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Sprinkler system installation

Installing a professional sprinkler system is a great idea that will have long-lasting positive effects on your lawn, your standing in the community and your property values.

But before you decide to make this type of major investment in your home and property, there are certain things you need to be aware of. In other words, we urge you to do your homework before jumping in head first.

But that’s something our San Antonio sprinkler installation specialists can certainly assist you along the way as well.

Here are a few things you should know before deciding to install an in-ground sprinkler system on your property:

It’s Usually Best To Hire A Professional

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We know there are a lot of Do-It-Yourselfers out there who would love nothing better than to get their hands dirty and install a sprinkler system by themselves.

This is admirable and we won’t try to tell you otherwise. But it’s not always going to be in your best interests.

There are things that are going to come up, it’s inevitable really, that are best handled by a licensed plumber or professional sprinkler installer.

Having someone who does this for a living come in to perform at least some of the work for you will save a great deal of time and headaches later on down the road.

Also, a specialist can tell you when should sprinkler systems be installed so you can find the best times to do it.

Sprinkler Systems Must Be Carefully Regulated

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Just like in your shower, sprinklers must be regulated to ensure that the water flow is just right for your system.

You don’t want to have a slow trickle coming out of your sprinklers once installation is complete, but you also don’t want too much power coming from your system.

Your sprinkler system has to be carefully regulated in order to ensure that you’re getting the absolute most from your investment. 

Watch Out For Tree Roots

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You obviously want to know where all of your electric and water connections are prior to doing any digging in your yard. But one thing homeowners sometimes forget is that the larger their trees are, the more extensive their root systems are going to be.

Tree roots can pose big problems when installing sprinkler systems. Do some checking and know where they are prior to beginning the installation.

Avoid them at all costs! If tree roots are in the area where you really want to install your sprinkler system, do some brainstorming with your installer to see if you can come up with an alternative plan.

Seriously Consider Rain Sensors

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You don’t want to be the guy in the neighborhood who’s known for watering his lawn in the middle of a major thunderstorm. Right?

This can be avoided by using rain sensors as part of your sprinkler system. These sensors will automatically turn off the water when rain is indicated and will save you money and that all important reputation in the community.

Remember To Winterize Your Sprinkler System At All Costs

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This is one of the most important things we can stress to you as a new sprinkler system owner. If you fail to winterize in advance of cold weather, you’re going to have all sorts of problems.

It’s best to have a professional do this for you. But if you decide to do it for yourself, consider buying or renting an air compressor to blow all of the water from your lines to prevent harmful freezing over the course of the winter.

If water freezes in your lines, it could lead to breakage. And now you’re looking at a serious repair bill to bring things back to normal.

 

Spend a few dollars before the onset of frigid weather to prevent spending much more at the beginning of the next spring and summer watering season. 

You may need to do this with automatic sprinkler systems as well even though there are many advantages of owning an automatic sprinkler system