Sprinkler Winterization in Memphis & Shelby County
Time for sprinkler winterization? Book your Memphis blowout before the freeze. We clear every line with compressed air and protect your backflow preventer before the first hard freeze, so nothing cracks, leaks, or wastes water come spring. A standard residential blowout is $140. Want blowout and spring startup handled every year? Add it to a seasonal maintenance plan.
Winterization that saves your pipes
Memphis winters swing above and below freezing all season, and water left in your sprinkler lines can freeze, expand, and crack pipes, valves, and backflow devices. A fall blowout clears every line with compressed air before that can happen, and it catches small problems before they become expensive repairs. When the weather warms up, our separate spring sprinkler startup brings the system back online safely. Off-season, we keep systems efficient to EPA WaterSense standards. See how sprinkler winterization works, step by step. Not sure on timing? Read when to winterize in Memphis and what affects the price.
What’s included in your winterization
Compressed-air blowout
We purge every zone with regulated compressed air, clearing the water that cracks pipes and heads over winter.
Supply shutoff & pressure relief
We shut off the irrigation water supply and relieve the pressure so no water is left pushing into the lines.
Backflow freeze protection
Your backflow preventer is the most freeze-vulnerable part of the system, so we drain and protect it before the first freeze.
Controller reprogramming
We set your smart or timer controller to off or rain mode for the winter so it never tries to run on empty lines.
Leak & damage spotting
A blowout is the ideal time to spot broken heads, cracked lines, and leaks. We note anything that needs repair before spring.
Right-timed scheduling
We book you ahead of the first hard freeze, so your system is never left exposed.
From booking to a protected system
Book your visit
Call or request a free quote and tell us roughly how many zones you have.
We time it right
We schedule around the forecast so your blowout happens before the first hard freeze.
Compressed-air blowout
We blow out every zone and drain and protect your backflow preventer.
Walkthrough & report
We flag anything that needs attention and set your controller for winter before we leave.
Local experts who save you water
Up to 30% water savings
Smart scheduling and leak-free design cut waste and shrink your monthly bill.
Fast, same-week response
We’re your neighbors, so scheduling is quick and follow-up is easy.
Licensed & certified
Fully insured, with a state-certified backflow tester on staff for compliant work.
Sprinkler winterization across the Memphis metro
We winterize irrigation systems throughout Memphis and Shelby County, from East Memphis and Germantown to Collierville, Bartlett, Arlington, Eads, Piperton, and Rossville.
Sprinkler Winterization: Common Questions
When should I winterize my sprinklers in Memphis?
Schedule your winterization before the first hard freeze. Watch the forecast for the first sustained sub-freezing night; once water in the lines freezes, damage can already be done.
Do I really need to winterize sprinklers in Tennessee?
Yes. Memphis regularly drops below freezing in winter, and even a single hard freeze can crack pipes, fittings, and backflow devices when water is left in the lines. A compressed-air blowout is inexpensive insurance against repairs that cost far more.
How much does sprinkler winterization cost?
A standard residential sprinkler blowout is $140. Larger and commercial systems are quoted individually. Spring startup is a separate $140 service when you’re ready to turn the system back on.
Is winterization the same as a spring startup?
No. Winterization shuts your system down and blows the water out of the lines in fall. A spring startup is a separate $140 visit that turns the water back on, slowly re-pressurizes the system, and tests every zone.
What happens if I skip winterization?
Water trapped in the lines can freeze and expand, cracking PVC or poly pipe, breaking heads and valves, and splitting the backflow preventer. These are among the most common, and most avoidable, irrigation repairs we see each spring.
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