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Denver Sprinkler Tune-Up and Maintenance

Sprinkler Start Up

The best time to turn on your sprinkler system in Denver, Colorado is mid- April to early May.  We recommend you contact ServiceMagic, as they will hook you up with up to four quotes from Denver based sprinkler and irrigation companies. That way you can compare experience and price.  You may also call them at  866-570-6249, especially if you are in an emergency situation. 

On the first visit of the season we recommend that your sprinkler service company:

1. Turn on sprinkler main to irrigation system.
2. Examine each zone and adjust for adequate coverage.
3. Diagnose any repairs that need to be made.

The examination should include a look at head coverage, cleaning out nozzles, checking water pressure and uncovering leaks. 

Pricing for a sprinkler start-up ranges but should be in around $50 or $60. Repairs will be extra depending on time and materials.

Sprinkler Tune-up

Arborscape recommends a sprinkler tune-up at least once a month, from April thru October. The sprinkler tech sets your sprinkler time clock by time of  year. More watering in June, July, and August,  less in April, May, September and October.  The sprinkler tech will also check each watering zone to make sure that it is efficiently watering your Denver lawn. 

Over time sprinkler heads wear out for several reasons.

• Grass can grow over the heads blocking the sprinkler from popping-up to its full height. 
• Landscape plants can block the spray pattern of the sprinkler head. 
• Debris can block the sprinkler head.
• Careless mowing can cut some of the sprinkler head.
• Tree roots may depress the pipe causing water stoppages.

Contact our partner, ServiceMagic to get some quotes for a sprinkler repair or tune-up

Sprinkler Winterizing and Blow Outs

Once winter approaches, it is important to winterize your sprinkler system or risk costly ice damage. Call ed a blowout, here is typically what's involved in a sprinkler blowout.

Wrap the backflow prevention (BFP) device located outside to keep it from freezing before your system is fully winterized. If temperatures get into the freezing range,  you wrap the BFP with an old towel, insulation and place a plastic bag over that. This keeps the device dry and helps to prevent freeze damage prior to the winterization.

Shut off the water to the sprinkler system. There’s usually a shut-off valve inside the house in the basement.

Blow out the system. Draining the system is not enough. Water often stays in the pipes and even in the sprinkler heads.  When that water freezes, much of your sprinkler system can end up damaged and need expensive repairs. 

Winterizing is done with an air compressor. On a residential property, getting all the water out takes 1 to 3 minutes per zone. Depending on the size of the sprinkler system,  drips take 5 -10 minutes. This is the best way to winterize your sprinkler system to help insure that there is no water that can freeze, leading to costly repairs.

If you need a sprinkler blow out done before winter, we refer sprinkler inquiries here or phone 866-570-6249 to get some quotes.