Spring sprinkler startup (turn-on) in Salt Lake & Utah County
Secondary water usually comes back between mid-April and early May. Join the list and we'll email you before 2027 startup booking opens, with the same pay-by-the-zone pricing as blowouts.
- $15 per zone · $75 minimum
- Every zone run and checked for freeze damage
- Pay after the job. Nothing upfront
Why join now
- First pick of route days when booking opens.
- A reminder before Riverton's March 15 valve deadline and your provider's turn-on date.
- Startups catch freeze damage early, before a broken pipe floods a bed in June.
Prefer to send your address and zone count now? Use the booking form and we'll hold your spot.
Fixed, upfront pricing
Same simple math as fall blowouts: zones × $15 with a $75 minimum. Repairs are never done without your OK.
- No trip fees, no "call for a quote"
- Pay when the job is done. Nothing upfront
- Waitlist now: no commitment, first pick of route days
Local benchmark: Pure Irrigation lists a $149 spring start-up (Pure Irrigation); most Salt Lake companies post $80–$150 (Salt Lake City Sprinkler Pros).
Sprinkler spring startup prices
| Per zone | $15 |
|---|---|
| Minimum (up to 5 zones) | $75 |
| 6 zones | $90 |
| 8 zones | $120 |
| Repairs found at startup | Quoted before any work |
Estimate updates live on the booking form. No payment online.
What's included
- Backflow valves and test cocks set to operating position
- Irrigation valve opened slowly (no water hammer)
- Every zone run and checked for geysers, leaks and dead spots
- Controller set for spring run times
- A note on anything that needs repair, with a price, before any work
Not included
- Repairs (quoted separately, only with your OK)
- Backflow testing (needs a state-certified tester)
How it works
Join the waitlist
Tell us your ZIP and zone count. It takes 30 seconds.
We email first
You hear from us before 2027 booking opens, with route days for your area.
We start it up, you pay
A local tech starts and tests every zone. You pay after.
When to turn sprinklers on in Utah
Many Salt Lake and Utah County secondary systems start around mid-April, some cities about May 1, and dry years can push that later. Riverton asks residents to close their own valves by March 15. Startups catch freeze damage early, before a broken pipe floods a bed in June.
Who does the work
Vetted, insured local crews from our partner network, licensed where Utah requires it. We handle booking, routing and support, and stay your point of contact from request to payment.
Sprinkler spring startup FAQ
When does spring startup booking open?
Before secondary water returns, usually early April for mid-April to May turn-ons. Waitlist members get the first route days.
Why not turn it on myself?
You can. The risk is opening the valve too fast (water hammer) or missing a cracked pipe or backflow from the winter. Our checklist guide walks through the steps if you DIY.
Is the price the same as a blowout?
Yes: $15 per zone with a $75 minimum, paid after the job.