Watering your lawn and is the key to preserving its lushness and beauty. This year, give yourself peace of mind by installing an irrigation system. Cost-effective and a water-saver, an irrigation system is one of the wisest investments you can make. Our irrigation experts carefully design your sprinkler system to ensure maximum coverage to your lawn. Whether you are looking for a brand new irrigation system to maintain your lawn or the replacement of a sprinkler head in your current system, our experts are only a phone-call away.
A properly installed and maintained irrigation system can bring multiple benefits beyond what hand-watering can provide, such as:
Consistent and uniform coverage
Increased Efficiency
Convenience
Saved Time
Automatic shut-off during rain (with installed rain sensor)
SPRING ACTIVATIONS
Each spring, a visit is scheduled for one of our trained technicians to come and activate your property’s system. At this time, an efficiency assessment is also performed to ensure all sprinkler heads and zones are functioning properly. (This is also included in our preventive maintenance program)
BACKFLOW TESTING
A backflow test is required by St. Louis County and must be performed annually to ensure your home’s drinking water is protected. Many times, Horstmann Brothers prefers to complete this at the same time as the spring activation. (This is also included in our preventive maintenance program)
SYSTEM CHECKS
As part of our irrigation service packages, Horstmann Brothers offers customers three strategically-scheduled system checks. During a system check, our technicians inspect each zone of your system. make necessary repairs to guarantee your system is functioning properly. (This is also included in our preventive maintenance program)
SERVICE CALLS
Whenever your system needs a repair, simply call our office and a visit will be promptly scheduled. Only trained irrigation team responds to service calls; once at your property, a thorough assessment is taken and repairs are made only as needed. A quote will be given prior to repairs being performed.
WATER AUDITING SERVICES
Horstmann Brothers can provide system tuneups, calculate how long your system should run, and develop a watering schedule based on weather and seasonal conditions.
WINTERIZATIONS
Winterizing your system each fall is necessary to prevent against freeze damage. Horstmann Brothers’ winterization procedure consists of turning off the backflow, clearing the water out of all pipes and components utilizing compressed air and tagging the backflow. Horstmann Brothers recommends winterizing your system no later than the third week of November. (This is also included in our preventive maintenance program)
The purpose of drainage construction is to move water away from a home or building or other low-lying lawn, patio or garden areas and redirect water flow to a more appropriate location.
Horstmann Brothers boasts a well experienced drainage department that completes installations of all shapes and sizes every year. Whether you need a French drain installed or a detailed grading job performed, Horstmann Brothers is equipped to get the job done right – the first time.
Contact us now to get that much-needed drainage work or other lawn care services scheduled today.
Irrigation system renovations can include a complete overhaul of existing equipment, specific zone adjustments and upgrades, and installation of the most up-to-date water-saving components.
Fully equipped with the latest in irrigation technology, HB’s irrigation technicians can quickly and easily upgrade worn heads, replace outdated clocks and install accurate rain sensors – all to increase your system’s overall efficiency.
Contact us today to begin saving money with an updated irrigation system.
For commercial, residential, institutional properties and athletic fields, Horstmann Brothers’ attentive staff will create a system custom-tailored to fit your needs and budget, and professionally install it – all within weeks. Contact us now to schedule an appointment for your irrigation system installation.
