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You wake up in spring knowing your irrigation system is ready to go. No emergency calls about burst pipes. No scrambling to find replacement parts that froze and cracked over winter.
Your sprinkler heads, valves, and main lines stayed protected because every drop of water got blown out properly. The backflow preventer didn’t crack. The control valves didn’t freeze solid.
Spring startup becomes a simple flip of the switch instead of a costly repair project. Your system fires up exactly like it should, and your lawn gets the water it needs from day one.
Rolling Hills Property Services Inc has been protecting irrigation systems across Suffolk County for years. We understand exactly when Long Island’s weather turns dangerous for sprinkler systems and what it takes to winterize them properly.
Our team knows the difference between a quick air blow and a thorough system evacuation. We’ve seen what happens when shortcuts get taken, and we’ve repaired the expensive damage that follows.
Based in Smithtown and serving Medford and surrounding communities, Rolling Hills brings professional-grade equipment and local expertise to every winterization job. We’re licensed, insured, and committed to keeping your irrigation investment protected through every winter.
First, we shut down your irrigation system and drain the main lines. This includes turning off the water supply and draining any accessible water from the system components.
Next comes the critical blowout phase. Using professional-grade compressed air equipment, we force every drop of water out of your irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, and valves. We work through each zone systematically, ensuring complete water removal from every section of your system.
Finally, we inspect and winterize all above-ground components. This includes insulating backflow preventers, checking valve boxes for proper drainage, and ensuring your control system is properly shut down for winter. You get a complete walkthrough of what was done and any recommendations for spring startup.
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Your winterization service includes professional blowout of all irrigation zones using commercial-grade compressors that generate the pressure needed for complete water removal. Every sprinkler head gets individual attention to ensure no water remains trapped.
Medford’s climate presents specific challenges for irrigation systems. Temperatures can drop quickly in late fall, and the sandy soil common in Suffolk County can affect how systems freeze. We account for these local factors in our winterization approach.
The service covers backflow preventer protection, valve box drainage checks, and controller winterization. We also provide a pre-winter system inspection to identify any components that might need attention before the freeze sets in. This comprehensive approach prevents both freeze damage and spring startup problems.
Schedule your sprinkler winterization in Medford before the first hard freeze, typically between mid-October and early November. Long Island’s weather can be unpredictable, with sudden temperature drops that catch property owners off guard.
The key is timing it after your lawn’s growing season ends but before sustained freezing temperatures arrive. Waiting too long risks freeze damage, while scheduling too early means potentially wasting water if you need to run the system again.
We monitor local weather patterns and can recommend optimal timing based on current forecasts. We typically see the heaviest demand in late October, so scheduling in early October ensures availability and proper protection before temperatures drop.
Water left in irrigation lines expands when it freezes, causing pipes to burst, sprinkler heads to crack, and valves to split. These repairs can cost thousands of dollars and often require extensive digging to access buried components.
Backflow preventers are particularly vulnerable because they’re above ground and contain multiple chambers where water can freeze. A cracked backflow preventer alone can cost $500-1500 to replace, not including installation labor.
Beyond the immediate damage, improper winterization often leads to spring problems like uneven water pressure, clogged nozzles from debris, and zones that won’t activate. These issues turn your spring lawn care into a frustrating series of repairs instead of simple system startup.
DIY winterization is possible but risky without proper equipment and experience. Most homeowners don’t have access to compressors that generate sufficient pressure for complete water removal from irrigation lines.
Professional winterization uses specialized equipment that delivers consistent, controlled air pressure through each zone. This ensures complete water evacuation without damaging system components. Improper air pressure can actually damage sprinkler heads and valves.
We bring commercial-grade compressors and years of experience working with different irrigation system types common in Suffolk County. We know how to adjust pressure for different pipe materials and can identify potential problems during the winterization process that homeowners typically miss.
Professional irrigation winterization in Medford typically costs significantly less than repairing freeze damage. The investment in proper winterization pays for itself by preventing expensive spring repairs and extending your system’s lifespan.
Pricing depends on your system size, number of zones, and specific components that need protection. Systems with multiple zones or complex valve configurations require more time and attention during the blowout process.
We provide upfront pricing with no surprises. We evaluate your specific system during the initial consultation and provide a clear quote that covers complete winterization service. The cost is minimal compared to replacing burst pipes or damaged sprinkler heads.
Complete irrigation winterization includes systematic blowout of all zones using professional compressed air equipment, backflow preventer protection, and controller system shutdown. Each sprinkler head receives individual attention to ensure complete water removal.
The service includes inspection of valve boxes for proper drainage, testing of each zone for proper operation before shutdown, and identification of any components needing attention. We also provide recommendations for spring startup and any maintenance issues discovered during winterization.
You receive a walkthrough of the completed work and specific instructions for spring reactivation. The comprehensive service ensures your entire irrigation system stays protected through Long Island’s winter weather conditions.
Turn your irrigation system back on after the last frost date in your area, typically mid to late April in Medford. However, soil conditions and weather patterns should guide the exact timing more than calendar dates.
Spring startup requires gradually reintroducing water to the system and checking each zone for proper operation. This includes inspecting sprinkler heads for winter damage, testing valve operation, and adjusting controller programming for the new growing season.
We offer spring startup services to ensure proper system reactivation after winterization. We handle the technical aspects of bringing your system back online and can address any issues that developed over winter, ensuring your irrigation system is ready for another season of reliable operation.
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