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Another Successful Sprinkler Blowout Season in the Books
As the calendar turns toward colder days and the snow begins to whisper its arrival, we at West Irrigation want to extend our deepest thanks to each and every one of our clients for making the 2025 season a standout year. With the final sprays done and the lines cleared, our team has officially wrapped up the blow-out phase of the year. Thanks to your trust, cooperation, and commitment to excellence, we’ve closed the season strong and secured your systems for winter. A Big Thank-You to Our Valued Customers From lakeside homes, commercial landscapes, and well-irrigated yards across the Twin Cities metro, your continued support has made all the difference. Whether you booked a late-season service or scheduled ahead for next spring, we appreciate the confidence you place in us. By choosing our professional sprinkler winterization & blow-out services, you’re not only protecting your lawn and irrigation investment — you’re contributing to our mission of service-driven quality and longevity. What the 2025 Blow-Out Season Looked Like We actively scheduled and completed hundreds of blow-out appointments this year — ensuring that each zone, system, and water line was cleared of residual moisture before the first hard freeze arrived. Winterizing on schedule
Expert Irrigation Pumps for Lake & Well Systems – West Irrigation
Looking for reliable irrigation pumps for your lake or well system? Since 1989, West Irrigation has specialized in designing, installing, and maintaining high-performance pump systems. We proudly serve residential and commercial properties across the Lake Minnetonka area and beyond. Our expert team understands the unique demands of Minnesota landscapes, and we’re committed to delivering efficient and long-lasting irrigation solutions. Why Choose Our Irrigation Pumps? Choosing the right irrigation pump is essential for system performance and water conservation. At West Irrigation, we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we tailor each solution to your specific property, water source, and landscape goals. Furthermore, we use only trusted, high-quality pump equipment designed for durability and efficiency. In fact, our systems are engineered to deliver consistent performance season after season. Our team brings decades of experience in lake and well irrigation pump systems. From pump selection to installation and ongoing service, we ensure your system is built to last. Learn more about our team and history. Types of Irrigation Pumps We Install Lake Pump Irrigation Systems Lake systems are ideal for many Minnesota properties, but they come with specific challenges—such as sediment, aquatic vegetation, and zebra mussels. That’s why we install protective features like
Keep Your Lawn Thriving with a July System Performance Inspection
As summer hits its peak, your irrigation system is working harder than ever. That’s why West Irrigation offers a July System Performance Inspection (SPI)—a mid-season check-up designed to keep your system running efficiently through the hottest months. This essential service ensures your lawn and landscape receive the right amount of water without waste. During the SPI, our technicians will run and inspect all zones, adjust sprinkler heads for optimal coverage, and set your controller to a summer-appropriate watering schedule. We’ll also inspect your rain or weather sensor, check pump operation (if applicable), and leave your system in the RUN position with the sensor active—unless instructed otherwise by you. If we find standard repairs, we’ll handle them right away; any major issues will be flagged and discussed with you before moving forward. Routine inspections like this help prevent bigger problems later in the season and improve the long-term health of your system. If you haven’t scheduled your irrigation system start-up or mid-season maintenance yet, now is the perfect time. Ready to optimize your system for summer? Contact us today to schedule your July System Performance Inspection and keep your lawn lush all season long.
Why a Flower Pot Drip System is the Secret to Effortless and Thriving Planters
When we want beautiful, thriving plants without spending hours with a watering can, a flower pot drip system provides a reliable solution. A drip system keeps soil consistently moist, reduces water waste, and gives our plants steady hydration even when we’re busy or away. This approach is practical for both beginners and experienced gardeners who want to enjoy healthy flowers without constant attention. With a drip system, our planters become easier to care for, and our plants can flourish with less effort on our part. By using simple, accessible tools, we can upgrade our pots and see immediate benefits in plant growth and resilience. A flower pot drip system can transform planter maintenance into a quick, stress-free task. How Flower Pot Drip Systems Revolutionize Container Gardening Using a drip irrigation system in our container gardens lets us deliver water directly to a plant’s root zone. This reduces water waste and keeps annuals, perennials, and even hanging baskets healthy in both summer and cool seasons. Key Benefits of a Drip System for Planters Drip systems automate watering, which helps us avoid forgetting or overwatering, especially during warm weather. The slow, steady delivery means every plant gets moisture without flooding. We also
It is our belief that water management is the ultimate goal in every design. How do we bring life to everyone’s outdoor awesome and utilize a precious resource efficiently at the same time? We accomplish this with correct design, using the proper material for the application, implementing the newest technology to run the system and a service and build philosophy that maintains our systems abilities to operate in like new condition.
our story
West Irrigation Services was started in 1989 as a residential and commercial irrigation company in the West Metro of Minneapolis, MN. We build and maintain irrigation systems for the communities in the Western Suburbs of Minneapolis. By focusing on customer service and building things the “right way” we have grown our family business into a company that can proudly say no worries, we can fix that or we can build that. What does the “right way” mean to us? With water management as our main goal we build systems to manufacture spec. Using the smartest proven technologies, check-valved sprinklers, filtered drip zones, water pot micro irrigation and knowledge gained through years of effort, we can proudly say our systems (both ones we’ve built and ones we have been brought in to service) “Bring life to your outdoor Awesome”. Please allow us to be your partner in managing your irrigation system and water usage. We pride ourselves in educating all our customers on the products and services we provide.