Spring time is rough for our sprinkler service company. Especially with this prolonged cold weather. This causes us to get a very condensed rush of work, as once it warms up everybody will call at the same time, which can cause us to be booked up 2-3 weeks in advance. It is tough to hire more people for this period, only to let them go in 6-8 weeks when the rush is over and the work is steadier. This would also mean more vehicles stocked with lots and lots of supplies that will also have to sit once they are let go. But, it's the same cycle we've gone through for over 13 years, and have gotten used to it.
It has been dry this spring so far, with no big March or April snowstorms yet. If you are planning on starting up the sprinkler system, please wrap any above ground pipes, valves, or backflow preventers. Anything above ground can freeze in one night, while pipes below ground are protected this time of year.
