Don’t Try & Install Your Own Irrigation System - Always Hire Professionals
Here in Arizona, we experience hot temperatures for much of the year, making it extremely important to keep your lawn properly hydrated to prevent it from drying up and dying. The best way to ensure your lawn receives the water it needs to survive is by having an irrigation system installed. While you may be tempted to install your irrigation system yourself to save a few bucks, that is not a good idea because a number of things could go wrong. For one, you could end up damaging a gas, cable, or electric line, leading to costly repairs. You could also put your drinking water supply at risk if the backflow prevention device is not installed correctly. And, if you don’t set the zones correctly, every part of your lawn may not receive the water that it needs. To avoid these mistakes, you should always hire professionals to install your irrigation system.
You Could Damage Gas, Electric, Or Cable Lines If You Try And Install Your Irrigation System Yourself
There is a whole network of lines running underneath your lawn, including gas, electric, and cable lines. If you try and install your irrigation system yourself, you could easily damage one of these lines leading to costly repairs. If you hit an electric line, there is also a chance you could electrocute yourself. When you hire a professional to install your irrigation system, they will have the tools and experience to ensure that they don’t damage any of your lines while they are installing your irrigation system.
You Could Put Your Drinking Water Supply At Risk If You Incorrectly Install The Backflow Prevention Device
Every irrigation system has a backflow prevention device that is designed to prevent contaminated water from entering your drinking supply in case a backflow event occurs. Water systems are designed to have water flow one way so that there is never any contamination coming into the drinking supply. However, sometimes events occur that will cause the flow of water to reverse directions, and dirty or contaminated water can flow backward and enter your drinking supply. A backflow prevention device is designed to stop any backflow from entering your system, keeping your drinking water safe. If you incorrectly install your backflow prevention device, you could be putting yourself and others at risk. When you hire professionals to install your backflow prevention device, you can rest easy knowing that it will be installed correctly.
The state of Arizona requires all irrigation systems to have a backflow prevention device and they need to pass an inspection every year.
You Could Incorrectly Set Your Zones When You Try To Install Your Irrigation System Yourself
Every area of your lawn is different and some parts of your lawn may need more water than others. When you have a professional install your irrigation system, they will be able to properly set the zones to ensure that every area of your lawn gets the amount of water that it needs to thrive. If you try and attempt to install your irrigation system yourself, you could incorrectly set your zones, and some parts of your lawn might not get the water that it needs while other parts of your lawn may be receiving too much water.
Give Us A Call Today To Have An Irrigation System Installed On Your Property
When it comes to having an irrigation system installed on your property, it’s always best to leave it to the professionals. At Little John’s Lawns, we’ve been installing high-quality irrigation systems since 2012 and have the tools, experience, and know-how to get the job done right. We offer our irrigation installation service to commercial, residential, and HOA property owners in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, AZ and throughout the surrounding areas. Give us a call today to sign up!