Note: Warranty is only valid if the blowout is done before the first hard freeze of the year.
Blowing out sprinklers is where a professional
will attach an air compressor to the system and literally "blow out" the
water from the lines, pipes and other parts.
A professional knows how much volume and pressure to use when
blowing out sprinklers, as many do-it-yourselfers typically use an
insufficient volume of air and after having forced some water
out, the air will ride over the top of the remaining water. This results
in the remaining water draining into low spots and subjecting the
system to freeze damage.
Sprinkler pipes and backflow assemblies are at risk of freezing
and breaking when
temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Immediate damage
can occur to
exposed pipes and sprinkler apparatus with the first freeze of
winter. Further damage
can result as extended freezing temperatures and wind chill
conditions cause the soil
to freeze at the same depth as the underground pipes. In many
cases, homeowners are not aware that their pipes have sustained damage
until they begin watering in the
spring and discover leaks in their yards!
Not every company uses the same equipment. There are many types of air compressors, we use a diesel tow-behind compressor that has an air output of 210 CFM. The pressure is not excessive, but the amount of air is constant even with a large commercial irrigation system. When we arrive, we turn off the water supply to the sprinkler system, open any system drains, connect the air compressor to the system, blow out all of the lines, and open any drains on the outside of the house. Lastly we set all valves on the pressure vacuum breaker to the positions that they need to be in for the freezing weather.
A properly winterized sprinkler blowout can be the difference between an easy spring start up and weeks if not months of problems the following season.QUESTIONS:
Q: Do I need to be home and What should I do to prepare to get my service done?
A: No, you do not need to be home at the time of service. If you are not home please:
Make sure a gate is unlocked and any mean dogs are put away. (nice dogs are okay with me!)
Make sure to shut off the water source to your sprinkler system prior to our arrival.
Q: If I am not there then how can I Pay you.
A: You can leave a check or cash in a door, milk box, under a doormat, in your BBQ grill, in your Sprinkler Box etc, or pay over the phone by credit card before or after the service.
If you do not feel comfortable leaving payment when you are not home we will be happy to mail or email an invoice to you in which you can pay online via online banking, pay online using a credit card or simply place a check in the mail.
For weekly and bi-weekly customers your sprinkler blowout will just be added to your monthly invoice. call in with a credit/debit card or I can email you an invoice and you can pay online
Q: How often should I have my sprinklers blown out?
A: You only need to have your sprinkler system winterized once a year. Make sure to winterize your
system before the seasons first hard freeze. There after there is no guarentees or warranty that all
the water can be flushed out of your system and you will not sustain costly damage. Just because
you did not blow them out during the first hard freeze, get them blown out as soon as possible.
The longer it freezes outside the farther down the freeze travels in the soil. If you do not blow
them out you are virtually guarenteeing a disaster which will cost you alot of money to repair. In
some cases the entire sprinkler system may have to be replaced.
Q: Do you offer a service to come and turn my system back on in the spring?
A: Yes, Spring Sprinkler System Start-up/Tune-up - $45
Service includes:
- Make sure all drains are closed.
- Inspect for breaks or damage.
- Make sure bleed valve seals do not need to be replaced. .
- Make sure all solenoid valves are completely closed.
- Open irrigation or water valves.
- Activate the controller, Install new battery when applicable set watering schedule.
- Test all valves in the system.
- Inspect and adjust all sprinkler heads for proper water coverage
- Repair line breaks and broken sprinkler heads if needed. Repair charges may be an additional billing.
- Check cleanliness of all lines, heads and nozzles. Trim sod from around all heads and flush lines as necessary.
Don't Get Caught This Year
With Broken Pipes!
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