Sprinkler Winterization & Blowouts in Royal Oak, MI
I’ve been winterizing sprinklers in Royal Oak for 30+ years—bungalows near Downtown Royal Oak, older homes by Woodward and 12 Mile, and expanded systems closer to Coolidge, Crooks, and Greenfield. With tight yards and a mix of copper, brass, and PVC, I keep things safe: 50–60 PSI with high CFM, short zone passes, and the drain plug left off or partially threaded so if the main shut-off weeps, water drains out instead of back into your system.
Pricing
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How I Winterize
Shut off & inspect
50–60 PSI with high CFM
Short passes per zone
Drain plug left loose
City-water: controller ON
Pump/Lake: pump-start disabled
Note: Winterizing is not a full inspection. Air won’t reveal every issue—spring start-up is when full testing & repairs are done.
Local Notes for Royal Oak
- Corridors: Woodward, 12 Mile, 13 Mile, Coolidge, Crooks, Greenfield.
- Neighborhoods: Downtown Royal Oak, Normandy Oaks, Vinsetta Blvd area.
- ZIPs served: 48067, 48073.
FAQs
Do I need to be home?
No, as long as the water is shut off inside and I can access the backflow/valves and controller if needed.
Controller on or off?
City-water: can stay ON. Pump/lake/well: I disable pump-start so the pump can’t run dry.
What PSI/CFM do you use?
I run 50–60 PSI with high CFM. Volume clears lines safely—no need to exceed that range.
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