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Picture this: you wake up in spring to a perfectly functioning irrigation system instead of burst pipes flooding your yard. Your investment stays protected through every Long Island freeze, and your water bills remain normal instead of skyrocketing from underground leaks you can’t see.
When April arrives, you turn on your system with complete confidence. No emergency calls to repair companies. No scrambling to replace damaged sprinkler heads or cracked manifolds. No dealing with soggy, damaged landscaping from burst pipes.
Just reliable irrigation ready to keep your Amityville property looking its best. The peace of mind alone makes professional winterization worth every penny.
We at Rolling Hills Property Services Inc. have been protecting Suffolk County irrigation systems for years, and we understand exactly what Long Island winters can do to unprotected sprinkler systems. We’re not some fly-by-night operation that shows up in fall and disappears by spring.
We’re your neighbors in Smithtown, fully licensed and insured, with the professional equipment needed to properly winterize irrigation systems. We’ve seen the aftermath of DIY attempts and cut-rate services—thousands in repair bills that could have been prevented with proper winterization.
Our team knows Amityville’s soil conditions, local climate patterns, and the specific challenges that Suffolk County properties face each winter. When temperatures drop below 32°F here, we know your system is protected.
We start by shutting off your main water supply and systematically preparing your irrigation controller for winter shutdown. Then comes the critical part—using our specialized compressor designed specifically for irrigation systems, we blow compressed air through each zone at precisely 70 PSI.
This isn’t a quick job. Zone by zone, we methodically force every drop of water out of your pipes, valves, sprinkler heads, and manifolds. We don’t rush this process because even small amounts of trapped water expand when frozen and cause major damage.
We ensure all outdoor pumps are properly drained and stored, verify your backflow preventer is protected, and set your controller to “off” mode. The entire winterization process takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your system’s complexity and number of zones.
You get a system that’s completely dry and ready for whatever Long Island winter throws at it.
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Our winterization service covers every component that water touches in your irrigation system. We protect underground pipes, above-ground valves, sprinkler heads, manifold boxes, and backflow preventers. Nothing gets overlooked because every part matters.
In Amityville, we typically schedule these services between mid-October and early November, before Long Island’s first hard freeze. This timing is crucial because even one night below 32°F can cause thousands in damage to an unprotected system. Suffolk County’s unpredictable weather patterns make early scheduling essential.
We bring professional-grade compressors that maintain exactly 70 PSI—the optimal pressure for thorough water removal without damaging delicate system components. Many contractors use shop compressors that are either too weak to remove all water or create excessive pressure that damages sprinkler heads and valves.
Our comprehensive service includes a final inspection to ensure your entire irrigation system is completely prepared for winter storage and ready for reliable spring startup.
The optimal window for winterizing irrigation systems in Amityville is between mid-October and early November, before consistent freezing temperatures arrive. Long Island can experience cold snaps as early as late October, and the winterization process is typically performed between October 1 and November 15.
Even one night with temperatures dropping below 32°F can cause significant damage to an unprotected system. We recommend scheduling your appointment by early October to ensure availability during peak season, when many property owners suddenly realize they need this critical service.
Weather patterns in Suffolk County can be unpredictable, so early scheduling gives you the best protection for your irrigation investment and avoids the stress of last-minute booking.
Without proper winterization, water trapped in your irrigation system will freeze and cause damage to underground sprinkler heads, pipes, pumps, valves and other system parts. This damage often results in cracked pipes, broken valves, and ruptured sprinkler heads.
Burst pipes can cause constant water flow into your yard, leading to high water bills from wasted water usage and requiring extensive line replacement in spring. The manifold, made of PVC, can shatter from expanding and contracting during freeze-thaw cycles.
If proper equipment isn’t used or service isn’t done correctly, it could cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs when your system is turned back on in spring. Professional winterization is insurance against these expensive problems.
While lawn sprinkler winterization may seem like a relatively quick DIY job, there are compelling reasons to hire a professional for this service. The winterization procedure requires comprehensive working knowledge of your specific system, including the layout of every irrigation zone.
Professional service using proper equipment can complete winterization in around 30 minutes, while amateur attempts using inadequate equipment can take upwards of three hours and still leave water in the system. Using improper equipment could create dangerous circumstances and potentially redirect water into your home, causing flooding.
If you don’t know your system well, it’s better to have a licensed irrigation contractor handle the procedure. The cost of professional service is minimal compared to potential repair bills from improper winterization.
Professional irrigation winterization is inexpensive compared to the money you’ll spend repairing or replacing a damaged system. The cost of having water removed and your system shut down is a minor investment to protect the lines, heads, valves, manifold and outside plumbing that make up your system.
The cost depends on your property size and the number of systems that need protection. Systems with more zones or special features require additional time and attention. Most companies provide free estimates so you can understand the investment involved.
Professional pricing remains competitive while delivering thorough protection that prevents costly freeze-damage repairs. Consider that spring repairs from freeze damage can easily cost thousands, making winterization an essential protective investment.
Our comprehensive winterization service covers every aspect of protecting your irrigation system for winter. We close the main valve to your sprinkler system, connect a high-volume compressor, and run air through each zone to push water out through the sprinkler heads.
Our compressors maintain a constant pressure of 70 PSI, which is the maximum safe pressure for residential and commercial sprinkler systems. Once completed, we check to ensure all equipment is closed, sprinkler heads are down, and your controller is set to “off” mode.
We remove and store outdoor pumps inside for winter protection and ensure backflow preventers are properly protected. Our goal is complete water removal from every component that could be damaged by freezing temperatures throughout Long Island’s winter season.
We at Rolling Hills Property Services Inc. combine local Suffolk County expertise with professional-grade equipment and proven winterization methods. We’re your dedicated partner for all property maintenance needs in Suffolk County, based in Smithtown with deep understanding of Long Island’s climate challenges.
Our skilled professionals pride themselves on exceptional workmanship, and we stand behind our work with your complete satisfaction as our top priority. We use specialized compressors designed specifically for irrigation systems rather than general-purpose equipment that can damage delicate components.
We understand the particular needs of Suffolk County properties, and we’re not seasonal contractors who disappear after fall. We’re your one company for all property needs, simplifying communication and management throughout the year.
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