RepairsWinterization

Irrigation Services in Richmond, VA

An irrigation system needs bringing up in spring and shutting down properly before the first hard freeze. We handle start-ups, in-season repairs to heads and lines, and winter blowouts that clear water out of the system before it can freeze and split a pipe.

What's included

  • Spring start-up and full system check
  • Head adjustment and coverage correction
  • Repair of broken heads, valves and lines
  • Winter blowout to clear water from the system

A note for Richmond properties

Richmond winters swing above and below freezing repeatedly rather than staying cold, and it is that cycling that cracks pipework. Water left sitting in a line through a hard December night is the most expensive irrigation mistake there is, and a blowout is by far the cheaper end of it.

Common questions

When should the system be winterised?

Before the first hard freeze — typically late autumn here. It is much better to be a few weeks early than one night late.

How do I know if a head needs adjusting?

Dry patches, water on the driveway, or a section that is always soggy. All three usually mean coverage has drifted rather than the system having failed.