Irrigation Winterization

We offer irrigation winterization services for properties in Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Chastain Park & surrounding Atlanta neighborhoods.

We prepare your irrigation system for winter so it is protected from freeze damage.

When temperatures begin to drop, irrigation systems should be properly shut down to prevent damage from freezing conditions. If water remains inside the pipes or sprinkler heads during cold weather, it can freeze and expand, which may cause cracked pipes, broken sprinkler heads, or damaged valves.

At Hedges & Edges Landscaping, we provide irrigation winterization services that safely prepare your system for the winter season. Our team carefully shuts down the system and removes water from the lines so your irrigation system remains protected until it’s time to restart it in the spring.

Our Irrigation Winterization Process

Winterizing an irrigation system involves a careful process to ensure all water is removed and the system is safely shut down before freezing temperatures arrive.

Our winterization service typically includes:

• Inspecting the irrigation system before shutting it down
• Turning off the main water supply
• Blowing out irrigation lines with compressed air to remove water
• Shutting off the controller to prevent the system from activating during winter

Removing water from the lines is one of the most important steps because trapped water can freeze and expand, potentially damaging pipes and system components.

When Do We Offer Our Irrigation Winterization Service?

Irrigation winterization is typically performed in late fall before the first hard freeze. Scheduling winterization ahead of freezing temperatures helps ensure water does not remain in the system where it could freeze and cause damage.

In the Atlanta area, irrigation systems are usually winterized toward the end of the growing season once temperatures begin to consistently cool.

Restart Your System in the Spring With Our Irrigation Startup Service

Once winter has passed, irrigation systems need to be carefully restarted so they can begin watering your lawn and landscape again. Our irrigation startup service safely reverses the winterization process by turning the water supply back on, inspecting system components, and ensuring everything is operating properly before the growing season begins.