All Terrain's approach to
sprinkler start-ups is thorough and methodical. We begin by inspecting all visible system components. Valve boxes get opened and examined for winter damage, standing water, or debris that's accumulated over the off-season.
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 receive attention 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 to ensure everything is working as it should.
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 issues that commonly develop: heads that don't rise fully, spray patterns that have deteriorated from wear, coverage gaps that leave areas without water, and overspray that waters 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. Longmont's water pressure can vary, and we need to ensure your system handles those variations properly without damaging equipment or wasting water.