Spring Sprinkler Opening in Newmarket & the GTA — What It Includes & When to Book

Spring is here in Newmarket and across the GTA — and that means one thing for homeowners with irrigation systems: it's time to get your lawn sprinklers opened up for the season. A professional spring opening is the single best thing you can do to protect your investment and make sure your system runs efficiently all summer long.

What is a Sprinkler Spring Opening?

A spring opening — also called a startup or turn-on — is the process of safely reactivating your lawn irrigation system after winter. In Ontario, temperatures drop well below freezing, which is why systems are winterized (blown out) in the fall. Simply turning the water back on in spring without a proper startup can cause broken heads, cracked pipes, and controller problems.

What Does a Professional Spring Opening Include?

When PJL Land Services performs your spring opening, we don't just flip a valve. Our full startup service includes:

• Slowly pressurizing the system to check for leaks or damage from the winter freeze

• Running each zone individually to inspect coverage and identify broken or misaligned heads

• Checking and adjusting spray patterns and arc settings for full, even coverage

• Programming or updating your smart controller (Hydrawise) with the current season's schedule

• Replacing any damaged heads or components identified during the inspection

• Leaving you with a fully operational system ready for the season ahead

Why Not Just Do It Yourself?

Turning a system on incorrectly — too fast, at too high a pressure — is one of the most common causes of cracked pipes and blown heads. A professional knows how to slowly and safely pressurize the system, and has the experience to spot problems before they become expensive repairs. The cost of a professional startup is almost always less than the cost of fixing damage caused by a rushed DIY attempt.

When Should You Book Your Spring Opening in Ontario?

In Newmarket and the surrounding GTA, the safe window for spring openings is typically mid-April through May, once overnight temperatures are consistently staying above freezing. Booking early is strongly recommended — spring is our busiest season, and slots fill up fast. If you're reading this in April, now is the perfect time to book.

Book Your Spring Opening with PJL Land Services

PJL Land Services provides professional lawn sprinkler spring openings throughout Newmarket, Aurora, Barrie, Richmond Hill, Bradford, Innisfil, and the broader GTA. Our experienced technicians will have your system running perfectly in no time.

Call us at (905) 960-0181 or book your spring opening online. Don't wait — our spring schedule fills up quickly every year!