Irrigation Start-Up

Irrigation start-up is an essential service to ensure that your irrigation system is in proper working order before the start of the growing season. Winter months can cause damage to the system, leading to leaks, broken or misaligned heads, and controller or valve malfunctions. A proper start-up service also includes a backflow test, which is required by many municipalities to prevent contamination of the water supply. At Automatic Rain Irrigation, we understand the unique challenges of maintaining a healthy and beautiful lawn in Kentucky’s variable weather. That’s why our team of certified technicians provides a comprehensive start-up service to ensure that your system is ready to provide your lawn and landscaping with the water it needs for a healthy growing season. By scheduling an irrigation start-up service with us, you can ensure that your lawn and landscaping will receive adequate water coverage throughout the season, leading to healthy growth and a beautiful landscape.

Spring irrigation system maintenance services near me

Spring start-up includes:

Back Flow Testing

Backflow testing is an important part of irrigation start-up and is required by many municipalities to prevent contamination of the water supply. At Automatic Rain Irrigation, our certified technicians will perform a test on your backflow and fill out the necessary paperwork to be submitted to your water department. By ensuring that your backflow is functioning properly, we can help protect your family and community from potential health hazards.

System Inspection

Our certified technician will conduct a thorough inspection of every component of your irrigation system to ensure proper functionality and adequate coverage for your lawn and landscaping. Any necessary adjustments to heads will be made during the inspection. If a head requires straightening, raising, or replacing, our technician will create a proposal for repair work to be done at a later date. We will also add any necessary repairs for leaks, controller, and valve malfunctions to the proposal.

Setting Your Controller

Setting your controller is a crucial step in ensuring your irrigation system is properly functioning. In early spring, our technicians will set your controller to the appropriate watering schedule but leave the clock in the “off” position. Once the last threat of frost has passed, our team will switch the controller to the “on” position, unless otherwise requested. When you’re ready to start your system each season, give us a call to schedule a Spring Start-Up. It’s essential to book your appointment 7-10 days in advance, as our schedule typically fills up quickly. Before your service appointment, please make sure that your water company has turned on your water if it had been turned off for winter.

Frost Before/After Start up

Frost can be a concern when starting up your irrigation system for the season. While early frosts are not typically an issue, a hard freeze can cause damage to your system. If a hard freeze is predicted, it’s important to take precautions to protect your system. Make sure that your system is set to run a full cycle on that night, even if it’s not scheduled to do so. Running water through your system during the coldest part of the night can help prevent pipes from breaking, ensuring that your system is ready to provide your lawn and landscaping with the water it needs for a healthy growing season.

Do-It-Yourself Spring Start-up

If you prefer to handle your irrigation system start-up yourself, you are welcome to do so. However, it is important to note that you will still need to have a licensed technician perform a backflow test for the water company. Our technicians are certified to perform this test, as are most plumbers. During the start-up process, if you encounter any issues or problems, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 859.268.4214 for assistance. We are always available to answer any questions you may have and provide guidance to ensure your system is operating efficiently.

The Best Choice for Your Neighborhood Irrigation Company.

When it comes to choosing an irrigation company for your neighborhood, Automatic Rain stands out as the best choice. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted and reliable provider of irrigation services. Our team of certified technicians is highly skilled and knowledgeable, ensuring that every installation, repair, or maintenance job is handled with utmost precision and care. We take pride in delivering exceptional customer service, treating each customer like family and ensuring their complete satisfaction. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, efficiency, and attention to detail, we go above and beyond to ensure that your irrigation system operates at its best, keeping your lawn and landscaping lush and vibrant. Choose Automatic Rain as your neighborhood irrigation company and experience the difference of working with the best in the industry.

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We have used Automatic Rain for over 10 years for our sprinkler system. They have done good job of Maintaining the sprinkler system and replacing parts when needed. Very Professional, on time and provide good. Value for the money spent.

-Seth Badri

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