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You won’t deal with cracked pipes come spring. You won’t face thousands in repair bills because water froze and expanded in your lines. Your system stays intact through every freeze-thaw cycle Long Island throws at it.
That’s what happens when your irrigation winterization gets done right. Your sprinkler heads work perfectly when you need them again. Your investment stays protected. Your spring startup becomes routine instead of a repair nightmare.
Professional winterizing irrigation systems means using the right equipment to blow every drop of water from your pipes. Not just shutting off the valve and hoping for the best.
We’ve been protecting Suffolk County properties for years at Rolling Hills Property Services. We understand exactly what Long Island winters do to irrigation systems that aren’t properly prepared.
Our team handles everything from lawn care to complex excavation projects throughout Wading River and the surrounding areas. We’re licensed, insured, and we show up when we say we will.
You’re dealing with a local company that knows how brutal these winters get. We’ve seen what happens to systems that don’t get winterized properly, and we make sure it doesn’t happen to yours.
First, we shut off your main water supply to the irrigation system. This stops any new water from entering while we work.
Next, we connect our professional-grade compressor to your system. This isn’t a regular air compressor – it’s designed specifically for irrigation winterization. We work through each zone systematically, blowing compressed air through every line until only air comes out of your sprinkler heads.
Finally, we drain your backflow preventer and shut down your controller properly. Your entire system is now completely free of water and protected from freeze damage. The whole process typically takes about 30 minutes, depending on your system size.
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Complete water removal from all irrigation lines and sprinkler heads. Professional-grade compressed air blowout that reaches every zone in your system. Proper backflow preventer draining and controller shutdown.
Wading River’s climate demands this level of thoroughness. We’ve seen systems that looked “winterized” fail because water remained trapped in low spots or valve boxes. Our process eliminates every drop.
You also get our guarantee that your system won’t suffer freeze damage when we handle the winterization. We stand behind our work because we use the right equipment and follow the complete process every time.
You should winterize your irrigation system before the first hard freeze, typically between early October and mid-November on Long Island. Don’t wait for the weather forecast to show freezing temperatures.
Water expands when it freezes, and even one night below 32 degrees can crack pipes and damage sprinkler heads. The ground doesn’t have to freeze completely for your irrigation lines to suffer damage.
Schedule your winterization service in early fall when contractors aren’t overwhelmed with emergency calls. Waiting until the last minute often means paying more and risking damage if the first freeze comes early.
Your pipes will burst when the water inside freezes and expands. This can happen to the main lines, zone lines, and valve manifolds throughout your system.
You’ll face constant water flow into your yard once those pipes crack, driving up your water bill significantly. The PVC manifolds are especially vulnerable – they can shatter completely during freeze-thaw cycles.
Come spring, you’ll need to replace damaged pipes, repair or replace sprinkler heads, and potentially re-run entire sections of your system. What could have cost a few hundred dollars in winterization becomes thousands in repairs and replacement.
Turning off the water valve doesn’t remove the water that’s already in your pipes, valve boxes, and sprinkler heads. That trapped water will freeze and cause the same damage as if the system was still active.
Many homeowners think shutting off the main valve is enough protection. It’s not. Water remains throughout the system in low spots, behind valves, and in the irrigation lines themselves.
Professional winterization uses compressed air to force all water out of every part of your system. It’s the only way to guarantee your pipes stay intact through winter.
Professional winterization typically takes 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size and complexity of your irrigation system. Systems with more zones take longer, but the process is still efficient.
We work through each zone systematically with our specialized compressor equipment. The key is using the right pressure and taking time to ensure complete water removal from every line.
DIY attempts often take much longer and frequently leave water in the system because homeowners don’t have access to proper equipment. Professional service gets the job done quickly and completely.
Yes, we guarantee that your system won’t suffer freeze damage when we perform the winterization service. Our process removes all water from your irrigation lines, preventing the expansion that causes pipe damage.
We use professional-grade equipment designed specifically for irrigation winterization. This isn’t a standard air compressor – it’s built to generate the right pressure and volume for complete water removal.
Our guarantee gives you peace of mind through the winter months. If freeze damage occurs after our service, we’ll address the issue. That’s how confident we are in our winterization process.
Professional winterization costs a fraction of what you’ll pay for spring repairs. Burst pipes, damaged sprinkler heads, and shattered manifolds can easily cost thousands to repair or replace.
You’ll also face high water bills if main lines burst and water flows continuously into your yard. Many homeowners discover this damage only when they try to start their system in spring.
The cost of winterization is insurance for your irrigation investment. Spending a few hundred dollars now prevents spending thousands later, plus the hassle of extensive repairs when you want to use your system again.
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