Happy Holidays from Charlotte Irrigation Company

As we approach Christmas and New Years, Irrigation and Lighting Specialist would like to take this opportunity to say "thank you" for your business and express how much we value your trust and loyalty. You and your home deserve the highest quality service at competitive prices with exceptional service, and it is our goal to deliver these things with every outdoor lighting or irrigation project we take on.

As 2013 winds down, we remain dedicated to being the Charlotte irrigation company of choice. For more than 25 years, we have had the privilege to complete some great projects for some great clients, and this year has been no different.

"This year has been a great year for us," said John Minor, owner of Irrigation and Lighting Specialist. "We are very proud of the work we've done and look forward to another year of exceptional irrigation and outdoor lighting services."

To learn more about how we have become a top Charlotte irrigation company, call John Minor with Irrigation and Lighting Specialist at 704-747-0235 or email John. We hope that you have a wonderful holiday season filled with peace and joy!

Charlotte Irrigation Winterization for 2014 Winter

Despite the chilling weather we've already experienced, the season of winter does not officially begin until this Saturday. If Charlotte's late fall temperatures are any indication of things to come, we are in for a cold one this year.

As the thermostat continues to fall as we approach the coldest part of the year, time is running out to get a Charlotte irrigation winterization.

"If you haven't already winterized your irrigation system for the winter, now is the time to do it," said John Minor of Irrigation and Lighting Specialist. "The cost of winterization is relatively inexpensive when compared to the cost of freeze repairs. In other words, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." 

What Is Winterization? 

Your irrigation system is made up of underground pipes, connective plumbing, valves and sprinkler heads. When the system is running, water flows through this underground plumbing and pushes through its sprinkler heads. When the system is not running, water sits idle in the system. 

Once the ground freezes, the water inside your irrigation system will freeze. Since water expands as it freezes, your pipes can become cracked or split. 

The Charlotte irrigation winterization services offered by Irrigation and Lighting Specialist removes all of the water from your system to protect it during the winter. 

Reasons To Get Charlotte Irrigation Winterization 

Below are a few reasons why you should winterize your irrigation system this winter: 

• Winterizing ensures your irrigation system will be ready to run in the spring. 
• Failure to winterize may void your system's warranty. 
• It is less expensive to winterize your system than to repair it. 
• Freezing temperatures can cause severe damage to your system. 

"There is really no reason not to winterize your irrigation system," said Minor. "It is the best way to protect your investment, and with below-average temperatures forecasted for Charlotte this winter, your system will definitely need it to avoid damages." 

For more information about Charlotte irrigation winterization, call John Minor with Irrigation and Lighting Specialist at 704-747-0235 or email John. We look forward to helping you protect your irrigation system for the frigid winter ahead! 

A Successful Story of Charlotte Irrigation Installation

For more than 25 years, Irrigation and Lighting Specialist has provided elite solutions to the lawn irrigation needs of homeowners all over Charlotte. Over the years we have taken pride in helping our customers discover the numerous benefits of a Charlotte irrigation installation, and this summer was no different.

Meet the Limericks

The Limerick family moved to Charlotte from Phoenix, Arizona last winter. Like most Charlotte transplants, they fell in love with the weather and the natural beauty of the city. But, after settling in their home and enjoying a nice winter, the Limericks noticed a big difference in owning a home in the desert-like climate of Arizona and the milder climate of North Carolina, the lawn. 

"We didn't have a grassed lawn at our home in Phoenix, and I didn't know anything about maintaining a lawn before we moved," said Charlie Limerick. "I figured the grass just took care of itself, but I was obviously wrong." 

Once spring came around, the Limerick's green grass started to brown. After searching the web, visiting the local hardware store and asking his neighbor for advice, they still had no idea what was causing their lawn to look so unhealthy. That's when they decided to call John Minor with Irrigation and Lighting Specialist. 

Charlotte Irrigation Installation Saves the Day

After examining the Limericks' lawn, it became obvious that their grass was not getting enough water. There were several large trees throughout the lawn, and the grass underneath the trees weren't able to be properly hydrated, causing the grass to turn brown.

To fix the problem and to restore the health of their grass, the Limericks decided to get an irrigation system installed by the professionals at Irrigation and Lighting Specialist. The system that was installed was customized to the exact needs of their lawn, and the sprinkler heads were properly placed to ensure enough water was being disbursed under the trees. 

"I am really happy that I decided to call Irrigation and Lighting Specialist," said Charlie. "They made sure that my entire yard was getting the water coverage it needed to stay healthy. They even equipped my system with a smart controller, so the irrigation system practically runs itself. Now my lawn is the healthiest on the block."

To join the Limericks and to discover the advantages of a Charlotte irrigation installation, call John Minor with Irrigation and Lighting Specialist at 704-747-0235 or 803-831-0506 or email John. We look forward to adding you to our list of happy customers! 

Charlotte Irrigation Repair Company: Service Makes the Difference

In a world driven by computers and automated customer service, it is refreshing when you find a company that consistently goes above and beyond to provide excellent service to its customers. As the top Charlotte irrigation repair company, this is what sets us apart.

"Our goal is to provide our customers with a pleasant and friendly experience from beginning to end," says John Minor, owner of Irrigation & Lighting Specialist. "We want to build long-lasting relationships with our customers, and one way we are able to do this is by providing great customer service."

Great customer service is more than just a generic "thank you" or "have a good day." We believe that the key to good customer service is communication and prompt service. We understand that irrigation systems can be complicated, so we take the time to listen to the questions and concerns of our customers and provide them with the best options for their homes. We also believe in serving our customers in a timely fashion so they can get back to enjoying their yard.



Our Ingredients for Great Customer Service

• Warm, friendly and courteous interactions from beginning to end
• Listening to our customers and determining their needs and concerns
• Offer the best services and products to fit their needs and explain the benefits
• Prompt service that is always on time
• Complete clean-ups, we clean up after ourselves so it looks like we weren't even there

Fantastic Feedback

We love to receive feedback from our customers. Hearing what they have to say helps support our never ending goal of improvement. One of our customers recently sent us a note about his outstanding experience with our irrigation repair service performed at his home. He was pleased with the responsiveness and friendly service he received when he called to inquire about our services. After deciding we were the irrigation company for the job, he said our technician did an "outstanding" job and showed great professionalism.

"Interactions with customers and smiling faces, that's what makes this profession so great," says John. "We work so hard to ensure we exceed our customers' expectations, and it is defiantly one of the reasons we are the go-to irrigation company in Charlotte." 

To find out about the services we provide and experience our great customer service first-hand, call John Minor with Irrigation & Lighting Specialist at 877-433-5833 or email John. You will quickly see what makes us the best Charlotte irrigation repair company in Charlotte. 

Charlotte Irrigation System Winterization

Would you believe me if I told you winter was right around the corner? Unfortunately, the warm days of summer are coming to an end. Yesterday, sunset in Charlotte was expected to be around 8:00 p.m. and on September 1^st it’s expected to be around 7:45 p.m. The days are, in fact, getting shorter and the cooler weather is on its way.

With winter sneaking up on you, it’s time to start thinking around winterizing your irrigation system. To many people, winterizing an irrigation system seems like an afterthought. The reality, however, is that failing to winterize your irrigation system is one of the most common causes of irrigation system repair.

“Each winter, your irrigation system needs to essentially be put to bed,” says John Minor of Irrigation & Lighting Specialist. “The cost of having your irrigation system winterized is relatively inexpensive when compared to the cost of freeze repairs. In other words, an ounce of prevention is really worth a pound of cure.”

What Is Winterization?

Irrigation systems consist of underground pipes, connective plumbing, valves, and sprinkler heads. When the system is running, water flows through the underground plumbing, eventually coming out through the sprinkler heads. When the system is not running, water still sits in the system.

Once the ground freezes, the water inside the pipes and sprinkler heads freeze. As you know, water expands when it freezes. So, when the water inside the irrigation system freezes it will expand, potentially cracking the pipes or sprinkler heads containing it.

Reasons to Winterize Your Irrigation System

Below are a few of the reasons why you should winterize your irrigation system:

• Freezing temperatures can severely damage your irrigation system.
• Failure to winterize may void your warranty.
• Less expensive to winterize your system than to repair it.

For more information or to schedule your irrigation system winterization, call John Minor with Irrigation & Lighting Specialist at 877-433-5833 or email John. We look forward to helping you ensure your irrigation system is properly “put to bed” and ready to go again when spring comes around!