Super Service Award Winner 2006-Present! As one of the Valley's few companies that specialize in just irrigation service, Controlled Rain has established itself as a leader in it's field. With Controlled Rain you don't get a jack of all trades serviceman. You get a specialist with experience and knowledge in all aspects of lawn and landscape irrigation. As a family owned business, with over 30 years of experience, Ken Wells, his wife Kim Wells, and son Josh Wells have brought a Midwestern work ethic to the Valley. Focusing on honest and dependable service, Controlled Rain has differentiated itself from the competition and has become synonymous with quality customer service.
Business highlights
29 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Irrigation Systems Installation & Service. Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting.
Description of Work: PVC irrigation pipe leak in the front courtyard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
peter M.
12/2016
5.0
irrigation systems, outdoor lighting
 + 0 more
work performed as described
Description of Work: landscape lighting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
David K.
12/2016
2.0
irrigation systems
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unknown
Description of Work: They were suppose top fix the sprinkler system bu they did not, they closed off one sprinkler which has is time killed off one of our trees. IT took too long and they were bad with callbacks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from Controlled Rain Inc
I am unsure what this review is in reference to. The last time we were at the property of this customer was in 2013. We have not had contact since that time. I feel if there was an issue with the work we provided 4 years ago, we should have had a chance to correct it instead of leaving a D review after so much time has passed. We stand by our work and if there are issues, we are quick to get out to make them right. Josh
Roy L.
11/2016
5.0
irrigation systems
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Very well, punctual, fair price.
Description of Work: Front drip lines replaced in front yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Barbara B.
05/2016
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bill C.
03/2016
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced ailing low-pressure irrigation system. Done quickly and efficiently.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
CATHLENE H.
10/2006
5.0
irrigation systems
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Ken returned my initial call promptly and scheduled an estimate appointment. He arrived on time, discussed our project, listened to our concerns, answered our questions, and gave us an estimate. He later emailed the exact project cost (including Angie's List coupon) and an installation date was set. Ken was able to start the work 1 day earlier and emailed me that schedule change. The work progressed quickly and when it was completed Ken explained how to operate the new system. Excellent communication took place before, during, and at the end of the project. Ken is personable and professional, and I highly recommended him.
Description of Work: A shrub drip (100 feet) and a lawn sprinkler system (200 square feet) were installed in a small backyard. The backyard system was connected to a year old system that waters the front yard. One valve was added along with the PVC pipe, drip line, 7 emitters, and sprinkler heads.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$945
PAMELA S.
10/2006
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Josh arrived promptly & replaced the valve system the first day under the supervision of my 9 yr. old granddaughter. He was patient with her & gave her some scrap PVC pipe to play with & she made a small "castle". Mckinzy also said she was stung by a sweat bee & killed it so it wouldn't sting Josh & cause him to get the blue glue on his arms. Josh & Ken were to come the following day around 8:30 or 9:00 to replace the control box. I told Josh I worked nights & would just stay up & sleep in the afternoon. To my surprise they were at the house when I got home from work. They replaced the controller, lowered it & fixed the leaks promptly. Josh showed me how to use the system & answered any questions I had. He also made sure the system was functioning properly. The cost was what was estimated minus the 10% coupon from Angie's List. Mckinzy & I give Controlled Rain & especially Josh big kudos!! I would recommend them to anyone with sprinkler problems. They deserve a happiness award!!
Description of Work: I called Controlled Rain when my lawn company didn't get back to me right away regarding my back sprinklers not functioning. I went to Angie's List for a recommendation. I decided on Controlled Rain due to their A rating & the number of excellent reports submitted. They were also nearby. Josh came out at the agreed time & discovered the problem was a bad diaphragm on one of the valves. We also discussed changing the control box to something more user friendly. Josh showed me the Rain Dial & gave me a brief rundown of the system. We decided on the Rain Dial since it was the most user friendly. I also decided to change out all three valves due to their age & the area was going to have to be dug up. The new valves would be able to be rebuilt. Also I asked if the control box could be lowered so I didn't need a step stool to program it. When checking the system after installation some leaks were found causing geysers in my yard. These leaks were also repaired with my permission.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Jeff C.
09/2006
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Ken came out to do the estimate the day after I called and was able to quote a price after a look around. He said he was able to get to the work within the next 2 days which he did while I was at work. Everything was cleaned up and working as expected.
Description of Work: Capped a zone at the valve. Capped a line that ran into 2 heads that will be in the pool area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$118.8
FAY L.
08/2006
3.0
irrigation systems
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The service man was prompt and polite.
Description of Work: They checked the system for leaks. Water was pooling in a side yard. They replaced emitter heads and capped one emitter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
Response from Controlled Rain Inc
I FIND IT ODD WE ONLY RECEIVED A C GRADE WHEN THE CUSTOMER THOUGHT WE WERE PROMPT, POLITE, DID THE JOB AND WOULD HIRE US AGAIN. I CERTAINLY FEEL WE ARE MUCH BETTER THAN A C COMPANY.
PENNY W.
08/2006
5.0
irrigation systems
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We were very pleased with them. I appreciated the fact that they were such good guys and the price was reasonable. I would certainly have them again.
Description of Work: They repaired our sprinkler system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
MARTHA W.
07/2006
2.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
VERY disappointed w/ my experience.Got estimate 6/27/06 for work to be done. Requested repair be done by July 7.Co had no time for my job til after that date. I was going out of town from 7/7 to 7/16, was assured work could be done by or before 7/16. Made arrangements for job to happen in my absence.Gave credit card # for materials & work, left gate unlocked for access. Returned from vacation, dismayed to find no work had been done, no msg left to explain why promised repair hadn't taken place. Called and talked to Ken, and he said he'd call me back. Ken didn't cb, but had Gary cb.Apologized for schedule error, earliest they could now do work was Fri, 7/21, a full 4 weeks from when I called for the estimate. Both men apologized, but neither seemed to make any real effort to make up for the fact that they had wasted 3 wks of my time.Decided to start over & search for a new outfit, but frustrating being at square one due to having waited the extra time for this supposedly quality outfit.
Description of Work: No work performed or paid for. Estimate was for $562.00
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
$562
Response from Controlled Rain Inc
WHAT THE MEMBER DESCRIBED IS TRUE. WE LET A JOB FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS. BESIDES APOLOGIZING THERE WASN'T MUCH MORE WE COULD DO. WE OFFERED TO DO THE JOB IN A FEW DAYS BUT BY THAT TIME MRS WLTY WAS DONE WITH US. I UNDERSTAND THE FRUSTRATION BUT WE AREN'T PERFECT AND ONCE IN A WHILE WE MESS UP.
SUZANNE D.
07/2006
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Fantastic! Arrived on time, did everything on my list AND cleaned up afterwards. I will be using this company for all future irrigation work. Price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: Repaired the leak in the drip system that was broken by company planting a new tree for me. Also added an emitter to my new tree, replaced emitters on another tree and checked for leaks in system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
DALE L.
06/2006
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Ken was on time, did the work as he stated and charged what he estimated. He finished the job in the time frame he estimated. He was very courteous, helpful and explained everything he was about to do and what he had done.
Description of Work: Replaced all irrigation valves.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
COLLEEN R.
04/2006
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Excellent job. Don came out early in the morning and worked well into the evening to finish the work. During the project, he found some other problems with the pressure regulators and replaced those. This was a huge project for him, and he stayed within his quoted price.
Description of Work: The drip line throughout my yard was bad and needed to be replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Bill D.
04/2006
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
I was pleased with the prompt service as they were at my house within one day. They completed everything I asked even though I was not at home - they cleaned up, and I wouldn't have known they were there, except my system was now working properly. Their prices seem very reasonable.
Description of Work: Repaired pipes broken in 3 areas and replaced 3 of the drip fittings... also set timer for summer use
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$162
SUSANNE J.
03/2006
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
This company is great. They came out within a couple of days of my call and I thought they charged a very reasonable price for the work that needed to be done. I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Company repaired a leaking irrigation system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
MICHAEL B.
01/2006
5.0
irrigation systems
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Ken was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was very comfortable with him and his demeanor. He was on time and stayed longer to make sure the solution was working properly. I will be using this company in the future and would refer any acquaintances to use them.
Description of Work: Check of lines, valves and timer box. Education of how all works together and what to check for to maintain system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
LINDA M.
11/2005
5.0
irrigation systems
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GOOD EXPERIENCE, TECH WAS ON TIME AND DID A GOOD JOB. HE EXPLAINED STEP BY STEP WHAT HE WAS DOING, ESTIMATED COST PRIOR TO REPAIR & SHOWED ME HOW TO SET THE TIMERS.
Description of Work: REPLACED 2 VALVES THAT WHERE BAD, SET TIMERS FOR SPRINKLERS & DRIP SYSTEM.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$271
PAM D.
05/2005
5.0
irrigation systems
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KEN WELLS DID THE REPAIRS. HE WAS FAST AND DID A GREAT JOB. BEST SPRINKLER REPAIR WE HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME. DIDNT OVERCHARGE LIKE MOST IN THE FIELD.
Description of Work: REPAIRED VARIOUS SPRINKLER PROBLEMS INCLUDING MAIN VALVE REPAIR.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
CRAIG S.
05/2005
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
WHILE I WAS NOT ABLE TO BE AT HOME DURING EITHER OF THEIR VISITS THE OWNER OF THE COMPANY MADE A POINT TO CALL ME AT WORK AND EXPLAIN IN DETAIL WHAT HE HAD DISCOVERED AND GAVE ME ESTIMATES FOR THE WORK TO BE DONE THAT DAY AND FOR THEIR SECOND TRIP IF I SO ELECTED. THERE WAS NO RETURN OR TRIP CHARGE FOR THEIR SECOND REPAIR AND THE WORK CAME IN ABOUT $125.00 UNDER THE ESTIMATE WHICH WAS APPRECIATED.
Description of Work: ON THEIR FIRST VISIT THEY REBUILT TWO SPRINKLER VALVES AND ADJUSTED THE SPRAY PATTERNS FOR THE ENTIRE SYSTEM. THEY RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL WORK THAT WAS PERFORMED ON THEIR SECOND VISIT. DURING THAT VISIT THEY REBUILT AND RE-ROUTED THE MAIN LINE FOR THE ENTIRE DRIP SYSTEM THAT WAS TORN UP WHEN WHITFILL NURSERY PLANTED TWO TREES AND TRASHED THE IRRIGATION LINES IN THE PROCESS. THE SPRINKLER TECH ALSO FOUND AND REPAIRED SEVERAL LEAKS IN THE DRIP SYSTEM THAT BECAME EVIDENT AFTER THEY REPAIRED THE VALVE THAT CONTROLLED THE DRIP SYSTEM.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
PEGGY L.
10/2004
4.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
THEY WERE THE ONLY COMPANY THAT I COULD FIND THAT WOULD WORK WITH THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. I WAS PLEASED WITH THE JOB THAT HE DID, BUT WAS NOT IMPRESSED WITH THE PRICE. HE FINISHED THE JOB IN LESS THAN 30 MINUTES.
Description of Work: THEY REPAIRED A HUNTER ANTI SPRINKLER VALVE. CAME TO OUR HOUSE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
09/2004
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
SSI RESPONDED TO OUR SERVICE CALL ON THE SAME DAY IT WAS PLACED. THEY WERE VERY THOROUGH IN RESEARCHING THE PROBLEMS THAT WE WERE EXPERIENCING WITH OUR SYSTEM. THEY WORKED QUICKLY. SPRINKLERS ARE THEIR SPECIALTY. THEY ALSO CAN DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS QUICKLY AND ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE OF MANY DIFFERENT SYSTEMS. THEY COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH VERY WELL.
Description of Work: REPLACED VALVES IN FOUR ZONES OF THE YARD. CHECKED ALL HEADS AND REPLACED BROKEN ONES.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$383
TERRI S.
07/2004
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
THIS COMPANY 'CLEANED-UP' WORK FROM A DIFFERENT LANDSCAPE CO. THEY WERE VERY REASONABLE WITH PRICE AND WE HAVE HAD NO OTHER LEAKS, SINCE THEY CORRECTED THE OTHER COMPANY'S WORK.
Description of Work: FIXED SPRINKLER LEAK IN THE BACK YARD AND RAN NEW SPRINKLER LINE IN FRONT SIDE YARD.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
WILLIAM M.
07/2004
4.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
THEY WERE ON TIME, VERY PROFESSIONAL, RECHECKED THEIR WORK AND FOLLOWED UP.
Description of Work: THEY REPLACED LAWN HEADS AND 3 SPRINKLER VALVES.
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Service Categories
Lawn Irrigation,
Landscaping - Lighting
FAQ
Controlled Rain Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Controlled Rain Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa