You forgot to call for spring startup until April 28th and now every irrigation company in Calgary is booked until late May. Or you paid $95 for startup, $160 for winterization, and $250 for a mid-summer repair in the same year — over $500 total — and you are wondering if there is a better way to manage this. A seasonal contract with J.G. Irrigation covers both your spring activation and fall blowout at a bundled rate, plus you get priority scheduling that puts you at the front of the line, discounted labor on any repairs all season long, and you never have to remember to call us — we contact you when it’s time.
Most irrigation companies in Calgary offer startup and winterization as one-off services. You call when you remember, you take whatever date they have left, and you pay full price for each visit. A seasonal contract flips that arrangement. Here is how J.G. Irrigation makes it worth your while.
You get priority scheduling — and that matters more than you think. Calgary’s spring startup window is roughly 4 to 6 weeks, and every homeowner in the city with a sprinkler system is competing for the same slots. Contract customers get booked first — typically 1 to 2 weeks earlier than one-time callers. In fall, the winterization rush is even tighter because a sudden cold snap can compress the entire season into 10 days. Contract customers are already on the calendar before the rush starts. If you have ever waited until late May for a startup while your lawn baked, or crossed your fingers through an October cold snap hoping your blowout date would hold, you know exactly what this is worth.
Repair labor is discounted all season. Contract customers pay a reduced hourly labor rate on any repair work needed during the growing season. If a head gets cracked by a mower in June, a valve sticks open in July, or a zone stops running in August, you pay less to fix it than a non-contract customer. For most homeowners, one unplanned repair call covers the difference between the contract price and paying for services individually.
We contact you — you do not have to remember. When spring startup scheduling opens, we call or email contract customers first. Same in fall for winterization. You confirm a date that works, we show up, the work gets done. No scrambling, no calendar reminders, no “I forgot to book and now it’s too late.”
The contract covers exactly what your system needs — nothing more, nothing less. Some companies bundle in unnecessary add-ons to inflate the package price. Our contract covers the two essential seasonal services: spring startup with full inspection and controller programming, and fall winterization with commercial-grade compressed air blowout. If your system needs additional mid-season maintenance visits, those are available at your discounted rate — but they are not forced into the contract.
No long-term lock-in. The contract runs for one calendar year and renews annually. If you sell your home or decide not to renew, you cancel with notice. No multi-year commitment, no cancellation penalties. I want your business because you want to give it to me — not because you are trapped in a contract.
The contract covers the two services every Calgary irrigation system needs every year, plus member benefits that apply year-round.
Spring Startup — Full System Activation
The same spring startup process we provide as a standalone service: controlled re-pressurization, zone-by-zone inspection, winter damage check, controller reprogramming, backflow test, and on-the-spot minor repairs (parts at cost, labor at your discounted rate). Your system wakes up safely and any problems are caught before they flood your yard.
Fall Winterization — Full Compressed Air Blowout
The same winter blowout service we provide as a standalone service: commercial-grade compressor, two passes per zone, controller shutdown, backflow drain, main water shutoff, and full system isolation. Your system goes into winter fully protected against freeze damage.
Member Benefits — All Season
Here is the math, using real numbers from our standard pricing.
Seasonal Contract Annual Price: $180 to $240 depending on system size (zone count).
Now compare that against paying for each service individually as a non-contract customer, assuming one unplanned repair during the season — which is typical for most Calgary systems.
| Service | Individual Price | Contract Price |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Startup (Standard Residential) | $95 – $130 | Included |
| Fall Winterization (Standard Residential) | $120 – $160 | Included |
| Mid-Season Repair Call (Labor Only, 1 Hour) | $95 – $120 | $75 – $95 (Discounted) |
| Total Annual Cost | $310 – $410 | $255 – $335 |
The contract saves you $55 to $75 in a typical year — and that is with only one repair. If your system needs two repair visits, the savings double. If a repair requires 2 hours of labor instead of 1, the savings multiply again.
The non-monetary value — not having to remember to book, not fighting for a spot during the rush, knowing exactly who to call when something breaks — is harder to quantify, but it is the reason most contract customers renew every year.
Contract spots are limited — I can only take on so many priority customers before the schedule fills. Call 587-433-4795 to secure your spot or book a call to discuss whether a seasonal contract makes sense for your property.
What if I sell my house — am I stuck paying for a contract I can’t use?
No. If you sell your home mid-contract, you have three options. One: cancel the remaining contract and receive a pro-rated refund for any services not yet performed. Two: transfer the contract to the new homeowner — I will introduce myself, explain what is covered, and they pick up where you left off. This is actually a nice selling feature — the new owner has their irrigation handled from day one. Three: if the new owner does not want the contract, we cancel and refund the unused portion. No penalties, no fine print, no headaches. I built this business on relationships, not trapping people in contracts they do not want.
J.G. Irrigation seasonal contracts are available across Calgary — all quadrants, including Tuscany, Evanston, Panorama Hills, Aspen Woods, Springbank Hill, Evergreen, Cranston, Mahogany, Auburn Bay, McKenzie Towne, and every community in between. We also service Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Okotoks. Contract customers get priority scheduling regardless of location — if you are in our service area, you are on the priority list.
In a year where nothing breaks and you do not need any repairs — yes, by a small margin, because the bundled rate is lower than the combined individual prices. In a year where you need even one repair call — which is most years for most Calgary systems — the contract is meaningfully cheaper because of the discounted labor rate. Over a 5-year period, a contract customer typically saves $300 to $600 compared to paying per visit, assuming one repair per season on average. The real savings are in the repair discount, not the bundle itself.
The contract covers labor on seasonal services (startup and winterization) at the bundled rate. Repairs are billed at the discounted contract labor rate plus parts. Parts are sold at our standard pricing — no contract markup, but not included free. A major repair — a valve replacement, a pipe repair, a controller swap — will have parts costs that vary depending on what is needed. You always get a firm price before any repair work starts, contract or not.
Yes. The contract covers your two seasonal visits automatically. If you need additional work — a mid-season maintenance check, a repair after a hailstorm, a system audit — you call and schedule it at your discounted rate. There is no limit on how many repair visits you can use the discount on. Some years you need none, some years you need three. The discount applies either way.
You have enough to keep track of without remembering to book irrigation services twice a year and scrambling when something breaks in July. A seasonal contract with J.G. Irrigation means we contact you when it is time, we show up when we say we will, and you pay less for repairs all season long. I have been taking care of Calgary sprinkler systems for 16 years, and my contract customers are the ones who never worry about their irrigation — because they do not have to. Call 587-433-4795 or book online and let us get your seasonal contract set up before the next service window opens.
J.G. Irrigation offers seasonal irrigation maintenance contracts for Calgary homeowners who want professional irrigation care without the hassle of scheduling separate appointments every spring and fall. Our annual maintenance contract bundles spring startup, mid-season zone inspection, and fall compressed air blowout into one package at a discounted rate — with priority scheduling that guarantees your appointments before the seasonal rush. Call 587-433-4795 to ask about our current contract rate and availability.
Complete spring activation including slow zone pressurization, full zone-by-zone inspection, head adjustment and filter cleaning, backflow preventer check, controller programming to Calgary watering restriction schedule, and written startup report. Appointment secured for May 1 to 20 window before general bookings open. See our spring irrigation startup Calgary page for full details.
A mid-season inspection visit identifies problems before they compound through the peak summer watering months. Covers: all zone head performance re-check, nozzle wear assessment, valve operation confirmation, controller schedule review for any required adjustments based on Calgary weather patterns in the current season, and written observation report. Many irrigation problems develop gradually from May through July — catching them in June costs far less than emergency repairs in August.
Complete professional blowout with our 185 CFM commercial compressor — the Irrigation Association minimum specification for residential irrigation winterization. Zone-by-zone compressed air purge, backflow preventer drain and positioning, controller shutdown to seasonal off mode, and written blowout receipt for insurance documentation. Appointment secured in September before the October rush fills our schedule. See our sprinkler blowout Calgary page for full blowout details.
| System Size | Individual Service Cost | Annual Contract Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Small (3 to 5 zones) | Startup $109–$139 + Blowout $129–$159 | From $289 (startup + blowout + inspection) |
| Standard (6 to 9 zones) | Startup $139–$179 + Blowout $159–$199 | From $369 (startup + blowout + inspection) |
| Large (10 to 14 zones) | Startup $179–$229 + Blowout $199–$249 | From $469 (startup + blowout + inspection) |
| Acreage (15+ zones) | Custom pricing | Call for acreage contract quote |
Contract clients receive the mid-season inspection visit included at no additional charge. Call 587-433-4795 for current contract pricing — rates are confirmed annually in February before the spring booking season opens.
Every September, Calgary homeowners scramble to book blowout appointments before the October frost window. Contract clients have their September blowout appointment confirmed at contract renewal in February — before general bookings open. You will never call in October and discover available appointments are 3 weeks out, past your community's safe frost date.
Bundling startup, mid-season inspection, and blowout into an annual contract saves compared to booking three separate individual appointments. The mid-season inspection is included in the contract rate — it would be an additional cost if booked independently.
Contract clients have the same technician assigned to their property each season where scheduling allows. The technician who did your spring startup documented your system's condition, knows which head was borderline on coverage in Zone 3, and notes the valve on Zone 5 that is starting to show wear. That continuity prevents small observations from falling through the cracks between service calls.
Every contract service visit — startup, mid-season, and blowout — generates a written service report. Over multiple years, these reports create a documented maintenance history for your irrigation system: invaluable for insurance claims, warranty discussions, and future repair diagnostics.
You do not think about irrigation scheduling. Your appointments are on the calendar. You receive reminder calls 1 to 2 weeks before each visit. The reports arrive after each service. Your system is protected. That is the value of the contract for busy Calgary homeowners.
J.G. Irrigation also offers annual maintenance contracts for commercial properties, HOA communities, and strata complexes. Commercial contracts include startup, mid-season inspection, and blowout with written winterization certificates, priority emergency response for active failures, and annual summary reports formatted for HOA board review. See our commercial irrigation Calgary page for commercial contract details.
Getting started is simple:
No. Our seasonal maintenance contract is renewed annually each February. You can discontinue at any renewal without penalty. Most clients renew year after year because the priority scheduling and peace of mind are worth the modest discount over individual service bookings.
Repairs identified during any of the three contract service visits are quoted in writing before work begins. Contract clients receive a labour rate discount on in-season repair work that is not included in the three base services. We prioritize contract clients for same-week repair scheduling during busy season months.
Yes. New clients can begin a contract with the spring startup as the first service. No prior service history with J.G. Irrigation is required. If you are a new homeowner with an existing system, the spring startup is also your system assessment — it establishes the baseline condition and identifies any immediate issues.
The contract covers the three service visits at the bundled rate. Repair parts and labour for broken heads, failed valves, or other component failures are charged separately at the contracted repair rate. In most cases, routine head adjustments and nozzle cleaning that are part of the startup and mid-season visit are included with no additional parts charge.
February and March are the best months to set up a new annual contract before May startup bookings fill. Call now to confirm contract availability for the current year and secure your three service dates before they are taken.
Call 587-433-4795 Monday through Saturday. Serving all Calgary quadrants, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere, and surrounding communities with no travel surcharge.
