Apples to Apples
We don’t mind if you get other bids…in fact, we encourage it! This form offers a few suggestions when reviewing estimates to be sure you are comparing ‘apples to apples’.
References
We’ve compiled a small list of clients, both commercial and residential, that have given permission to be listed as references..
Spring Start-up
We do not recommend starting your own sprinkler system as many people have flooded their basements or crawl spaces in doing so. However should you choose to start your own system, here are some things to keep in mind:
•When you turn the main sprinkler valve back on, you should hear water rushing into the pipes. That rushing sound should stop once the pipes are full. If it doesn't stop, shut the valve back off immediately (this indicates water is going somewhere it probably shouldn't be).
•Check all visible piping both inside and outside the home for leaks.
•Check inside all the valve boxes to make sure there are not leaks.
•Run through each zone, checking for broken heads and watching for any pooling of water (possibly indicating broken underground pipes).
•Reset your controller for spring watering times. (see watering tips below)
Lawn Watering Tips
Your sprinkler controller must be adjusted according to weather conditions. Following are some general recommendations.
Spring: Water in the morning and only for short periods of time as needed. Most spray head zones will only need to be running for 5 minutes and rotor zones for around 20 minutes. During extended rainy periods, be sure to shut your timer off. Oversaturating your yard could cause flooding and leakage into basements, window wells and crawl spaces.
Summer: We recommend you begin watering in the late evening during the hottest weeks of the summer. This allows the water a longer period of time to sit on and be absorbed into the lawn before evaporating. While we generally recommend watering every other day for the majority of the watering season, you may need to water daily during the peak weeks of the summer. You may need to run spray head zones for 20 to 30 minutes and rotor zones for 45 to 60 minutes.
Fall: Water in the morning and cut back on the amount of time each zone is running. During rainy periods, you may want to shut your timer off altogether.