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You won’t spend your spring mornings dealing with burst pipes, flooded yards, or sky-high water bills. Your irrigation system will be ready to go when warm weather returns.
Proper winterization means no cracked manifolds, no split underground lines, and no emergency calls to repair what could have been prevented. You get peace of mind knowing your investment is protected through Long Island’s harsh winter months.
The difference between a system that makes it through winter and one that doesn’t often comes down to thirty minutes of professional service in the fall.
Rolling Hills Property Services has been protecting Suffolk County irrigation systems for years. We understand how Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles can destroy unprotected sprinkler systems.
Based in Smithtown and serving Fort Salonga, we’ve seen what happens when homeowners skip winterization. We’ve also seen how proper preparation keeps systems running strong for decades.
Licensed and insured, we focus on getting the job done right the first time. No shortcuts, no guesswork – just professional service that protects your property investment.
We start by shutting down your irrigation system completely. We locate your main water valve and backflow preventer, ensuring everything is properly isolated.
Next comes the blowout process. Using professional-grade compressed air equipment, we work through each zone systematically. Air pressure forces every drop of water out of your underground pipes, sprinkler heads, and valves.
The process typically takes 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your system size. You’ll see water shooting from each sprinkler head, then just air – that’s how you know the job is thorough. We leave your system completely dry and protected until spring startup.
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Fort Salonga’s winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing from December through February. When water freezes in your irrigation lines, it expands with enough force to crack PVC pipes and split underground polyethylene tubing.
The damage isn’t always visible until spring startup. You might discover burst pipes flooding your basement, cracked manifolds that need complete replacement, or underground breaks that require expensive excavation to repair.
Long Island’s unique climate creates additional challenges. The frequent freeze-thaw cycles put extra stress on irrigation components. What starts as a small crack becomes a major failure after months of expanding and contracting. Professional winterization eliminates the water that causes this damage.
Schedule your winterization service before the first hard freeze, typically by late October or early November in Fort Salonga. Most professional companies start taking appointments in mid-September for early scheduling.
The key is getting on the schedule before the rush. Once temperatures consistently drop into the 20s, it may be too late if water has already frozen in your lines. Don’t wait for the first frost warning – that’s cutting it too close.
We recommend scheduling your winterization service in early October. This gives you flexibility with scheduling and ensures your system is protected well before any freeze risk.
Water left in your irrigation lines will freeze and expand, cracking pipes, splitting fittings, and damaging sprinkler heads. The repair costs often run into thousands of dollars.
Burst underground lines require excavation to locate and repair. Cracked manifolds need complete replacement. If your main line bursts, you’ll have water constantly flowing into your yard, driving up your water bill until the problem is discovered and fixed.
The manifold assembly is particularly vulnerable because it’s made of PVC, which becomes brittle in cold temperatures. The freeze-thaw cycle that’s common on Long Island creates repeated stress that eventually causes catastrophic failure.
Proper winterization requires specialized compressed air equipment and knowledge of irrigation systems. Most homeowners don’t have access to the high-volume, low-pressure compressors needed for safe, effective water removal.
Using the wrong equipment can damage your system. Shop compressors often provide too much pressure, which can blow apart fittings or damage sprinkler heads. Inadequate pressure leaves water in the lines, defeating the purpose.
Professional winterization also includes proper shutdown procedures for backflow preventers and controller adjustments. Missing these steps can lead to freeze damage even if you successfully blow out the main lines.
Professional winterization typically takes 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the number of zones in your system. Companies with proper equipment work efficiently through each zone systematically.
The process involves shutting down the system, connecting compressed air equipment, and blowing out each zone until only air comes from the sprinkler heads. Experienced technicians know exactly what to look for and how long to run each zone.
Beware of services that take much longer – this often indicates they’re using inadequate equipment or lack experience. Professional companies invest in specialized irrigation compressors that complete the job quickly and thoroughly.
We provide complete system shutdown, including main water valve closure and backflow preventer winterization. We use professional-grade compressed air equipment to blow out every zone in your irrigation system.
The service includes testing each zone to ensure complete water removal, proper controller shutdown for winter, and a final system inspection. We check for any obvious issues that might need attention before spring startup.
You’ll receive confirmation that your system is properly protected and ready for Long Island’s winter weather. We stand behind our winterization work – your system won’t freeze when properly serviced.
Yes, we guarantee that properly winterized systems won’t suffer freeze damage. This guarantee covers the winterization service itself – if water was left in the lines due to improper service, we’ll handle any resulting repairs.
The guarantee doesn’t cover damage from other causes like electrical issues, controller problems, or physical damage to system components. It specifically protects against freeze damage caused by water remaining in the irrigation lines.
This guarantee gives you confidence that the job is done right. We can make this commitment because we have the proper equipment and experience to ensure complete water removal from your system.
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