Irrigation Services

IRRIGATION SERVICES

SPRING START UP

Prepare the system for use when needed prior to the season.
The irrigation water supply is turned on. The system is activated and tested in detail including controller electrical functions. Any minor repairs, billed at time and materials, are completed so that the system will operate as intended.

SEASON MONITORING

We program, operate, and maintain the system during the season to ensure it is delivering just the right amount of water required by the landscape, when it needs it. We are experts in irrigation control technology, understand how weather and environmental factors impact the landscape, and are vigilant. Scheduling to operate at peak efficiency satisfies plant needs while meeting water conservation goals, helps avoid pest infestations and disease, runoff, erosion, and leaching of soil nutrients, all caused by excessive watering.

We regularly inspect the irrigation site. The frequency depends on current and forecast weather conditions, events such as storms, power surges or interruptions, fertilization schedules, and new planting or annuals. The risk of vandals, age and reliability of system equipment, landscaper involvement and communication skills, are also factors.

At each site visit we reprogram the controller as necessary. For each of the separate system zones, the average plant water needs, specific sprinkler and nozzle precipitation rate, soil infiltration rate, and design efficiency will all previously have been calculated.

We do not routinely test all zones of the system in detail at every visit, unless we suspect or have some evidence or report of a problem. Any minor maintenance repairs are done as needed and billed at time and materials.

WINTERIZATION

The irrigation water supply is turned off, for which we may need inside access, and all the system components are purged of water for the winter. A large volume, 185 cfm, of low pressure compressed air is used to very carefully, and progressively, remove the water from all piping and sprinkler heads of the entire irrigation system.

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION

We provide a total package, initial design to completed construction.
We have completed 1000 significant installations to date, from large estate homes and residential condominiums, to commercial and hotel buildings, as well as municipal parks and play fields. Numerous residential homes, extensive hanging basket and planter drip systems, and constant renovations for plant growth and landscape changes have also been successfully completed by our construction staff.

Growing awareness of water conservation has prompted replacement of existing worn and leaking or less efficient sprinkler heads as well as the availability of vastly improved nozzle technology resulting in entire system change outs. New internet based smart controllers and wireless rain sensors are a valuable addition to any system.

We can design and install an efficient cost effective irrigation system to exceed your expectations. Our IIABC certified design team specializes in high efficiency water conscious designs that can save up to 50% of the water used by conventional systems. Our construction crews have extensive experience working in all types of terrain including complicated existing landscapes and new developments of any size. We have earned distinction as the only IIABC Certified Residential and Commercial Gold Seal Status Contractor in the Sea to Sky corridor, and are a Rain Bird top quality award winner.

Please contact us and dowload our consumer guide to ensure you recieve the best value for your next construction project.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

We are the only company resident in Whistler, and the only Irrigation Industry Association of B.C. Certified Contractor Gold Seal Status, Residential and Commercial, in the Sea to Sky area. The experience, training, insurance, and licensing required to qualify for such recognition are unmatched locally. We also have a special relationship as the only “Rain Bird Select Contractor” ensuring reliable access to extended warranties.

At any time, we can provide immediate assistance with service / monitoring technicians who arrive at your site with trucks fully stocked with the tools and materials required for any situation. These personnel have received Rain Bird Factory, Irrigation Association, and in house training, and are highly qualified irrigation professionals. They have an average of 20 years of experience with us and our customers in Whistler. They are thus not only technically skilled, but we can normally assign staff personally familiar with your irrigation system, with an as built sketch and all details of same on their laptop.

We thereby deliver exceptional value for the time spent by providing efficient, expert diagnosis, and speedy repair of your problems, using the correct parts and specifications.

For help at any time, if you do not have a contact number for the service technician permanently assigned and responsible for your neighborhood and system, look for that information on the front door of your irrigation controller. Myself at 604-698-1700, or my father Ed at 698-1710 are available on a 24/7 schedule if needed.

HANGING BASKET AND PLANTER POT DRIP SPECIALISTS

Hanging baskets and planter pots are a beautiful addition to any residential or commercial property. They do however require special attention and regular watering to survive. We have developed a very unobtrusive method of automatically irrigating these and have several thousand baskets/pots under seasonal management.

Please contact us for a free consultation.

BACKFLOW TESTING AND REPAIR

Potable (safe for drinking) water suppliers, including the RMOW, require the installation of approved control assemblies on all cross connections in a plumbing system. Such safety devices vary in sophistication to match the hazard level of each cross connection. They protect human health by preventing contamination of your drinking water supply by backflow or backsiphonage from your irrigation, heating, hot tub, air conditioning, pool, or fire sprinkler systems that are connected to the same potable water source.

It is required by the RMOW, and prudent, that your devices be tested annually to confirm that they function as intended. We have the necessary currently calibrated instruments, and the required B.C. Water Works Association Certified Active Testers licensed to perform this work in B.C., and complete the mandated RMOW report form.

LANDSCAPE ACCENT AND SAFETY LIGHTING

Low voltage landscape lighting is a beautiful addition to any property and allows you to enjoy hours more from your landscape investment. Subtle accent lighting can highlight the natural features and add depth to your landscape while also providing safety and security. Enjoy the warm summer nights on your patio or watch the winter snow falling from the fireside. The options are endless.