A careful spring turn-on that checks every zone, finds winter damage and sets your system up for a healthy growing season.
Winter is hard on an irrigation system. Water left in lines can freeze and crack pipe, valves and fittings, backflow devices can be damaged and heads shift as the ground heaves. If you simply turn the water on in spring, you may find out about the damage the expensive way: a geyser, a flooded yard or a bill that jumps. A proper start-up brings the system back slowly and checks it as it wakes up.
We open the valves in the right order, fill the lines slowly so pressure does not surge and run every zone while we watch for leaks, broken heads and misdirected spray. We check the backflow device, valves, filters and controller, clean nozzles, adjust heads and reset the schedule for spring. You receive a short report with anything that needs repair, along with a recommendation for run times and watering days. A start-up is the best time to catch small problems before the heat arrives.
Valves are opened in order and lines are filled slowly to avoid pressure surges that break parts.
We run each zone and look for leaks, broken heads, misaimed spray and weak output.
Backflow device, valves, filters and the controller are inspected and set for the season.
You get a clear list of any repairs, with a suggested schedule for spring watering.
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BeforeAfterNo surge damage.
Leaks found early.
And valves.
Spray aimed right.
Set for the season.
Repairs listed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Home situationOlder Homes and Existing LawnsMature lawns, old systems and tree roots call for careful work. Here is how to add or renew…Learn more 
Home situationEstates and Large AcreageBig properties need big-picture irrigation: pumps, long runs, many zones and smart control. Here is how to plan…Learn more 
Home situationHOA and Common AreasEntrances, medians and amenity lawns are a neighborhood calling card. Here is how boards can keep irrigation reliable…Learn more Pick your system type and features to get a seasonal calendar for start-up, tune-ups, backflow testing and winterization.
You tell us about your yard and what you want, a new system, a repair or a tune-up, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the property, find the water source and valves, test pressure and flow, look at every head and zone and take photos of anything of note.
We explain your options for zones, heads, drip, controllers and savings, sketch the layout and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.
We arrange for underground utilities to be located, protect the lawn, driveways and beds and mark every head, valve and pipe run before we dig.
We install or repair pipe, valves, heads and wiring with the right parts for each zone, flush the lines and keep the site tidy as we work.
We program the controller, test every zone with you, walk through watering and winterizing in plain steps and set a reminder for your next check.
After the danger of hard freezes has passed, often late March or April in Middle Tennessee. We watch the forecast and schedule start-ups accordingly.
You can, but opening valves too fast can damage parts. A professional start-up checks everything as it fills.
We tell you right away, give a written quote for the repairs and fix them with your approval.
Usually not, if we can reach the controller and valve boxes. We confirm access when we schedule.
It often does, because small leaks and misaimed heads get fixed before they waste water all summer.
Mid-Season Tune-UpA summer checkup that cleans nozzles, adjusts heads, fixes small leaks and resets schedules, keeping your lawn green…Explore 
Freeze Damage RepairCracked pipe, split fittings, broken valves and damaged backflow devices found and repaired after a freeze, with a…Explore 
Backflow Testing and RepairTesting, repair and replacement of backflow preventers that protect drinking water, with test reports prepared for your water…Explore 
Maintenance PlansYearly plans that bundle spring start-up, a summer tune-up and fall winterization, with priority scheduling and a fixed…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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