Expert Reticulation Cut-Ins & Mains Connections
A reliable reticulation system is essential for surviving the harsh Western Australian summer. Our licensed plumbers provide compliant mains water connections to keep your lawns and gardens thriving year-round.
Professional Plumbing for Your Irrigation System
Whether you are installing a brand-new reticulation setup or upgrading an old system, tapping into the scheme water supply must be done correctly. DIY cut-ins or relying on unlicensed landscapers to handle the mains connection can result in severe leaks, massive water bills, and strict penalties from the Water Corporation.
Brett and the team work alongside homeowners and landscaping professionals to deliver secure, heavy-duty water connections. We handle the exact pipe sizing, isolation valve installation, and mandatory backflow prevention to ensure your irrigation system operates with optimal pressure and total legal compliance.
Ready to connect your new reticulation system? Call our local team today.
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Seamless Project Coordination
We work closely with your landscaping contractors to ensure the water supply is ready exactly when they need it.
Guaranteed Water Pressure
We accurately size your connection pipes to deliver the optimal flow required for your specific sprinkler zones.
Strict Backflow Compliance
We install and certify all mandatory backflow valves to protect your drinking water and meet Water Corporation standards.
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What Mindarie Locals Are Saying
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Michael Mulcahy193 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
As a reticulation contractor, we are always looking for reliable plumbers to work with. We had a client in Burns Beach who noticed water leaking down their driveway while they were overseas on holiday. After seeing it on their CCTV, it became an urgent priority to have it fixed as soon as possible. We were initially called out, as it was assumed to be an issue with the reticulation system. However, upon inspection, we quickly identified a leak in the copper pipe coming off the water meter. We contacted Brett from Mindarie Plumbing and Gas and sent through some photos. Brett was able to provide a prompt estimate and arrange a time to attend the property in Burns Beach. He quickly repaired the leaking copper pipe near the water meter, and upon completion, sent through photos, giving us peace of mind that the issue had been resolved. Outstanding service from a reliable local plumber. We highly recommend Brett and the team at Mindarie Plumbing and Gas for any plumbing work in Burns Beach and surrounding areas.Posted on Google![]()
robin ainslie552 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Thanks Brett...110% satisfied...Great service at a very reasonable cost.Posted on Google![]()
Dan Steed579 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Always have scrutiny with any trade that you call in an emergency. Absolute gentleman. Charged us reasonably the whole way through. Didn’t ask for a review which means all of his reviews are organic. Probably the first review I’ve gone out of my way to make which speaks volumes about Brett.Posted on Google![]()
Claire Creamer636 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Brett helped with a toilet leak. He turned up on time, was polite, efficient and knowledgeable and did the job quickly and without fuss. He was also very tidy! Thank you very much!Posted on Google![]()
Elizabeth LS Cregan773 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Efficient, great service, helpful and friendly, thanks Brett.Posted on Google![]()
Stephen Thomson777 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Brett total pleasure to meet you today. It was a quick response and a fantastic outcome from you, who sorted our problem in no time. Extremely happy with the fix and billing. I don't often have these positive endings well recommended.Posted on Google![]()
Michael Bretagne936 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Brett was friendly, quick and well priced. I would recommend him any timePosted on Google![]()
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Service was prompt, efficient and fixed the problem first time. Very impressed.Posted on Google![]()
beth wilson1151 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Brett is very affordable saved my parents thousands of dollars for doing a simple repair will definitely be recommending him to friends and family and definitely be coming back in the futurePosted on Google![]()
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Good knowledge , reasonable price. The best of the north 👍🏻
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is a strict legal requirement in Western Australia. While you or a landscaper can lay the PVC pipes and sprinkler heads in the garden, only a licensed plumber is legally permitted to cut into your property's main water supply.
Tapping into the scheme water involves altering the pressurised mains infrastructure. If this is done incorrectly by an unlicensed person, it can lead to catastrophic flooding, contamination of the public water supply, and immediate fines from the Water Corporation.
A cut-in is the physical plumbing connection where your new irrigation system joins your property's main water supply line. We typically perform this connection as close to the water meter as possible to ensure your reticulation system receives the maximum available water pressure before it branches off into your house.
During this process, we install a dedicated master isolation valve specifically for the reticulation. This is a crucial feature, as it allows you to completely turn off the water to your garden during winter or in the event of a sprinkler leak, without cutting off the essential water supply to your home or business.
Absolutely. Whenever a reticulation system is connected to the scheme drinking water supply, installing a backflow prevention device is mandatory. This valve acts as a one-way gate, stopping stagnant water, soil bacteria, and liquid fertilisers from being siphoned out of your garden pipes and back into the clean water you drink inside the house.
The specific type of backflow valve required depends on the hazard rating of your property. For a standard residential garden, a standard dual check valve is usually sufficient. However, if your system uses chemical fertiliser injectors or is on a commercial property, a higher-rated, testable device must be installed and certified annually by our team.
Low pressure across your sprinkler zones is often caused by an incorrectly sized cut-in pipe. If the pipe connecting the mains to your reticulation manifold is too narrow, it simply cannot deliver the volume of water required to pop up the sprinklers and achieve full coverage, leaving dry brown patches across your lawn.
Another common culprit in older systems is a failing master solenoid valve or a degraded backflow device that is internally restricting the flow. We can accurately test the static and dynamic pressure at your cut-in point to diagnose the exact location of the restriction, upgrading the pipework or replacing faulty valves to restore a strong, even spray to your garden.
Yes, the manifold is the heart of your reticulation system, where the main water supply splits off into the individual station valves. Because it is constantly under pressure and often exposed to the elements or buried in damp soil, the PVC joints and solenoid valves are highly susceptible to cracking and leaking over time.
We can excavate the damaged manifold, cut out the degraded sections, and rebuild it using heavy-duty, high-pressure PVC fittings. We ensure the new manifold is properly supported and housed in a protective valve box, safeguarding the electrical solenoids from dirt and moisture to significantly extend the lifespan of the entire system.
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