Short answer: A maintenance contract is a fixed seasonal price for scheduled irrigation visits from April through November. It replaces one-off service calls, catches leaks before they hit your water bill, and gives you written records for owners, boards and insurers.
What's included
| Visit | When | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Spring start-up | April | Charge the system, check every zone, set the controller for the season |
| Inspections | Monthly, May–Sept | Run each zone, fix heads and nozzles, adjust coverage, check rain sensor |
| Backflow test | Spring (or your supplier's date) | Certified test, paperwork filed with your water supplier |
| Mid-summer tune | July | Adjust run times for heat and drought, review water use |
| Winterization | Late Oct – mid Nov | Compressed-air blowout, shut down and drain backflow, controller off |
Small repairs found during a visit (a broken head, a clogged nozzle) are fixed on the spot at a pre-agreed unit price, so you're not waiting for approval on a $20 part. Anything larger is quoted in writing first.
What you get after every visit
- A short visit report: zones checked, issues found, repairs made, photos
- A running list of open items and recommended upgrades, with prices
- One contact who knows your property
Who it's for
Property managers with more than one site, HOA boards that need predictable budgets, and facility managers who don't want to think about irrigation until something goes wrong. If you manage multiple properties in Monmouth County, we can put them all on one contract and one invoice schedule.
How pricing works
Contracts are priced per site, based on number of zones, controllers, backflow devices and visit frequency. See the commercial irrigation cost guide for what drives the number.
Frequently asked questions
What does a commercial irrigation maintenance contract include?
Spring start-up, scheduled inspections (usually monthly in season), controller adjustments, the annual backflow test, and fall winterization. Minor repairs are billed at agreed unit prices; larger repairs are quoted first.
Can we start a contract mid-season?
Yes. We'll do an initial inspection, fix anything urgent, and prorate the rest of the season.
Do you take over systems another company installed?
Yes. Most of our contract work is on systems someone else installed. The first visit includes a full zone-by-zone assessment so you know exactly what you have.
Can multiple properties go on one contract?
Yes. Portfolio managers can put every Monmouth County site on one agreement with one invoice schedule and site-by-site reports.