South Austin IRRIGATION SYSTEM WINTERIZATION

GET YOUR SPRINKLERS PREPARED FOR FREEZING WEATHER

Our Heroes don't just install custom irrigation systems in South Austin, we also maintain and winterize them as well. It's a specialized service that takes knowledge and expertise to get right.

Teaming up with Heroes Lawn Care of South Austin for irrigation winterization services gives you peace of mind that your system is properly protected. We have many happy clients that we've helped avoid expensive sprinkler repairs and potential lawn health problems in the spring. It's a preventative service that's a great investment for homeowners and business owners in the South Austin area.

Lawn maintenance is much easier with protective winterization services. Call today to request an estimate for winterization in South Austin!

HOW IRRIGATION IS WINTERIZED IN SOUTH AUSTIN, TX

When it comes to lawn winterization South Austin locals don't have a ton of experience handling it on their own. Most winters are fairly mild, but there's always a chance that we'll have a hard freeze or even a snow storm.

If you don't plan to use your sprinklers for weeks or months at a time winterization services are a smart bet for protecting your irrigation investment. Because the Heroes Lawn Care team provides sprinkler installation, they understand the systems inside and out. It gives us an advantage when we are winterizing a sprinkler system.

Our irrigation winterization process includes:

• A comprehensive inspection of your sprinkler system.
• Shut off the water supply.
• Depressurizing water from lines draining the system..
• Insulate the backflow and all exterior hose bibs.

Because our installation, repair and maintenance services are customized to each client, winterization can involve additional steps beyond these basics. For a better idea of what winterization will look like for your sprinkler system, give us a call at 512-957-3172.

WHEN SOUTH AUSTIN RESIDENTS SHOULD WINTERIZE

Winterization is all about the timing. You want to wait as long as possible to keep watering your lawn, but you don't want to wait until freezing temperatures are forecast. In South Austin irrigation winterization can be done in late November or early December. At Heroes Lawn Care, we'll help determine the best time for your system and property.

Do I Need to Winterize My Sprinklers If I Live in South Austin?

If you've lived in South Austin for a little while, then you're probably questioning whether you need to winterize, especially if you have a new irrigation system and healthy grass. The reason we highly recommend preparing your sprinkler system and outdoor space for the winter is because you never know when South Austin is going to get freezing weather.

Winter weather can do significant damage, even if it's a new sprinkler system. The costly repairs could include:

• Cracked Lines: One of the worst and most common problems is cracked pipes. Just like the plumbing in your home or business, the lines of a sprinkler system can freeze and crack or burst. It can happen if water is left in sprinkler systems
• Broken Fittings: If the lines expand or crack during a freeze it can also break fittings.
• Broken Sprinkler Heads: If sprinkler heads aren't properly cleared of water and covered they can freeze up. This can break the heads or cause them to malfunction once the system is back up and running.
• Inefficient Water Usage: If a line or fitting is damaged during the winter there could be a leak that goes undetected. These kind of issues can lead to serious water waste and an increase in your water bill.

To avoid these issues and more, our team at Heroes Lawn Care offers a professional, eco-friendly approach to irrigation winterization that will help you maintain a green lawn and lush landscape.

THE PROCESS FOR OUR SEASONAL IRRIGATION SERVICE

Heroes Lawn Care of South Austin uses a systematic approach to seasonal irrigation services that prioritizes protecting equipment, water conservation and helping maintain a vibrant lawn. Our process consists of three steps and follow up optional services:

Inspection

We inspect to protect! Beware of any company that moves right into the winterization without inspecting the sprinkler system first. It's the only way to provide thorough services that meet the system and landscape's unique needs. We'll inspect the equipment, the lawn's irrigation needs and any notable factors like the potential for flooding and soil erosion.

Preparation

Using the method that is most appropriate we will remove all water from the sprinkler system lines. We'll take additional steps as necessary to prepare the system for freezing temperatures.

Final Check

After draining the system, there will be a final check to make sure all components are functioning correctly and the system preparation is finalized.

Springtime Irrigation System Reactivation

We'll help you get back to your regular watering schedule in the spring with reactivation services. During the service our skilled technicians will inspect the system once again and ensure that all components are working properly.

Repair and Maintenance Services

When repair and maintenance services are needed to keep your lawn lush you can call in our Heroes. From a broken head to a burst line, our expertise and professionalism ensure customer satisfaction.