Irrigation Automation & Smart Controls
Smart controllers, weather adjustment, soil moisture sensors and control from your phone. Water only when it is needed, and know straight away when something goes wrong.
Your irrigation, on autopilot
A basic timer waters the same amount whether it is 40 degrees or pouring with rain. Smart controllers adjust watering to the weather and season, skip cycles after rain and let you check or change the system from your phone, wherever you are.
We supply, install and program WiFi and weather-based controllers, add sensors to existing systems, and set up automation for pumps, tanks and multiple water sources on larger properties. It suits higher-rainfall areas like Lobethal, where old timers overwater for much of the year, just as well as drier country around Strathalbyn.
Upgrading the controller is one of the most cost-effective improvements you can make to an existing system, and it usually does not mean digging anything up. If your system needs work first, our repairs and maintenance service will get it ready.
Ways to automate your system
Smart controllers
Replace an old timer with a WiFi controller you can run from your phone, with seasonal and weather adjustment built in.
Soil moisture sensors
Water based on what is actually in the soil, not a guess. Especially useful for lawns, orchards and vineyards.
Rain and weather sensing
Skip watering automatically after rain and scale back in cooler weather.
Flow monitoring
Flow sensors can flag a burst pipe or stuck valve and shut the zone down before it wastes water.
Pump and tank control
Automatic pump start, low-tank protection and switching between water sources.
Remote properties
Monitoring and control for hobby farms, holiday homes and rural blocks you cannot check every day.
Smart irrigation upgrades near you
We install and program controllers and sensors across the region.
Common questions
Will a smart controller work with my existing system?
In most cases, yes. Smart controllers use the same valves and wiring as standard controllers, so an upgrade usually means swapping the controller and programming it, plus any sensors you want to add.
Do I need WiFi at the controller?
For app control and live weather data, yes. If your WiFi does not reach where the controller is mounted, there are workarounds, and we check this during the site visit.
Will a smart controller save water?
Weather-based scheduling stops the system watering when it does not need to: after rain, in cool weather and through winter, which is where a basic timer wastes the most. How much you save depends on how your current system is programmed.
Can you program it for me?
Yes. We set every zone up with a schedule suited to the plants, soil and season, and show you how to make changes. A personalised irrigation manual can record all the settings.
Other ways we can help
Installation & System Design
New systems designed around your water source, pressure, soil and plants, then installed properly.
View service →Maintenance & Repairs
Seasonal servicing, leaks, faulty valves and controller problems fixed to keep your system reliable.
View service →Garden & Landscape Irrigation
Drip and sprinkler systems for lawns, garden beds, veggie patches and commercial landscapes.
View service →Fertigation Systems
Fertiliser delivered through your irrigation for accurate, even feeding.
View service →Irrigation System Assessment
A full check of your existing system with clear, prioritised recommendations.
View service →Irrigation Manuals
Personalised documentation of your system: zone maps, settings, maintenance and troubleshooting.
View service →Ready to automate your watering?
Let us know what controller you have now and what you want it to do. We will recommend the right upgrade.