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Reticulation Perth

Reticulation that just works, summer after summer

New systems, repairs and leak-finding for Perth homes and commercial properties. More than 15 years of fixing sprinklers, controllers, solenoid valves, bores, wiring and pipework.

  • 1500+ systems installed or repaired
  • WGIP endorsed
  • Warranties on parts & labour
Pop-up sprinklers watering a green lawn, with a rainbow in the spray

How it all fits together

The anatomy of a Perth retic system

Nearly every component lives underground, which is why faults can be so hard to find. Tap a numbered part to see what goes wrong and how we fix it.

Part 1 of 7

Controller

The brain of the system: it tells each station when to run and for how long.

What goes wrong

  • Blank screen or no power
  • Programs lost or set to the wrong days
  • Stations firing at the wrong times

How we fix it

Controller repairs and replacement, and we train you to set it to your rostered watering days.

Part 2 of 7

Water supply & pump

Scheme water or a bore pump feeds the main line under pressure.

What goes wrong

  • Pump runs but pressure is weak
  • Pump won't start
  • Leaks at the meter side

How we fix it

Reticulation pump repairs and replacement, plus bore work.

Part 3 of 7

Controller cable

Low-voltage wires run underground from the controller to every solenoid valve.

What goes wrong

  • A cut or corroded wire stops a valve opening
  • Damage from digging or roots

How we fix it

We carry the equipment to locate broken wires underground, then repair them.

Part 4 of 7

Solenoid valves

Each valve opens one station (zone) when the controller says so.

What goes wrong

  • Zone won't come on
  • Zone won't turn off
  • Valve box buried and lost over the years

How we fix it

We find buried valves, test them and replace faulty solenoids.

Part 5 of 7

Pipework

Main and lateral pipes carry water out to every sprinkler and drip line.

What goes wrong

  • Burst pipes
  • Hidden underground leaks (usually behind a high water bill)
  • Cracked fittings

How we fix it

As Waterwise Garden Irrigator Program irrigators we find, repair and upgrade leaking systems.

Part 6 of 7

Pop-up sprinklers

Heads pop up to water the lawn in set arcs, then drop flush with the grass.

What goes wrong

  • Heads run over by cars or stepped on
  • Spraying paths and walls
  • Dry patches between heads

How we fix it

On-the-spot head replacements and re-set arcs for even coverage.

Part 7 of 7

Drip line

Slow, direct watering for garden beds, under the mulch where roots are.

What goes wrong

  • Blocked or missing emitters
  • Line pulled up or cut while gardening

How we fix it

Repairs and upgrades. See our irrigation page for drip systems.

Retic troubleshooter

What's your retic doing?

Pick the symptom that sounds most like yours. We'll tell you the usual suspects, and book a repair with the details already filled in.

Choose the symptom that best matches your system

Likely culprits

One zone won't come on

  • A faulty solenoid valve
  • A broken or damaged cable between controller and valve
  • A valve box buried and forgotten over the years

What we'll do

We trace the cable fault and buried valves with our detection gear, then repair the wire or replace the solenoid.

Book a repair callback

Likely culprits

A sprinkler is gushing or spraying everywhere

  • A pop-up head clipped by a car or stepped on
  • A cracked riser or fitting
  • Arcs knocked out of adjustment

What we'll do

On-the-spot head and riser replacements, then we re-set the arcs so water lands on the garden, not the driveway.

Book a repair callback

Likely culprits

A zone won't turn off

  • A solenoid valve stuck open
  • Debris inside the valve
  • A controller fault

What we'll do

We service or replace the valve and check the controller is doing what it should.

Book a repair callback

Likely culprits

Soggy patch or a jump in the water bill

  • An underground leak: a burst pipe or failed fitting
  • Leaking valves in the valve box

What we'll do

Underground leaks are usually behind a high water bill. As Waterwise Garden Irrigator Program irrigators we find, repair and upgrade leaking systems.

Book a repair callback

Likely culprits

The controller is blank or acting strangely

  • A power or transformer fault
  • A failed controller
  • Programs lost or set to the wrong days

What we'll do

Controller repairs and replacement, and we'll set it to your rostered watering days and show you how it works.

Book a repair callback

Likely culprits

Dry patches even though it runs

  • Heads out of adjustment or blocked
  • Gaps in coverage from the original layout
  • Low pressure on that station

What we'll do

We adjust and realign heads, and if the layout is the problem we redesign the station so every part of the lawn gets watered.

Book a repair callback

Likely culprits

The pump runs but the water is weak

  • A worn or failing pump
  • A leak somewhere on the main line
  • Issues on the bore side

What we'll do

Reticulation pump repairs and replacement, plus bore and pipework repairs.

Book a repair callback

Reticulation services

Easy to use, water-smart and built to last

Our job is to give you a system you never have to think about. We use highly recommended, locally sourced parts so your garden is evenly watered all year round.

A trencher cutting a narrow line through an established lawn to lay new reticulation pipe
On the job: trenching for new pipe with minimal disturbance to the lawn.
  • New system installation

    Designed zone by zone for lawn, beds and veggie patches.

  • Repairs & troubleshooting

    From a single broken head to replacement pipework.

  • Solenoid valve replacement

    Including finding valves that have been buried for years.

  • Pump repairs & replacement

    Keep pressure where it should be across every station.

  • Controllers

    Repairs, replacement and training so you stay on roster.

  • Design, planning & upgrades

    Rework tired layouts for even, water-smart coverage.

  • Regular maintenance

    Keep the system healthy before summer finds the weak spots.

New installations

Established homes, new builds, commercial sites

Whether it's an existing property or one under construction, we design and install a system that waters each zone properly: lawn, garden beds and vegetable gardens all get what they need. Locally sourced materials, 100% satisfaction guarantee, warranties on materials and labour.

Quote a new system

Repairs

Accidents happen. We fix them.

Sprinklers get run over or stepped on, pipes burst, controllers fail and solenoids get buried. We repair every part of your watering system, from on-the-spot fixes to major repairs such as replacement piping.

Diagnose a fault

Waterwise Garden Irrigator Program

A high water bill is often a hidden leak

Underground leaks are usually the reason for a property's unexpectedly high water use. As endorsed members of the Waterwise Garden Irrigator Program, we identify, repair and upgrade leaking systems in line with the relevant authorities: saving water, and saving you money.

  • We locate the leak, not just the wet patch
  • Repairs done to Waterwise standards
  • Controller set to your rostered days

Questions, answered

Good to know

Do you repair systems you didn't install?

Yes. We repair every part of existing systems, from on-the-spot fixes like a broken sprinkler head to major repairs such as replacement piping.

Why has my water bill suddenly gone up?

Underground leaks are usually the reason for unexpectedly high water use. As Waterwise Garden Irrigator Program irrigators we identify, repair and upgrade leaking systems in line with the relevant authorities.

Can you find a solenoid valve that's been buried?

Yes. Valves often get covered over time, and the wires running to them can break. We carry the equipment to locate broken wires and faulty solenoids quickly.

Will you show me how to use my controller?

Always. We train every client on how their system works and how to use the controller, so you stay compliant with Water Corporation's watering days. Check your watering days.

Can you install reticulation on a new build?

Yes: established properties or homes under construction. Each system is designed to water every zone properly, from lawn to garden beds and vegetable patches.

What parts do you use?

Highly recommended, locally sourced parts. All installations come with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee and warranties on materials and labour.

  • Fully insured, with warranties on parts and labour
  • 100% customer satisfaction guarantee
  • Quality parts from local WA suppliers