Sprinkler System Winterization Services in Colorado Springs

What’s Involved in Irrigation Winterization?

The visit includes:

• Thorough inspection: Our technicians will inspect your irrigation system for existing issues and potential vulnerabilities, then provide a winterization report.
• System shut-off: We will turn off the water supply to your irrigation system and power down the irrigation controller.
• Drainage: Our team will remove water that could freeze and damage the system.
• Blowout: Using equipment appropriate for the system, we will blow compressed air through the irrigation pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads to clear remaining water.
• Component protection: We will take additional steps to protect vulnerable components, such as the backflow prevention device, by insulating them or removing them for safe storage.

If our technicians identify broken components or other issues during the inspection, we’ll document the condition and provide a repair estimate or a repair proposal for spring system startup.

Skipping winterization can lead to:

• Frozen water in pipes
• Burst pipes
• Damaged valves
• Damage to the backflow prevention device
• Expensive repairs
• Water waste

Water left in irrigation pipes, valves, fittings, sprinkler heads, or the backflow prevention device can expand as it freezes. Damage may not become apparent until the system is restarted in spring.

When Should I Winterize My Sprinkler System in Colorado Springs?

Schedule winterization for late September or early October, before sustained freezing weather or snow arrives. Account for your system’s zone count, exposed components, and the upcoming weather when choosing a service date.