Indiana Irrigation | Sprinkler Systems | Erosion Control | Drainage Control
Indiana Irrigation
Whether you have commercial irrigation or residential irrigation needs, RLM is here to help. With crews traveling to Hebron IN, Crown Point IN, Merrillville IN, St John IN, Chesterton IN, Valparaiso IN, and surrounding Lake County and Porter County communities, you know we have someone nearby.
Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler System Installation
We handle sprinkler installs one customer at time. This will insure you will have our total focus on making sure the job is done correctly.
Sprinkler Systems Service
RLM can also repair and locate sprinkler problems you may have. We can replace old controllers and add rain sensors.
Spring Sprinkler Startup
- Turn all manual drain valves to the “closed” position before turning on any water to the system
- Turn on the main system water valve slowly and allow the water to fill the pipes gradually. If the valves open too quickly, the sprinkler main lines are subjected to high surge pressures, uncontrolled flow and water hammer
- Manually activate each zone valve from the controller to maker sure the zone is operating correctly.
- Check the operating pressure. (low pressure indicates a line break or missing sprinkler)
- Check for proper rotation of sprinkler heads and adjust accordingly for adequate coverage
- Check and clean filters on poorly performing sprinklers
- Reprogram the controller for automatic watering
- Replace the controller back-up battery if necessary
- Uncover and clean the system rain sensor, if applicable
- Finish and clean any in-line filters for drip irrigation zones
Certified Backflow Checks
When the flow of water is reversed from an irrigation system back into the potable system, a backflow condition is created. If contaminants are allowed to flow back into the potable water system, even in minuscule quantities, the population is at risk of consuming fertilizers, pesticides and animal residues
Mid-summer Sprinkler Checks
RLM checks the irrigation system for any leaks or broken sprinkler heads
Sprinkler System Winterization
At RLM we are highly skilled at sprinkler system winterization, an action that is necessary for all sprinklers. A sprinkler system is a great way to keep your lawn and garden green and healthy. However, once the weather turns cold a very serious problem could occur if your sprinkler system is not properly winterized. Sprinkler system winterization is a delicate a process, allow us to keep your sprinkler system safe during the winter season.
A well maintained sprinkler system that has been annually winterized should last 20 years or more. If your sprinkler pipes freeze during the winter because they were not properly winterized, your pipes will either crack or your sprinkler heads will become damaged. This can be avoided.
We make sure that sprinkler system winterization is done correctly.
- Water supply to the sprinkler system is turned off
- All of the sprinkler lines are then injected with compressed air to expel any of the excess water that may be in the pipes
- Open all of the system drain valves in order to free any remaining water that may be trapped inside
- Above ground valves are turned off or insulated so that they remain intact and unharmed during the winter.
Sprinkler system winterization is a vital process that needs to be done every fall season. For a thorough and professional sprinkler winterization contact RLM today.
Erosion and Drainage Control
Erosion can wash away your lawn, cause pooling, and even foundation damage. RLM is a master at finding affordable solutions to drainage issues. Call us before a new construction job to ensure the drainage is appropriately accounted for.
