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When we winterize your irrigation system, you get complete peace of mind through Brentwood’s harsh winters. Your sprinkler pipes stay intact, your water bills stay normal, and your system fires right back up in spring without expensive repairs.
You won’t deal with flooded yards from burst lines or the headache of replacing damaged components. Our professional compressed air blowout removes every drop of water from every zone, valve, and fitting.
That means no freeze damage, no emergency calls, and no surprises when it’s time to start watering again.
We at Rolling Hills Property Services Inc. have been protecting Suffolk County properties for years, and we understand exactly what Long Island winters do to irrigation systems. We’re not just another contractor – we’re your neighbors who live with the same freeze-thaw cycles that destroy unprepared sprinkler systems.
Our licensed and insured team uses professional-grade equipment designed specifically for irrigation winterization. We’ve seen the costly damage that happens when systems aren’t properly prepared, and we’ve built our reputation on making sure it never happens to our customers.
When Brentwood homeowners need reliable irrigation protection, they call us because we show up on time, do the job right, and stand behind our work.
Our winterization process is thorough but efficient. First, we shut down your irrigation controller and turn off the main water supply to prevent any new water from entering the system during the blowout process.
Next, we connect our professional-grade compressor to your system and work through each zone individually. We pump compressed air through every line until only air comes out of the sprinkler heads – no water, no moisture, no risk.
Finally, we drain and disconnect your backflow preventer, shut off any auxiliary connections, and set your controller to winter mode. The entire process typically takes around 30 minutes depending on your system size, and when we’re done, your irrigation system is completely protected from freeze damage.
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Our comprehensive winterization service protects every component of your irrigation system. We handle the main supply line, all zone valves, sprinkler heads, drip irrigation lines, and backflow preventers using equipment specifically designed for this work.
In Brentwood and throughout Suffolk County, we see temperatures that regularly drop well below freezing. That’s why we don’t cut corners – we use high-pressure compressed air to ensure complete water removal from every part of your system, including low spots where water typically collects.
You also get our satisfaction guarantee. If your system suffers freeze damage after our winterization service, we stand behind our work. This level of protection is why property managers and homeowners throughout Suffolk County trust us with their irrigation investments year after year.
You should schedule your irrigation winterization between early October and mid-November, before the first hard freeze hits Brentwood. Long Island’s weather can be unpredictable, and waiting too long puts your system at risk.
The key is getting it done before temperatures consistently drop to 32°F or below. Even one unexpected freeze can cause thousands of dollars in damage if water is still in your lines. We typically see our busiest winterization period in late October and early November, so calling early ensures you get scheduled before the rush.
If you skip winterization, you’re almost guaranteed to have problems when spring arrives. Water left in your irrigation pipes will freeze and expand, causing pipes to crack or burst completely. Your PVC manifold can shatter from the freeze-thaw cycles we get here in Suffolk County.
Once pipes burst, you’ll have water flowing continuously into your yard, driving up your water bill and creating a muddy mess. Come spring, you’ll be looking at expensive repairs or even complete system replacement. The cost of winterization is minimal compared to the thousands you might spend fixing freeze damage.
While it’s technically possible, DIY winterization comes with serious risks. You need a large, professional-grade air compressor that produces 80-100 cubic feet per minute to properly clear all water from your system. Most homeowners don’t have access to this equipment.
Using inadequate equipment means water gets left behind in low spots and fittings, which defeats the purpose entirely. Worse, improper use of compressed air can damage your system or even cause personal injury. Professional winterization takes us about 30 minutes with the right tools, while a DIY attempt with rental equipment often takes hours and may not be effective.
Professional winterization typically costs between $75-150 depending on your system size and complexity. Most Brentwood homeowners with standard residential systems fall right in that range. The exact cost depends on how many zones you have and whether there are any special features like drip irrigation or multiple backflow preventers.
This investment protects irrigation systems that often cost thousands of dollars to install or replace. When you consider that burst pipes can lead to hundreds or thousands in repair costs, plus potential water damage to your property, professional winterization pays for itself many times over.
Our complete winterization service covers every aspect of your irrigation system. We shut down and drain your controller, turn off the main water supply, and use professional compressed air to blow out every zone individually. We also drain and disconnect your backflow preventer and handle any auxiliary connections like hose bibs tied into the system.
We inspect each zone as we work to identify any potential issues that might need attention before spring startup. If we find problems, we’ll let you know so you can address them during the off-season. The entire process ensures your system is completely protected from freeze damage throughout the winter months.
You should wait to reactivate your irrigation system until after the last deep freeze of the season, typically in late March or early April here in Suffolk County. The exact timing depends on the specific weather patterns each year, so it’s important to monitor local forecasts.
Turning the system on too early and then getting hit with another freeze can cause the same damage you avoided by winterizing in the fall. We offer spring startup services that include a full system inspection, checking for any winter damage, and proper reactivation of all components. This ensures everything is working correctly before the growing season begins.
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