Slow December for Irrigation Get Discounts

Many people around the country think that during the Winter we do not do irrigation, but that is not true. Here in Florida, many people use and need landscape irrigation year round. Many people lay winter rye grass which needs to be watered frequently, or even for those who don't over-seed with Rye, you should still water your grass once to twice a week, depending on weather conditions, even if your grass is dormant. Even though it is brown on top, it still needs water and the roots will become week if don't water.

In other parts of the country where it snows, then of course people don't need irrigation, but in the Southern United States normal irrigation is needed. Service work such as broke pipes, wiring issues, broken sprinkler heads, etc.. does die down in the short winter season that we have here because some people do shut their systems off or put off fixing minor problems until Spring. Normally our company has plenty of new installations through the winter for home-builders building new houses, but we have been effected by a weak Real Estate Market and economy last winter and this year, so sales are way down.

We (our company) do anticipate things to picks up in 2009 as there are several projects currently in the works. But for now, things are a little slow, which isn't too bad as it gives us more time to spend with family, but I'm a work-a-holic and I'm ready to get back to work! We are only averaging about 3 service calls a day compared to about 12 a day in the spring and summer, plus installing a least one brand new sprinkler system once a week and numerous free estimates that I do.

So, if you live in the area that I service, take advantage of our slow season and give us a call! I'm up for giving Winter Discounts if you mention that you read this blog. Of course, don't ask me for a winter discount once it is March, because that is when everything picks up for us regardless of the Real Estate Market. About 85% of our annual maintenance program contracts are renewed in mid to late February and their first of four quarterly visits are in March.

I'll write a blog explaining our maintenance program in a little more detail for those who are interested. Of course, you can always give our office a call at 850-729-7110 to ask any questions. I wish everyone a happy holiday season and let's have a prosperous new year!

Scott
http://www.autolawnsprinklers.com