Winterizing your irrigation system is crucial here in Michigan, as the freezing temperatures during the winter can damage it when it's not prepared. When you hire professionals to perform this service, you can expect them to follow a comprehensive process that involves turning off the water supply, timers, and controller, blowing out any remaining water from the lines, and disconnecting and draining the pump. Generally, they start doing this around mid-September, though it's better to schedule sooner rather than later to secure your spot and ensure it's done before the first frost. However, you'll want to choose a company with plenty of experience so that you can feel confident knowing your irrigation system is properly winterized.

What does the professional irrigation winterization process entail?

When you hire a professional team to winterize your irrigation system, you can expect them to follow a meticulous, comprehensive process to ensure they do it right. Pros start by turning off the water supply, timers, and controller to stop it from receiving and dispensing water. Then, they'll connect an air compressor to your system to blow out any remaining water from the lines; this step is arguably the most important because if there's any left in the pipes, it can freeze and cause them to crack, break, and even burst. As a result, your irrigation system can become severely damaged and lead to costly repairs in the spring. After that, they'll disconnect and drain the pump.

When do pros start winterizing irrigation systems?

Professionals know timing is everything when winterizing irrigation systems, so generally, they start offering this service in mid-September. That way, they can prepare your irrigation system in time for the cold temperatures without leaving your grass and plants without proper hydration before going dormant. However, it's better to schedule sooner rather than later to ensure you can secure your spot with them, plus get it done before the first frost; the last thing you want to do is wait until it's too late and leave your system susceptible to freeze damage!

You can sign up for a professional irrigation startup service in the spring to bring your system back online to deliver much-needed water to your vegetation again.

Always Hire a Company With Plenty of Experience Winterizing Irrigation Systems

When searching for a company to hire to winterize your irrigation system, always opt for one with plenty of experience. They should have at least 20 years under their belt, as this is a green flag that they provide quality services and have been trusted by others before to winterize irrigation systems. Additionally, it can give you peace of mind knowing it's done right so that it's ready for winter.

Call Us Today to Sign Up for Our Irrigation Winterization Service

If you're looking for professionals to winterize your irrigation system, we're here to help! At Stiles Lawn, Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc., we offer our irrigation winterization service to help prepare it for the upcoming winter months, and our team will follow a proven process to ensure we do it right the first time. That way, it can be ready to get back online at the start of the growing season without issue! Not only that, but we also have 40 years of experience providing high-quality services that yield equally exceptional results, so you can rest assured that your irrigation system is in good hands with us.

We offer our irrigation winterization service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in DeWitt, Haslett, Williamston, MI, and throughout the surrounding areas. Call us today at (517) 322-2671 to sign up for this service, and let us prove why we're the ones for the job!