In Western Washington, summers and backyards go hand-in-hand. We plant elaborate veggie gardens, tend and harvest our fruit trees, host cookouts and barbecues, build marshmallow-roasting bonfires and set up hammocks to laze away the long, balmy afternoons. The last thing your yard needs is a swimming-pool-sized mud puddle created by a leaking underground sprinkler or irrigation system component. At Boggs Inspection Services, they can make sure everything is running smoothly so you’re not confronted with a soggy mess or spiking utility bills.
Home Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems Need Inspecting to Run at Peak Efficiency
Many newly built homes across the state now come with irrigation or sprinkler systems. Retrofitting them into existing homes is also on the rise. These systems have long offered a high return on investment (ROI) when selling a property and many can even be integrated with today’s smart home technology. Their steady soaking dispersal, versus surface watering with a hose, promotes deep root growth to make healthier, more resilient lawns.
With many Pacific Northwest cities limiting water usage during long, hot summer months, built-in systems can be set to follow allowable limits and daily schedules. The City of Lacey, for example, follows a mandatory watering schedule which allows odd numbered homes to water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, while even numbered properties may water Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. They recommend one inch per week before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. for water efficiency. With an irrigation system, that’s a set-it-and-forget-it chore you can easily check off your list.
But if the necessary underground waterlines crack or split, your backyard could quickly become unusable and your water bill spike.
Boggs Inspection Services Can Tackle Irrigation Systems to Save You Worry, Time and Money
Dwayne Boggs says that his team of inspectors can add an irrigation inspection to any home’s residential inspection service. He explains that they start by looking for inoperable systems or damaged lines and sprinkler heads.
Over the course of these inspections, Boggs inspectors check operational pressure, pumps and electrical connections to ensure the system is working smoothly. They also look for damaged pipes and sprinkler components, as well as leaks around valves.
Boggs sees more new, local developments installing systems as they build so makes sure his team is highly trained in what to look for across a variety of designs.
Other residential add-on inspection items include lead and asbestos testing, manufactured home structural certifications, mold and indoor air quality testing, sewer scope and septic inspections, water testing, pest and wood-dwelling organism (WDO) inspections or well pump flow and rate tests.
Preventive Maintenance Saves Time and Money Thanks to Comprehensive Inspection
With Boggs Inspection Services, the timing of your inspection is entirely up to you. Many folks typically only schedule one around buying or selling a home. But with Boggs, there are options all year-round. Start by considering an annual maintenance inspection to stay ahead of problem spots easily spotted by a pro.
For those dipping their toe into the real estate market, there are post-purchase inspections, pre-listing inspections and re-inspections to make sure repairs have been done properly. Boggs even offers a Walk and Talk: Pre-Offer Review, Evaluation and Consultation service and Pay at Close options.
Whatever you choose, don’t waste a minute of summer’s bounty slogging through a muddy yard or paying unnecessarily expensive utility bills due to a failed irrigation system. Boggs Inspection Services can make sure it’s working properly and even provides a vetted list of top rated vendors who can make repairs if needed. Because the warm weather’s only here for a while and deserves to be properly enjoyed while it lasts.
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