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Reticulation Controllers in Perth — Supply, Install & Repair
The controller is the brains of your reticulation system. We supply, install, repair and program standard, WiFi and smart weather-based controllers — and set them to your Perth watering roster so your garden stays green and waterwise.
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The brains of your reticulation system — supplied, fitted and programmed
What a reticulation controller does
Your reticulation controller is the device on the wall (or in the garage) that decides when every part of your system runs. It opens and closes the solenoid valves on each station, so each zone of your lawn and gardens is watered for the right amount of time, on the right days — completely automatically.
Get the controller right and your whole system runs efficiently within Perth's watering roster. Get it wrong — or let an old unit fail — and you end up with dry patches, over-watering, wasted water and a bigger bill. That's why we treat the controller as a core part of every new reticulation installation and every reticulation repair we carry out.
Whether you need a brand-new controller supplied and fitted, an old one upgraded to WiFi or smart control, or a faulty unit repaired and reprogrammed, our technicians can take care of it across the greater Perth metro area.
Standard vs WiFi vs smart / weather-based controllers
There's no single “best” controller — the right one depends on how you want to run your system and how hands-on you want to be. Here's how the three main types compare.
Standard Controllers
A reliable, set-and-forget unit that runs your stations to a fixed schedule. Simple to use and the right choice for many Perth homes — we supply, install and program it to your watering roster.
WiFi Controllers
Run and monitor your reticulation from an app on your phone — start, stop and adjust watering from anywhere. Ideal if you travel, manage a second property or just want control at your fingertips.
Smart / Weather-Based Controllers
The most water-efficient option — adjusts watering automatically to local weather and the seasons, skipping cycles after rain. Maximum convenience, minimum waste, fully waterwise.
Quality controller brands we recommend
We fit quality controllers from trusted irrigation brands such as Hunter and Rain Bird — not the cheapest unit on a hardware-store shelf. A quality controller holds its settings, copes with Perth conditions and lasts, and because we source from specialist irrigation suppliers, support and replacement parts are there when you need them.
We'll match the controller to your system — the number of stations it runs, your available water pressure, and whether you want standard, WiFi or smart functionality. Quality parts cost a little more up front, but they save you on water and on repairs over the life of the system.
Controller repairs & reprogramming
Is your controller stuck on, refusing to start a station, or showing nothing at all? Our technicians repair, rewire and reprogram controllers right across Perth. We test the system, find the real fault — sometimes it's the controller, sometimes it's a solenoid or wiring issue downstream — and fix it on the spot wherever possible.
Because we can't know the cause until we've tested your system, we don't quote controller repairs over the phone. Repairs are booked, not quoted— they run to our standard reticulation service rate plus any parts required. If a unit is beyond economical repair, we'll tell you and can supply and fit a quality replacement.
Replacement parts are charged additionally as required.
Controller playing up? We'll get it running again
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Set to Perth's watering roster
Every controller we supply or repair is programmed to the Water Corporation watering roster for your scheme — whether you're on mains or a garden bore. We set the right days, start times and run times for your stations and water pressure, so your system waters efficiently and stays within the rules.
As a Waterwise-endorsed business and an Irrigation Australia member, getting Perth homes watering correctly is exactly what we do. We'll also help you stay on track through the seasonal switch-overs as part of ongoing maintenance and servicing.
Want to know what your new system or controller upgrade might cost? See our reticulation cost guide.
Run your reticulation from your phone
With a WiFi or smart controller fitted by our team, you can run and monitor your whole system from an app — start a manual cycle while you're away, pause watering before a weekend gathering, or fine-tune run times from the couch.
We install the controller, connect it to your home WiFi, program it to your watering roster and walk you through the app before we leave — so you're confident running it from day one. It's the easiest way to keep a Perth garden green while staying waterwise.
Joining the builders and developers we work with, or fitting out a new home? We can spec and supply the right controller as part of a full installation.
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Hear From Our Happy Customers...
"What can I say, Clinton and the team at Perth Reticulation Experts went above and beyond for our construction project at short notice. As someone who has worked in the industry for over 10 years and dealt with many different people, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Clinton and his team to anyone, Perth Reticulation Experts will be the only company I use moving forward for upcoming jobs for our irrigation needs"
"Very good assistance by George on time efficient genial and respectful doesn’t get any better! Highly recommended"
"Perth Reticulation Experts have been a pleasure to deal with. Always delivering the highest standards. I would recommend them to anyone looking to get the job done right. All the very best to Thibaut and the team."
"George provided excellent, efficient service. Highly recommended!"
"Justin arrived promptly and was efficient and thorough in diagnosing the problems with the retic and fixing a blockage. He was very kind and supportive in his approach to the problem of a suspected leak which turned out to be my poor programming of the controller rather than a hole in a pipe."
Reticulation Controller FAQs
The controller is the brains of your reticulation system. It tells each station (zone) when to turn on, for how long and on which days, opening and closing the solenoid valves automatically so your lawn and gardens get watered without you lifting a finger. A well-programmed controller is the difference between a system that wastes water and one that keeps everything green while staying within Perth's watering roster.
A standard controller runs to a fixed schedule you set — reliable, simple and the right choice for plenty of homes. A WiFi controller adds an app so you can start, stop and adjust your watering from your phone, anywhere. A smart (weather-based) controller goes a step further and adjusts watering automatically based on local weather and seasonal conditions, skipping a cycle after rain so you're never watering for no reason. We supply, install and program all three and can recommend the right fit for your property and budget.
We fit quality controllers from trusted irrigation brands such as Hunter and Rain Bird rather than cheap hardware-store units. Quality controllers hold their settings, handle Perth's conditions and last — and because we source from specialist irrigation suppliers, parts and support are there when you need them. We'll match the controller to the number of stations your system runs and whether you want standard, WiFi or smart functionality.
Yes. We repair, rewire and reprogram controllers that won't turn on, won't run a station, are stuck on, or have lost their settings. We can't quote repairs over the phone because we won't know the cause until we test the system on site, so repairs are booked rather than quoted — book a service and our technician will diagnose the fault and fix it on the spot wherever possible. If the unit is beyond economical repair we'll let you know and can supply and fit a replacement.
Always — it's part of every job. We program your controller to the Water Corporation watering roster for your scheme (mains or bore), with the right days, start times and run times for your stations and water pressure. As a Waterwise-endorsed business we set your system to water efficiently and within the rules, so you stay compliant through the seasonal switch-overs and don't waste a drop.
Yes — with a WiFi or smart controller you can run and monitor your whole system from an app on your phone. Start a manual cycle while you're away, pause watering before guests arrive, or tweak run times from the couch. We install the controller, connect it to your home WiFi and walk you through the app before we leave so you're confident using it.
In most cases, yes. We can upgrade an older or failed controller to a modern standard, WiFi or smart unit and wire it into your existing stations. A controller upgrade is one of the most cost-effective ways to make an older system easier to use and more water-efficient. If you'd like a new or upgraded controller fitted, that's quoted after a site assessment; a like-for-like repair or replacement on a failed unit is simply booked as a service.
It depends on the controller (standard, WiFi or smart), the number of stations your system runs and the wiring at your property, so we don't put a single price on it. For a like-for-like repair or replacement we work to our standard service rate plus parts. For a new or upgraded controller as part of a larger project, we quote after a professional site assessment. Call us on (08) 6263 4644 and we'll point you to the right path.
