We Make Raleigh HOA Irrigation Repair Simple

The point of your backflow system is to keep the water in your irrigation system from entering your potable water system. The water used in your sprinklers often contains traces of pesticides, fertilizers, and other contaminants. Simply put, it isn't safe for human consumption. When your backflow preventer is working properly, it only allows the water in your irrigation system to travel in one direction - out towards your landscaping, and never in towards your drinking water. However, like any mechanism, backflow systems require maintenance to ensure they're working smoothly. This is especially important in areas that get dry, hot summers, where homeowners will rely on irrigation systems to keep their lawns healthy. Most towns and municipalities require periodic testing to keep drinking water safe. For example: Cary, North Carolina requires that a backflow prevention assembly receive annual testing. Raleigh, North Carolina requires that irrigation systems be tested every three years by a city-approved contractor With guidance from the licensed professionals at Doctor Sprinkler, your property can be healthy, beautiful, and safe for all.

Order. Convenience. Simplicity. Homeowner Associations are designed to bring ease into the property owner experience – and Doctor Sprinkler is designed to help our HOA clients meet those goals. Property Preparation for All Weather Our corner of North Carolina is known for its temperate climate. But it’s also known for variable weather. Sometimes, rain is…

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Why Backflow Repair Matters

Protect Your Investment You can protect your irrigation system by making sure to have it professionally winterized before the cold weather arrives. Professional winterization includes flushing the pipes and sprinkler heads with high volume compressed air. Not all irrigation companies in the Raleigh area take this important step to prevent unnecessary damage to your system, but we at Doctor Sprinkler include this manufacturer-recommended step in our winterization service. Cracks And Leaks You might be thinking “It doesn’t get cold enough in Raleigh to freeze the pipes underground!” If the pipes were installed deep enough, that is likely true. However, the above ground components are very much at risk. As we all know, water expands when it turns to ice, so any water that is left in the tops of the sprinkler heads, drip zones, shallow pipes, or the backflow preventer can freeze and cause these parts to develop cracks and leaks. The result is that when you start up your system in the spring, you have an unnecessary mess on your hands. We see this damage every spring when we are called on to repair freeze damage to improperly winterized systems throughout Raleigh, Cary, and Wake Forest. The added expense of repairs, decreased life of the system components, wasted water, and increased water bills every month from these new leaks make professional irrigation winterization service from Doctor Sprinkler cheap insurance. Act Now! Prevent Future Damage Avoid problems in the spring by having your irrigation system thoroughly winterized by Doctor Sprinkler. This will help prevent unnecessary damage to your system from winter weather and help extend the life of your irrigation system overall.

It’s that time of year – the time of year where we’re all ready for spring, but the weather hasn’t quite caught up with us yet. Unfortunately, this season can also be damaging to our irrigation system. If your backflow preventer is frozen, it’s time to take action – and restore functionality to your property…

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Help! My Backflow Preventer is Frozen. What Do I Do?

Protect Your Investment You can protect your irrigation system by making sure to have it professionally winterized before the cold weather arrives. Professional winterization includes flushing the pipes and sprinkler heads with high volume compressed air. Not all irrigation companies in the Raleigh area take this important step to prevent unnecessary damage to your system, but we at Doctor Sprinkler include this manufacturer-recommended step in our winterization service. Cracks And Leaks You might be thinking “It doesn’t get cold enough in Raleigh to freeze the pipes underground!” If the pipes were installed deep enough, that is likely true. However, the above ground components are very much at risk. As we all know, water expands when it turns to ice, so any water that is left in the tops of the sprinkler heads, drip zones, shallow pipes, or the backflow preventer can freeze and cause these parts to develop cracks and leaks. The result is that when you start up your system in the spring, you have an unnecessary mess on your hands. We see this damage every spring when we are called on to repair freeze damage to improperly winterized systems throughout Raleigh, Cary, and Wake Forest. The added expense of repairs, decreased life of the system components, wasted water, and increased water bills every month from these new leaks make professional irrigation winterization service from Doctor Sprinkler cheap insurance. Act Now! Prevent Future Damage Avoid problems in the spring by having your irrigation system thoroughly winterized by Doctor Sprinkler. This will help prevent unnecessary damage to your system from winter weather and help extend the life of your irrigation system overall.

If you’ve typed this question into google – or called your irrigation experts in a panic – take comfort that you aren’t alone! In our corner of North Carolina, below-freezing temperatures can sneak up on us. And the result isn’t just chilly. It can do a number on our irrigation system. A frozen backflow preventer…

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3 Signs You Need Backflow Preventer Service

Do Your Lawn (and Your Wallet!) A Favor: Why You Should Fix Your Irrigation System Today

  When it comes to your backflow preventer, it’s important to take cues. If something seems wrong, it probably is! Call Doctor Sprinkler as soon as possible if you notice:  Leaks This is the most common type of backflow preventer issue. If you notice a steady drip-drip-drip, it’s important to get a solution. Reduced water pressure…

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Backflow Preventer Service: What We Do

Professional Irrigation Services From plants to people, your property is home to a variety of life that requires plenty of thirst-quenching refreshment. However, the water that your landscaping uses shouldn't mix with the water that comes out of the tap. Doctor Sprinkler provides professional irrigation services for Raleigh, Cary, and surrounding North Carolina communities.

  In Raleigh, Cary, and other surrounding neighborhoods, having a functional backflow preventer isn’t just a benefit: It’s a requirement. Doctor Sprinkler is here to ensure that your property is on the path to compliance – and that your household is safe. Our backflow preventer service delivers comprehensive service for all of your needs, from…

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Why is your backflow preventer important?

Raleigh, NC Sprinkler Services Old systems refurbished and upgraded Leaks located and repaired Broken or damaged heads repaired or replaced Buried valves located Heads adjusted and nozzled Add new heads or new zones New controllers and rain sensors installed Drip zones installed Backflows installed, replaced, repaired Help designing watering plan and programming controllers Modernize aging systems to run more efficiently and use less water

Backflow prevention has a way of shying away from the limelight. It’s a wallflower compared to a lawn of freshly mowed grass, and it pales in comparison to a meticulously landscaped lot. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t an instrumental part of your property. Backflow prevention is essential to the safety of the place…

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Backflow Prevention & Drinking Water

Drinking Water

Everyone should feel safe filling a drinking glass with water. Doctor Sprinkler exists to ensure that you are control of your water system. And it all starts with vigilant backflow prevention. What is backflow? ‘Backflow’ describes contaminated (non-potable) water that re-enters your your drinking (potable) water. What causes backflow? Backflow happens when your property’s water…

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Three Things You Need to Know About a Backflow Prevention System

Professional Irrigation Services From plants to people, your property is home to a variety of life that requires plenty of thirst-quenching refreshment. However, the water that your landscaping uses shouldn't mix with the water that comes out of the tap. Doctor Sprinkler provides professional irrigation services for Raleigh, Cary, and surrounding North Carolina communities.

A backflow preventer has a simple concept and an important mission: Keep water used to irrigate your landscaping from entering your drinking water, and protect the people who count on your sinks for clean and healthy drinking water. Here’s what you need to know about this important system. What does a backflow preventer do? When…

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When Do Backflow Preventers Need to Be Certified?

Sprinkler Setup

Is Your Backflow Preventer Reliable? Backflow preventers: A simple name for a very important tool. This installation is key to securing the health and safety of a property’s inhabitants. Without it, the water used for landscaping can quite literally back up and meld with a drinking water source. The implications of this can be serious:…

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Understanding Backflow Preventers

Professional Irrigation Services From plants to people, your property is home to a variety of life that requires plenty of thirst-quenching refreshment. However, the water that your landscaping uses shouldn't mix with the water that comes out of the tap. Doctor Sprinkler provides professional irrigation services for Raleigh, Cary, and surrounding North Carolina communities.

“Backflow preventer” – it’s a name that might not sound glamorous, yet is essential to the safety and health of your household. This function prevents the water from your irrigation system from entering your supply of drinking water. This ensures that you can enjoy lush, vibrant property and the peace of mind that you can…

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