Why choose Rain Rich Sprinklers vs. the other
guy?
Rain Rich Lawn Sprinklers has a proven track record of successfully installing
and servicing over 5000 irrigation systems since 1982. We have 1000’s of
satisfied loyal clients and many of them are in your neighborhood. The Rain Rich
team has over 100 years combined experience, plus our customers want the “Rain
Rich Look”™ as a result of our proprietary Rain Rich System™. With all that
knowledge and decades of experience we can successfully tackle any project and
we have! All the members of our team are experts in irrigation and our team
leaders have plumbing licenses, and design certifications in irrigation. We know
you have busy lives and demand hassle free service; and since us here at Rain
Rich are also homeowners, we want to make your ownership of a Rain Rich System
stress free providing value you deserve by hiring the leader. Just look around
at Old Westbury Gardens, Citibank Park –home of the L.I. Ducks, Mill River Golf
Course and other prominent places you quickly find out why they chose Rain Rich
to service their valuable properties. Don’t you deserve the best also?
How much does a sprinkler system cost?
It depends upon several factors which would include; the size of the property,
complexity of the landscape, and the water service to name just a few. Each
property is carefully reviewed, measured, and designed specifically for you and
your needs. Rain Rich uses a specific set of irrigation design criteria
established by the National Irrigation Association. Once a customized Rain Rich
System™ is created, then your sprinkler system will be quoted. A quote for a
“Rain Rich System”™ should be looked at as an investment over 15 years. Yes, 15
years is approximately the life span of a Rain Rich Sprinkler system. That is
the one of the reasons why so many people hire Rain Rich for all their
Irrigation needs.
How much does it cost to maintain a sprinkler system?
The cost to maintain a Rain Rich System is based upon the size and complexity of
the system. A new system is always less to maintain then an older system. This
is due to the fact that fewer repairs are required on a new system. Regardless
of age, all systems require seasonal start up in the spring and winterizing in
the fall. A Rain Rich representative can give you a free evaluation on the cost
to maintain. Even better, they can offer you a maintenance agreement to save you
more money and time.
Will there be damage to my lawn?
There will be some minimal disturbance to your lawn. The extent depends upon how
hard the ground is the type of lawn you have, the volume of tree roots, and the
time of year. Rain Rich guarantees to rake, tamp, and seed areas to restore to
its natural state. A new Rain Rich System can bring about full restoration in 2
to 3 weeks.
Will my water bill increase?
This depends on several factors. These include:
* The landscape water requirements. Some types of plants require lots of water
all the time.
* Weather
* Controller adjustment
* Sprinkler maintenance
* Rain sensor operation
Normally, with each new system, clients see an increase in their water bill.
This is due to the fact that before they had a sprinkler system they were using
very little water if any at all. Rain Rich Sprinklers uses water conserving
controls such as rain sensors, moisture sensors, and programmable controllers on
all new systems and can modify or adapt existing systems with these controls.
Bear in mind that with a Rain Rich System water is being applied in the most
efficient and consistent manner and compared to watering with hoses the savings
are considerable.
Do I need to
summarize my sprinkler system?
All sprinkler systems need to be summarized as early as possible in the spring
to insure they are working properly for the summer. Summarizing a sprinkler
system requires a thorough examination of all the components, adjustments,
repairs if necessary, and reprogramming the controller. Typically, as a system
ages, the requirement for spring start up increases. Leaks, broken sprinkler
heads, and poor adjustment can lead to higher then normal water bills, damaged
property, and an unhealthy landscape. We don’t want that to happen, therefore
that is why our clients choose the Rain Rich Maintenance System as they want the
Rain Rich Look.
Do I need to
winterize my irrigation system?
Absolutely! Failure to winterize your sprinkler system can lead to extensive
damage on a large scale. Water left in sprinkler equipment can freeze and split
open sprinkler components. Once the damage is done, costly repairs will be
required to bring the system back to life. In a very cold winter, the entire
system could be damaged beyond reasonable repair. Rain Rich uses high volume,
low pressure, and air compressors to purge all irrigation equipment of water.
This insures your system to last for many years. With the Rain Rich Maintenance
System™, thousands of sprinkler systems have been successfully winterized year
after year.
Do you offer
Service Agreements?
Yes! Rain Rich offers yearly service agreements that cover the cost of
summarizing, winterizing and evaluating your sprinkler system. Additionally, as
a Rain Rich client with a service agreement you will receive a 10% discount on
all repairs and or replacements if there should be a need. As an additional
benefit, we provide this service in a timely manner by reminding you when to
schedule appointments. Most of the services we provide can be completed at your
convenience and does not require you to be at home when we do this work.
What are my payment options?
Rain Rich requires all payment upon completion. On new sprinkler systems a
deposit is required at time of contracting. This allows us to secure material
and commit to an agreed date. A progress payment will be made during actual
install and final payment upon completion. For servicing existing systems,
payment is due at time service is rendered. For your convenience we accept
checks produced from a New York State Bank, U.S. based Master Card and Visa
credit card. On new sprinkler systems and on large repairs of existing systems
we can provide financing.
What are important factors in creating a quality sprinkler system?
A new sprinkler system has at its very core the following items:
* Proper Design
* Quality Equipment
* Careful Installation
* Simple Serviceability
The quality of your sprinkler system relies on the foundation of a great design.
Without a great design the rest of the components are not important. Rain Rich
prides itself on its great irrigation designs using design criteria established
by the National Irrigation Association and the manufacturer’s guideline. You
will never know a great design until the weather is dry and hot for several
weeks in a row. A matter of fact, many clients hire us as they want that Rain
Rich Look.
Choosing quality equipment is important for longevity of the system. Every
Irrigation manufacturer creates several grades of equipment. You want to avoid
the lower grades of equipment as they only last for a few years. Quality
equipment should last 10 years or longer if the system is maintained well. Rain
Rich typically chooses commercial grade equipment for both residential and
commercial sites. This choice provides the best value for the money while making
sure you get a system that lasts for the years to come. Some manufacturers
produce residential grade equipment that is of good quality and we can
substitute when budgeting is extremely important. Overall, the purchaser needs
to look at buying a sprinkler system as a long term purchase. The benefit of the
commercial grade equipment vs. the lesser equipment is lower maintenance costs
over the years, less failure and loss of plant material during the critical
times of the year.
Careful installation is important. A great installation is properly connecting
all the components without damaging the existing landscape. New irrigation
installations require proper adjustments and nozzling, the flushing of all
components once assembled, and periodic monitoring during the first summer
season. Rain Rich crew is specially trained and skilled at not damaging trees,
tree roots, lawn, and hardscapes. We are very respectful of our clients and
their property.
A new sprinkler system requires service each year. The serviceability of a
system should be simple and easy. Most new irrigation systems are easy to
maintain if they are properly designed and installed, which we guarantee when
you hire Rain Rich.
Can I make a choice between different quality sprinkler systems?
Yes. There are several ways to customize the design and choices of equipment to
meet different needs and budgets.
Aren’t all sprinkler systems and all Irrigation Companies the same?
NO! There are many different types of designs and equipment to choose from.
There are many different companies to choose from, therefore you should be very
selective and make sure you are working with professionals who have a fine
reputation especially in the Irrigation Industry itself. A purchaser should be
aware of all the benefits and pitfalls from each type of system proposed and the
company proposing it.
Why doesn’t my sprinkler system work?
Check to make sure clock is plugged in
Is there a display on the clock?
Can you operate manually?
Is the rain sensor activated?
Is the main sprinkler valve open?
Was there any work recently completed at your home by any of the following
trades? Plumbing, electrical, carpenter, cesspool and landscaper? Sometimes
folks from other trades interfere with sprinkler operation.
Can I inject
fertilizer into my sprinkler system?
Yes. We have a fertilizer injection system that allows nutrients to be
distributed through your sprinkler system at a very low cost. It is great for
your lawn and plants because it is distributed efficiently and in small doses
only when your sprinkler system is on. No pumps or additional energy and
therefore operates at a very low cost.
What is
holiday lighting?
Rain Rich designs, sets up, maintains, takes down, and stores all types of
holiday lighting. This includes Christmas lights, displays, garland, and
wreaths. We provide the expertise to make your home and or business the envy of
the neighborhood.
What is
landscape lighting?
Rain Rich designs and installs all types of Landscape lighting. Landscape
lighting enhances your landscape and provides security, safety, usability,
beauty, and economy. We recommend low voltage landscape lighting as this
provides all of the above at a considerable savings.
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