Irrigation spring start-up checklist

Turn a sprinkler system on for the season: water on slowly, every zone checked, heads fixed and aimed, the controller set.

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Irrigation spring start-up checklist

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Turn on
Every zone
Controller
Before you leave

What this checklist covers

EPA WaterSense sums up a sprinkler spruce-up in four steps: inspect, connect, direct and select. Inspect for heads that do not pop up fully or are tilted, connect means checking where heads meet pipes and hoses for leaks, direct means aiming the water at the landscape and not the driveway, and select means setting a smart schedule.

This checklist puts those steps in the order of a start-up visit. Repairs found on the walk are the add-on sale.

How to use it

Tick each item as you go. The sheet saves in this browser, so you can close the page and come back. Print a blank copy for the truck, or fill it in on your phone and print or save it as a PDF for the customer at the end.

With Koira: Seasonal reminders

When the season comes, Koira texts and emails the customers you have already worked for with one tap to book a spring start-up. Campaigns are part of the Grow plan.

Sources

Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.

FAQ

What is included in a sprinkler start-up?

Turning the water on slowly, checking the backflow device, running and walking every zone, fixing and aiming heads, and setting the controller.

Why open the main slowly?

To avoid a pressure surge that can damage pipes and heads.

What does EPA WaterSense recommend?

Its sprinkler spruce-up steps: inspect, connect, direct and select.

Should the controller schedule change in spring?

Yes. Set it for the season and check any rain or weather sensor.

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