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Come spring, you’re the neighbor whose system fires up perfectly while others deal with burst pipes and emergency repair crews.
No cracked lines flooding your basement. No frantic calls to find available contractors during the busiest season. No sticker shock from replacement estimates that could’ve been avoided.
You made the smart call in fall. Professional winterization means every drop of water gets blown out with commercial-grade equipment. Your system sleeps safely through Central Islip’s brutal winter months, ready to wake up and work when you need it most.
We at Rolling Hills Property Services Inc protect irrigation systems across Suffolk County because we’ve lived through these winters ourselves. We know what February looks like here, and we know what it takes to keep your system intact.
Every technician on our team is licensed, insured, and experienced with the specific challenges Central Islip properties face. We use professional-grade compressors designed for this exact job, not borrowed equipment that might leave water behind.
You’re working with neighbors who understand that your irrigation system represents a significant investment in your property. We treat it with the same care we’d want for our own homes.
First, we shut off your water supply and drain the backflow preventer completely. This prevents any new water from sneaking into the system during our work.
Then comes the critical blowout phase. Our commercial compressor connects to your system and methodically pushes pressurized air through each zone. We’re not rushing through this part—every pipe, every valve, every sprinkler head gets cleared of water.
Finally, we shut down your controller and tag all valves so you know the system’s been properly winterized. You get confirmation that your investment is protected from whatever winter throws at Central Islip this year.
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Your winterization includes complete system shutdown, zone-by-zone blowout, controller adjustments, and protective tagging of all components. We handle everything from your main shutoff to the smallest pop-up sprinkler.
Central Islip’s location on Long Island creates specific winterization challenges. The proximity to water moderates some temperatures but also creates freeze-thaw cycles that can be particularly damaging to irrigation systems. Our process accounts for these local conditions.
We also offer spring startup services to get everything running smoothly when warmer weather returns. This complete approach means your irrigation investment stays protected year-round and delivers reliable performance when your landscape needs it most.
You want to winterize between October 1st and December 15th, after you’re done watering but before hard freezes hit Central Islip. Long Island typically sees consistent freezing temperatures start in late October or November.
The sweet spot is usually mid to late October. You’ve squeezed the last value from your watering season, but you’re ahead of the weather that can destroy unprotected systems overnight.
Call us in early October to lock in your preferred date. Our schedule fills up fast once homeowners start thinking about winter prep, and waiting too long might mean settling for less convenient timing or risking freeze damage.
Water freezes, expands, and cracks your pipes with tremendous force. We’re talking about underground lines, valve boxes, sprinkler heads—anywhere water sits becomes a potential break point when temperatures drop.
The financial hit can be brutal. Simple repairs might run $500-800, but major freeze damage often requires replacing entire zones of piping. Some homeowners face complete system replacement costs running $3,000-5,000 or more.
The timing makes it worse. You usually discover the damage during spring startup when every irrigation contractor is swamped. That means longer waits, higher prices, and watching your landscape suffer while you wait for repairs.
Draining isn’t the same as proper winterization. Simply shutting off water and opening drain valves leaves water in low spots, pipe elbows, and sprinkler heads—exactly where freeze damage typically occurs.
Real winterization requires a commercial-grade air compressor that generates enough pressure to push every drop of water out of your system. Most homeowners don’t own this equipment, and renting it properly often costs more than hiring professionals.
There’s also the safety factor. High-pressure air can damage system components if used incorrectly, and working with compressed air requires experience to avoid injury. We have the equipment, insurance, and expertise to handle the job safely.
Professional winterization typically runs $75-150 for most Central Islip residential systems, depending on size and complexity. Most homes with standard 4-6 zone systems fall in the $90-120 range.
Compare that to freeze damage repairs that routinely cost $500-2,000 or more. One winter of skipped winterization can easily result in repair bills that dwarf several years of professional service costs.
We provide upfront pricing with no surprises. You know exactly what you’re paying before we start, and that investment buys you peace of mind through Central Islip’s unpredictable winter weather.
We start by shutting off your main water supply and completely draining your backflow preventer. Then we connect our commercial air compressor and systematically blow out each irrigation zone, clearing every pipe, valve, and sprinkler head.
After the blowout, we properly shut down your controller and install winterization tags on key components. These tags remind everyone that the system has been winterized and shouldn’t be operated until spring.
We finish with a final walkthrough to confirm all components are protected. You get verbal confirmation that your system is ready for whatever Central Islip’s winter brings and will be prepared for smooth spring startup.
We typically schedule spring startups in mid to late April, after the last frost risk has passed in Central Islip. Starting too early risks freeze damage if we get surprise cold snaps.
We actually monitor local weather and reach out to our winterization clients when conditions are right for safe activation. This takes the guesswork out of timing and ensures your system starts up without weather-related complications.
Spring startup involves slowly bringing your system back online, checking for any winter damage, and adjusting sprinkler heads and timers for the new growing season. It’s the final step in keeping your irrigation investment running smoothly year after year.
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