Maintenance & Winterization

Winterization costs depend on system size and zone count. The price includes complete blowout, backflow protection, and controller shutdown. Contact us for a quote specific to your system.

In North Texas, winterize in mid-November before the first hard freeze. DFW typically sees first freezes in late November through December. Don't wait until a freeze is forecast - schedule in advance when technicians are available.

Water expands when it freezes, bursting PVC pipes, cracking valve bodies, and destroying backflow preventers. We see freeze damage repairs every spring. Winterization costs a fraction of repair costs and prevents 90% of freeze damage.

Spring startup costs vary by system size. Service includes system activation, winter damage inspection, controller reprogramming, zone testing, and head adjustment. It's essential to properly restart your system after winterization.

Yes - annual plans include spring startup + winterization plus priority scheduling and repair discounts. You save money compared to booking services separately and never forget to schedule seasonal service.

Yes. We visually inspect your backflow preventer for leaks, damage, and proper function, and we repair or replace faulty devices. For cities that require certified annual testing, you will need a licensed backflow tester — we can recommend one.

The best thing you can do is run your system manually once a month and walk every zone while it operates — a 7-zone system takes about 15 minutes. Look for heads that aren't popping up, dry spots, pooling water, or a geyser where a head used to be. A single broken nozzle can waste around 10 gallons per minute. Caught early, it's a quick fix. Left undetected for weeks, it shows up as a surprise on your water bill.

More water usually isn't the answer. In North Texas, compacted clay soil is often the real issue — water runs off the surface instead of reaching the root zone, so adding runtime just raises your bill without improving your lawn. Microclimates matter too: a shaded area tied to the same zone as full-sun turf gets overwatered while still looking unhealthy. We can diagnose whether the issue is irrigation, soil compaction, or something else — and if it's soil, we'll tell you that directly and point you toward a lawn care company that can aerate and amend.