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When spring arrives, your irrigation system starts up without expensive surprises. No burst pipes. No cracked valves. No emergency repair calls that could have been avoided.
That’s what proper winterization gets you. Your sprinkler system protected from Hampton Bays’ freezing temperatures, ready to water your lawn when you need it most.
The difference between a system that makes it through winter and one that doesn’t comes down to getting all the water out. Every drop. From every line, valve, and sprinkler head.
Rolling Hills Property Services Inc. has been protecting Suffolk County irrigation systems for years. We’re not some big corporation that doesn’t understand Long Island winters.
We’re your neighbors in Smithtown, and we’ve seen what happens when systems aren’t properly winterized. Cracked pipes in spring. Flooded basements. Repair bills that could buy a vacation.
That’s why we take winterization seriously. Licensed, insured, and experienced with the specific challenges Hampton Bays properties face during our unpredictable winter weather.
We start by shutting off your water supply and draining the main lines. Then comes the critical part – using professional-grade compressed air equipment to blow out every zone of your system.
Each sprinkler head gets cleared. Every valve gets attention. We work through your entire system methodically, making sure no water remains anywhere that freezing temperatures can reach.
The whole process typically takes 2-4 hours depending on your system size. We’ll also check your backflow preventer and any above-ground components that need protection. When we’re done, your system is completely dry and ready for whatever winter throws at it.
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Complete system drainage using professional compressed air equipment. We clear every zone, every valve, every sprinkler head. No water left behind to freeze and cause damage.
In Hampton Bays, we deal with temperature swings that can catch property owners off guard. One day it’s 50 degrees, the next it’s 25. That’s exactly when unprotected systems get damaged.
Our winterization service includes checking your backflow preventer, clearing all irrigation lines, and ensuring any above-ground components are properly protected. We also provide guidance on shutting off outdoor water sources and protecting any additional plumbing that could be vulnerable.
Most Long Island contractors recommend completing winterization before Thanksgiving, and we schedule by area to keep costs reasonable while ensuring everyone gets protected before the hard freezes hit.
Most Long Island irrigation contractors recommend winterizing before Thanksgiving. This timing protects your system before consistent freezing temperatures arrive, which typically happen in December and January in our area.
Don’t wait for the first freeze warning. Once temperatures drop to 32 degrees, water in your lines can freeze and expand, causing immediate damage to pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads.
We schedule winterization services by area starting in late October through November. This approach keeps costs down and ensures we can get to everyone before the weather turns. The earlier you schedule, the more flexibility you have with timing.
Water left in your system will freeze when temperatures drop. When water freezes, it expands, and that expansion cracks pipes, breaks valves, and ruptures sprinkler heads.
Come spring, you’ll turn on your system and discover leaks, broken components, and potentially flooded areas of your property. Repair costs can easily run into hundreds or thousands of dollars – far more than winterization costs.
We’ve seen systems where improper or skipped winterization led to complete zone replacements, new valve installations, and extensive pipe repairs. The “savings” from skipping winterization disappear quickly when you’re dealing with emergency repairs in spring.
While it’s technically possible, we don’t recommend it. Proper winterization requires professional-grade compressed air equipment and experience knowing how much pressure to use for different system types.
Too little air pressure leaves water in the lines. Too much pressure can damage pipes, fittings, and sprinkler heads. We’ve repaired systems damaged by DIY winterization attempts that used shop compressors or rental equipment incorrectly.
Professional winterization also includes checking components most homeowners miss – backflow preventers, valve boxes, and above-ground plumbing that needs protection. The cost of professional service is minimal compared to fixing mistakes or dealing with freeze damage.
Most residential systems take 2-4 hours to winterize properly, depending on the number of zones and system complexity. Larger properties with more zones or commercial systems may take longer.
We work systematically through each zone, ensuring complete water removal from every section of your irrigation system. This isn’t a rushed process – thoroughness matters more than speed when protecting your investment.
The time investment is worth it. A few hours of professional winterization prevent weeks of dealing with repairs, insurance claims, and property damage that frozen systems can cause during Hampton Bays winters.
Complete system drainage using professional compressed air equipment. We blow out every zone, clear all valves, and ensure no water remains in any part of your irrigation system.
We also inspect and protect your backflow preventer, check valve boxes for proper drainage, and provide guidance on shutting off outdoor water supplies. Any above-ground plumbing that could be vulnerable gets attention too.
After winterization, we’ll walk you through what we’ve done and provide recommendations for any maintenance or repairs your system might need before spring startup. You get peace of mind knowing your system is properly protected.
Yes, we handle both winterization and spring system startup. When warmer weather returns, we’ll restore your system to full operation, check for any issues that developed over winter, and make sure everything runs properly.
Spring startup includes turning water back on gradually, testing each zone, adjusting sprinkler heads, and checking system pressure. We also inspect for any damage that might have occurred despite proper winterization.
Many of our Hampton Bays clients use both services as part of their annual property maintenance routine. It’s convenient having the same company that winterized your system handle the spring startup – we know your system and can spot potential issues early.
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