Simply put, we offer everything rainwater!

Some of the various services our customers might desire are drip irrigation system installation, gutter cleaning, rainwater gardens, native landscaping to disguise collection barrels, and provision of any hoses, soaker hoses, or other supplies you may need or want to go along with your system.  The cost of these services will vary depending on what you request; as with everything else, feel free to contact us with questions regarding estimated costs and service availability.

ARC System Maintenance: $30 or year-round (6 visits) for $150

Like most things around the home or business ARC rainwater systems require a little attention to keep them working their best. We offer a basic maintenance service from late March to December that includes cleaning barrels and gutters as well as winterizing the barrel and putting it back "online" in the Spring. We work on the barrels once every 6 weeks for your convenience or you can just contact us if you want a one-time servicing.  

 If you want to do the maintenance yourself, follow the instructions below and visit the Rain Barrels FAQ page. 

To keep it in the best shape, empty the barrel once every one or two months and add a capful of chlorine bleach once it first fills up after emptying. This small amount won't hurt the plants but it will preempt any algae buildup. Although our installation includes a leaf block at the top of your gutter, it is always a good idea to check the rain barrel screens once every couple of months in case smaller particulates have entered the system. If they have, just empty the screen! During the months of Fall, you will want to make sure that your gutters are clean and free of debris so that your rainwater system can function as efficiently as possible.

Come Winter time, We do recommend draining your barrels, or at least checking the water level periodically, to make sure that an extended freeze will not produce barrel-sized ice cubes in your system.  Just like leaving a glass full of water in the freezer can result in a broken glass, a barrel full of water in the winter could potentially result in a broken barrel. If you want be absolutely safe about it, you may want to take the barrel completely off-line. You may do so by redirecting the downspout to your existing drainage system.