Your local sprinkler company serving Longmont and Boulder County.
Looking for a sprinkler company in Longmont? Trailhead serves Longmont from our base in Erie, just 15 minutes away. We handle sprinkler installation, repair, blowouts, and spring turn-ons throughout Longmont. Many homes here have aging systems from the 1970s-80s that need repair or upgrades.
Custom residential sprinkler system design and installation. Zone layout, efficient heads, smart controllers, and a full walkthrough when we're done.
Broken heads, sprinkler leaks, valve problems, pipe breaks, and controller issues. We diagnose and fix sprinkler problems fast.
Professional sprinkler blowout in the fall to prevent freeze damage. Spring startup with leak checks, head adjustments, and controller programming.
Longmont holds some of the most senior water rights on the South Platte River, giving it more supply security than neighboring communities. The city is currently at a Drought Watch level with voluntary restrictions only.
Watering schedule:
Voluntary guideline: water no more than twice per week. No mandatory odd/even schedule.
Time restrictions:
Voluntary: water before 10 AM or after 6 PM. The city advises not turning on automatic sprinklers until May.
Deadline:
Annual testing required between April and September. The city assigns specific deadlines per property. Results reported to backflow@longmontcolorado.gov.
Required device:
RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) assemblies required. DCVAs (Double Check Valve Assemblies) are no longer allowed for new irrigation connections.
We offer certified backflow testing as a standalone service or bundled with your spring turn-on.
Heavy clay-loam soil consistent with the Northern Front Range. Alkaline pH with poor natural drainage. Cycle-and-soak irrigation recommended to prevent runoff on clay.
Good to know: Longmont's senior water rights mean residents are less likely to face severe mandatory restrictions compared to other Front Range cities. The city's backflow program is well-established and actively enforced.
We're 15 minutes from Longmont and service the entire city regularly. Many Longmont homes have 30-40 year old sprinkler systems that need modernizing. We know which neighborhoods have low water pressure, aging valves, and outdated controllers.
Longmont is at a Drought Watch level with voluntary guidelines: water no more than twice per week, before 10 AM or after 6 PM. Longmont has strong water rights, so mandatory restrictions are less likely than in neighboring cities.
Sprinkler repair costs vary by the issue. A broken head replacement runs $50-$100 per head. Valve repairs are $100-$250. Leak detection and pipe repair depends on severity. Contact us for a free repair quote.
Yes. The City of Longmont requires annual backflow testing between April and September. They assign specific deadlines per property. Only RPZ devices are accepted for new installations. Contact backflow@longmontcolorado.gov or 303-651-8416.
If your system is 25+ years old and you're dealing with frequent repairs, low water pressure, or uneven coverage, a full replacement usually makes more financial sense than patching an aging system. We offer free consultations.
Get a free quote on irrigation installation, repair, or seasonal service. Call today or send us a message.
