Post-Installation Irrigation System Tips

You’ve done the dirty work. After weeks of research, careful planning, and intricate decision making, you’ve figured our which irrigation system you wanted to install. You hired the right people. You made all the right moves. You did all the hard stuff, and now, you’ve accomplished what you’ve set out to do. You’re all done, right? 

Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. 

While tons of work goes into picking out the right irrigation system, selecting the perfect team to install it, and actually conducting the excavation and installation process, much of the dedicated work comes after the installation – the post-installation care, if you will!

There’s tons of work to be done after your irrigation system has been installed to ensure that it’s running properly and that you’re up-to-date on your maintenance. But what does this include? We’ve laid out our top five post-installation maintenance tricks for your sprinkler system that should help to keep it functional and operational! 

Regular Irrigation Inspection Can Make All the Difference 

When it comes to regular sprinkler system inspection, we suggest you look into working with a company that can provide you with quarterly inspections. While most companies will offer you annual or biannual inspections, we stand by the importance of quarterly inspections to ensure that everything is working in tip-top condition. If we’re able to inspect more frequently, we can catch issues or could-be problems much earlier! This is especially useful to help prepare your irrigation system for each season, which, we believe is important to the health of your lawn. 

There are dozens of things to check in on when it comes to your irrigation system. You’ll need to make sure your sprinkler and your hoses are working correctly. If you have an in-ground system, consider running it zone by zone to ensure each section is functioning properly. Check for leaks, check for rust, check for damage to sprinkler heads and piping, and check for accurate spray patterns. 

If you’re looking for a more in-depth irrigation check-up, we can work with you to conduct monthly check-ups to ensure that your irrigation system is running smoothly, keeping your lawn properly take care of, and isn’t causing any sort of issue. 

Be Prepared for Seasonal Irrigation Adjustments 

We know what you’re thinking – “we’re in Florida, the only season is summer,” but that’s simply just not how landscaping maintenance works. While Florida has a pretty hot, humid constant temperature-wise, the fact of the matter is, we still experience changes in the pressure and weather during our mini-seasons, and these require us to adjust our irrigation systems. We suggest working with a landscape company to winterize your irrigation system in advance before December hits. In fact, we wrote an entire article on how you can prepare your irrigation system for winter. 

Repairs, Repairs, Repairs

So, you’ve done it. You’ve continued to do your weekly rounds, and so far, it’s been pretty uneventful. Until today. You checked it out, and your irrigation system needs a repair. What can be done? Our biggest tip? Get this fixed as quickly as possible. Putting off repairs is never a good practice, but when it comes to irrigation systems, the quicker you act, the better. Why? Not only do you have the potential of letting drips and leaks ruin and rust your irrigation equipment, you also are going to waste a ton of water in the process. In fact, it’s possible that an irrigation system that drips 60 times per minute for an entire month can waste up to 192 gallons water! Act fast and get those repairs taken care of, stat! 

Work with the Best Team Possible 

In the end, you can do everything right, try to stay on top of your maintenance schedule, and do everything in your power to keep your irrigation system in top notch condition, but you still could face issues. It helps to have a group of people that stand by you when the times are tough, a group of people who know irrigation systems in and out, a group of people who have learned the latest irrigation systems for 20 years and always stayed on top of the updates and remained abreast of the issue with each. Working with a team you trust, a team like Landcrafters, who has the experience you need can make all the difference.

Want an Irrigation Expert’s Help in Tampa Bay?

Irrigation can be tricky, but we’ve got good news – we’re here to help. We’ve been irrigation experts for nearly 20 years. That’s two decades of irrigation experience. No matter what changes are made to the irrigation business, we’re always at the top of our game. We can help with any irrigation issues, questions, or concerns you might be having.

Get in touch with us today so we can provide you with the advice, inspiration, or answers you need! Give us a call for a no-obligation quote and get ready for stunning landscape!