All Terrain's
sprinkler start-up process covers every aspect of your irrigation system. We begin with a visual inspection of all accessible components. Valve boxes get opened and checked for winter damage, standing water, or debris that's accumulated while your system has been off.
Each valve is tested individually to verify it opens smoothly, maintains proper flow, and closes completely. Valves that show signs of wear or hesitation get attention before they can fail during the busy season.
Your backflow preventer receives thorough inspection and testing. This component is critical for protecting your drinking water supply and must function correctly. We verify proper operation and inspect all connections.
Then we activate your system zone by zone, walking each one while it operates. We watch every sprinkler head perform, checking for proper pop-up function, correct spray pattern, and appropriate coverage.
We look for common issues: heads that don't rise fully, spray patterns that have deteriorated, coverage gaps that leave dry spots, and overspray that waters hardscapes instead of the landscape. We identify clogged nozzles, broken parts, and heads that have settled or been knocked out of alignment.
We test system pressure throughout the property and monitor it as we work through all zones. Consistent, appropriate pressure is essential for system performance and equipment longevity.