FAQs
Got Questions?
Here are the answers to some of our frequently asked questions for quick help.

How much does it cost to have irrigation installed?
The average cost for irrigation installation services in Victoria is around $1000.00 a zone. It typically costs between $4500 – $5500 to install an irrigation system for an average house.
How much does it cost to install irrigation on 1 acre?
That depends on what you will be watering and the volume of water needed to meet specific requirements. If you would like an accurate estimate, you can connect with us by writing to us on our Contact Us page, we are always happy to help.
Can plumbers install irrigation systems?
Some do, although it involves a lot of dirt and digging. We recommend working with experienced contractors for irrigation installation services like us for a cleaner job that doesn’t disturb your surrounding landscape and greenery.
How much does irrigation cost per zone?
Irrigation installation costs in Victoria are typically $1000.00 per zone.
What is the average cost for landscape lighting?
Landscape lighting installation costs usually start at $2500.00 with the average cost being around $7000.
Which lights work best for up-lighting?
Bullet lights are the best option as they allow you to redirect your lights towards the areas you want to illuminate.
I’m not sure of the lights I should use for my outdoor landscape. What do you recommend?
High-end LED lighting is perfect for brilliantly illuminating your outdoor landscapes. While we do not usually like picking favourites, we recommend taking a look at a couple of high-end LED landscape lighting options from some of our favourite suppliers including:
- Unique lighting systems
- Alliance lighting
- Aquascape lighting
- Kichler lighting
How far can you run low voltage landscape lighting?
It all depends on the size of how big your transformer is and the gauge of your wiring, and that is where our professional designers and expert technicians come into play. Depending on the voltage of your wiring, we will help you calculate the maximum distance you can cover and formulate custom landscape lighting solutions, tailored to your needs.
How much does it cost to repair a pond?
That depends on the specific problem you have, and the pond repair process can become very tricky if you do not follow suitable procedures.
Fortunately, you can rely on our industry-leading practices and experience over the years to get to the root of the problem and solve it efficiently and effectively. You can simply contact us and our technician will come for a visit for free and provide you an accurate quote.
How do you bring a pond back to life?
Waterworks offers a spring start-up, we thoroughly clean your pond with a pressure washer, get rid of all the dirt and gunk in your filters and pumps, and start up and check for leaks before introducing a natural bacterium to help maintain the clarity of the pond.