Our approach to
spring sprinkler start-ups is methodical and thorough. We start by inspecting all visible system components. Valve boxes get opened and examined for winter damage, moisture intrusion, or debris accumulation.
Each valve gets tested individually to verify proper operation. We watch it open, confirm it maintains appropriate flow, and check that it closes completely. Valves showing any signs of wear or hesitation get attention now, before they can fail when you need them most.
Your backflow preventer receives careful inspection and testing. This critical component protects your drinking water supply and must function correctly. We verify proper operation and check all connections.
Then we run your system zone by zone. We activate each zone and walk it while it's operating, watching every sprinkler head perform. We check for proper pop-up, correct spray pattern, and appropriate coverage.
We look for issues that commonly develop over winter or from regular wear: heads that don't rise fully, spray patterns that have deteriorated, coverage gaps that leave areas without water, and overspray hitting hardscapes instead of the landscape. We identify clogged nozzles, broken components, and heads that have shifted or settled.
System pressure gets tested and monitored throughout the property. Broomfield's water pressure can vary by neighborhood and time of day, and we need to ensure your system handles those variations properly.