This summer has been a challenge on many levels, the weather being the most extreme. Scheduling sprinkler systems to run, the frequency, and duration has been the focus the last several weeks. When we schedule the calls for controller adjustments we are also finding many other issues being discovered for the first time. To compound the situation is that the past several seasons have seen above average rainfall in June - August which has masked many of the problems in the system and in the yard. 
Every year your sprinkler system should be evaluated for proper coverage due to the fact that as sprinkler systems age the following occurs:
1. Sprinkler heads go out of adjustment.
2. Sprinkler heads are crooked and do not spray properly.
3. There are broken or partially broken sprinkler heads and pipes.
4. Sprinkler pipe is chocked off due to root growth.
6. Sprinkler field wiring is broken due to mechanical damage, corrosion, rodent issues, etc.
7. Landscape plants have grown and now block coverage of sprinkler heads spraying.
8. Landscape has changed and sprinkler coverage was never addressed.
9. Sprinkler system is old and needs to be updated. According to the leading irrigation manufacturers, the lifespan of the average residential sprinkler system is 12 years.10. The sprinkler system has not been maintained properly and repairs and replacements are numerous.
11. Water pressure in your area has significantly changed and sprinkler system does not operate at the new low pressure.
My recommendation is that you have your sprinkler system evaluated each summer after all the plants have sent out their new growth. Usually this is at the end of June and in July. I recommend that we perform an irrigation audit and check for uniform coverage and application of water.
If you are a Service Agreement client there is no charge for the irrigation audit. All others, $70.00 fee for the evaluation and report. A few dollars invested in your sprinkler system now can save you thousands of dollars in lawn and plant replacement this fall. For more information or to schedule an appointment then please call 631-423-2211 or click here.
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