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You won’t be calling repair companies in March because your pipes burst. You won’t be replacing damaged sprinkler heads or dealing with flooded basements from cracked lines.
When we winterize your irrigation system, we remove every drop of water that could freeze and expand. That means your investment stays protected through Long Island’s unpredictable winter weather.
Spring comes, and your system starts up exactly like it should. No surprises, no emergency repairs, no wondering if you did enough to protect it.
We’ve been protecting irrigation systems across Suffolk County for years. We understand exactly when temperatures start threatening your pipes and what it takes to get every system properly winterized.
We’re locally owned and based right here in Smithtown. That means we’re dealing with the same weather patterns you are, and we know how quickly things can change on Long Island.
Licensed, insured, and equipped with the professional-grade compressors that actually get the job done right. We’re not showing up with a shop vacuum hoping for the best.
We start by shutting off your water supply and draining the main line. Then we connect our professional air compressor to your system’s blowout port.
Each zone gets individual attention. We run compressed air through every line until we see nothing but dry air coming out of the sprinkler heads. No shortcuts, no assuming it’s good enough.
We also check your backflow preventer, shut off any automatic timers, and make sure your system is completely ready for winter. You get a quick walkthrough of what we found and what to expect when spring arrives.
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Every winterization includes complete water removal from all zones, backflow preventer protection, and system shutdown procedures. We bring professional-grade compressors that generate the pressure needed to clear your lines completely.
In Jamesport and across Suffolk County, we see a lot of systems that weren’t properly blown out. Water sits in low spots, freezes, and causes expensive damage. Our process eliminates those problem areas.
We also inspect your system while we work. If we spot potential issues that could cause problems next season, we’ll let you know. Better to address small problems now than deal with major repairs in spring.
You want your system winterized before the first hard freeze, which typically happens in late October or early November on Long Island. Don’t wait for the weather forecast to show freezing temperatures.
Even one night below 32 degrees can cause damage if there’s water sitting in your lines. We usually start scheduling winterizations in mid-October and recommend getting it done by Halloween at the latest.
If you’ve already had a light freeze but your system hasn’t been damaged, you can still winterize it. But every day you wait increases the risk of costly repairs.
You need a compressor that can generate enough pressure and volume to clear water from your entire system. Most homeowner compressors don’t have the capacity to do this properly.
We see a lot of spring damage from DIY winterizations that didn’t remove all the water. Small pockets of water freeze, expand, and crack pipes or fittings. Professional equipment makes the difference.
If you have a small, simple system and the right compressor, it’s possible. But for most Long Island irrigation systems, professional winterization is worth the investment to avoid expensive spring repairs.
Water left in your irrigation lines will freeze when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. When water freezes, it expands and can crack pipes, fittings, sprinkler heads, and even your backflow preventer.
Spring repairs typically cost several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on how much damage occurred. We’ve seen cracked main lines that required excavation and complete system rebuilds.
Your homeowner’s insurance might not cover freeze damage if they determine you didn’t take proper precautions. Winterization is considered basic maintenance that prevents predictable damage.
Most residential systems take 30 to 60 minutes to winterize properly. Larger systems with more zones or complex layouts might take up to 90 minutes.
We’re not rushing through the process. Each zone needs individual attention to ensure complete water removal. We also take time to inspect your system and explain what we’re doing.
The time investment is minimal compared to dealing with spring repairs. One burst pipe can take days to fix and cost significantly more than annual winterization.
Yes, we handle spring startup and system testing when you’re ready to get your irrigation running again. This typically happens in April or early May on Long Island.
Spring startup includes turning your water back on, checking all zones for proper operation, and adjusting sprinkler heads if needed. We also test your backflow preventer and make sure your timer is programmed correctly.
If we find any damage that occurred over winter, we can handle those repairs as well. It’s easier to address problems early in the season before you need your system running regularly.
Professional winterization typically costs between $75 and $150 for most residential systems, depending on size and complexity. This investment protects systems worth thousands of dollars.
Compare that to spring repair costs: replacing a cracked backflow preventer runs $200-400, main line repairs can cost $500-1500, and complete system rebuilds can reach several thousand dollars.
We provide upfront pricing with no surprises. The cost of winterization is a fraction of what you’d spend fixing freeze damage, and it gives you peace of mind all winter long.
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