No, we work on an hourly rate and bill for all our time spent on the job. This includes consulting, organising materials, and onsite planning, materials are additional. There is also an initial consultation fee. See our process here.
Good question. Firstly, many reticulation repair companies charge a call out and charge per hour. We are far from being the only company doing this. The most honest answer is that often reticulation has been devalued by people doing cheap quotes and poor-quality work. Anyone can install it as it’s not a registered trade and this has resulted in a very large amount of extremely substandard reticulation systems in Perth. Charging by the hour means that we can spend the time needed on a project to complete the work properly and not cut corners. Unfortunately, we live in a world where time is money and reticulation can take a lot of time up, talking about it, looking at it, and diagnosing it. Charging for our time means we can put our heart and soul into each job for you, but also means we are compensated for our time.
We work hard to also set ourselves apart and run a different type of business. For example, we are not really in the ‘irrigation game’. We are in the ‘make your lawn and garden beautiful, green, and healthy game’. There is a big difference.
If you do a bit of research, typically the range for a reticulation contractor that knows what they are doing and has all the tools and parts is normally $70 per hour to $200 per hour. That’s a pretty big range hey! You may be left thinking, what in the name of retic is going on?
There is also a large range in not only the quality of work, but also the quality of the advice and customer service. While I’m sure that a cheaper provider does not always mean poorer quality work, you know how it goes. Your cheapest quote can end up costing you dearly. You get what you pay for. Again, this is not always guaranteed. People also pay good money for poor work all the time which leads me to my next point.
The most important thing you can do is find someone you can trust who will do a good job and who is right for you. Do you just need a basic service and few heads changed? Well get a mid-level provider. Need a more boutique business to help you? Reach out and find someone who aligns with what you want but make sure they are trustworthy, have a good track record, and will deliver for you.
After all, price is what you pay but value is what you get. We seek to add value in everything we do.
One thing I know for sure is that a very large proportion of irrigation systems in WA are very poorly installed and we have over 20 years expertise, are passionate about what we do, and will do the job properly.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. People use us because they want to.
We specialise in overhauling/renovating reticulation systems and don’t do urgent or very small repairs. If we were to do urgent smaller repairs, we would spend all our time doing this and wouldn’t have the time to dedicate to our renovations. Not only that, but it would be very disruptive from a planning perspective and for our clients having to fit lots of urgent repairs in while we are completing projects already pre-booked well in advance. There are lots of businesses out there already who do this type of work.
Have had a wonderful outcome working with Luke. Great knowledge and nothing was too much to ask.
He worked so hard over 2 days. 3 months later our rear lawn is transformed.
His weekly follow up and genuine interest in the end result is also brilliant.
Before and after photos – better watering & overall top dress with some new turf blended in. All in 3 months
‘If you’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable about the irrigation business, freely shares this knowledge and expertise in person and through his informative Instagram posts and completes work to extremely high quality, then Luke is your guy!’
I would highly recommend Luke at Retic Renovations; very professional, friendly, a wealth of knowledge and trustworthy. He kept me informed during the job process and did an excellent job at our house in Como.
Luke was great to deal with, did an awesome job and used quality parts. His updates and follow-ups on the job were top-notch. Highly recommend.
Great job! Very impressive, he’s like Albert Einstein when it comes to retic systems. He is also sharing his skills and knowledge and I’m grateful for that.
Luke’s professionalism and knowledge of watering systems and irrigation delivery is second to none. His experience shows – let him do the job for you right the first time; you’ll save money and angst and plants as a result! Or he can fix a less-than-perfect system & get things working properly.
We recently employed Luke’s services to do a completely new Retic system on our property. It was a huge task! We were so impressed with the job. My garden and lawn are thriving! Luke worked hard, was always on time and worked long hours. He was great to communicate with, and always answered any questions we had along the way. It was such a pleasure working with Luke. I cannot recommend him highly enough! Thanks for making my life so much easier!
I would highly recommend Luke from Retic Renovation! He is highly qualified in his industry and he goes above and beyond your highest expectations. He is very dedicated and he always seems to find a way to any retic scenario he comes across. He is super friendly, and professional and does the job right the first time.
With Luke, you know the job will be done properly! He is super busy so there can be a bit of a wait time, so message him sooner rather than later to get your reticulation sorted. We are very happy with the work Luke completed for us and encourage you to get in touch with Luke today.
Timely response to Instagram question. Great content online which assisted with a DIY irrigation setup.
Luke did an awesome job with redoing my drip line system. He’s work is spot on and he knows his stuff. A top notch bloke to work with too, highly recommended.
Luke is extremely focused on quality and not cutting corners, something that is rare in the retic industry! Luke has done work at my properties over the years and has great knowledge and attention to detail. I definitely recommend him as someone to trust with your reticulation system, if you’re looking for a lasting water-wise solution. Thanks again mate
Found Luke on FB, the information provided on his page really is a true reflection of him. Once we made contact, he worked together with us on several proposals, and we agreed on the one that best fit our budget. We were pleasantly surprised when the final invoice was much less than the initial quote. Communication was always prompt and clear. He even put us in touch with other specialists to get the pump and controller replaced. He is a genuine down to earth guy with a wealth of knowledge which he happily shares. He works really hard and his passion shines through. He is a true professional. We had fun watching him make his slow motion video at the end of the day. Thank you so much Luke.
After putting up with issues created from a landscaper for too long I engaged Luke to address my suffering lawn and help with bringing it back to life.
Was more than impressed with his knowledge and problem solving as he moved about my yard.
Thanks again for the work Luke!
Highly recommend Retic Renovation. Luke is very professional and has a wealth of knowledge. Don’t go anywhere else for your retic needs.
After years of mending our reticulation as amateurs, without ever having the success of keeping all areas of our large garden looking fabulous, we finally called in the experts. Retic Renovation exceeded our greatest hopes for lawn redemption. The owner Luke was prompt in meeting with us and in an unbelievably short time, found the all important retic isolation valve that in years of digging had never been located. Luke investigated all sections of the reticulation, repaired all faults, and tidied up all areas that had been worked on. To finish, Luke provided us with helpful advice and recommendations for keeping our reticulation spot on. We cannot recommend Retic Renovation more highly.
If you’re looking for a precise job, with the experience to back it up, Luke is the person in Perth to contact. He’s passionate about making beautiful gardens in Perth for families to enjoy. We have relied on his experience and advice over the years to maintain an optimal full-garden solution. What we really appreciate is that he is upfront and honest, and provides all the details for his clients to make a well-informed decision. We will always return to Luke for our landscaping and retic needs.
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