16 EMPLOYEES CAN TAKE PAYMENT AFTER WORK IS DONE OR OFFICE CAN BILL IF YOUR NOT HOME. OUR COMPANY LICENSE #WATERRI*99ICZ YOU WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FOR BEING A ANGIE'S LIST MEMBER ASK ABOUT YOUR SAVINGS
Business highlights
30 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE. LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION HYDROSEEDING FRENCH DRAINS RETAINING WALLS ROCK RETAINING WALLS PATIO PAVERS WATER FEATURES SPRINKLER WINTERIZATION LOT MOWING SPRINKLER REPAIR PRESSURE WASHING YEAR ROUND LAWN CARE BACK FLOW TESTING ETC.
Description of Work: A leak in the 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
Jeffrey I.
07/2015
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Tim arrived early, quickly went to work and found were the line was clogged, removed the debris, tested the flow and then made the necessary repairs. He replaced the dirt and sod that had to be dug up and then assisted with adjusting all sprinkler nozzles to ensure good coverage. It's great to work with Tim because he provides appropriate repairs and solutions.
Description of Work: Water-Rite repaired a sprinkler system line that was clogged with debris, re-attached sprinkler heads that were removed and adjusted all zones. They also replaced one spray nozzle with one that was better suited for the area to be watered.
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
$81
ROBERT H.
11/2014
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, irrigation systems
 + 1 more
It's a monthly charge and it's around $145. They just work with us when we need and get all the things done.
Description of Work: We use a company called Water-rite for landscaping. In the summers, it's every week and then in the fall, it's more like a monthly kind of a thing. It depends on the time of the year. They mow the lawn and they do the fertilization. We have a water sprinkler system. So they do the shut down for the winter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145
Gail F.
07/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
He showed me how to open it and close it down. He gave me ideas for adding on my drip system. He did not try to out sell me on anything. He believed that i could do all the work myself. The work seemed complex but he showed me how to do it. He was very prompt, knowledgeable and he got my sprinkler running. He educated me on what i could do.
Description of Work: We used Water-Rite to fix the adjustment belt for 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
$75
Response from WATER-RITE INC
Thank you [member name remove], if you should need anything else we would be happy to accommodate what ever your needs our. If you should need help with your system call me. Water-Rite
Sam B.
07/2014
1.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, hardscaping
 + 1 more
Mr. Thorson, the owner, indicated he was licensed, bonded and insured but did not mention that it was in the state of Washington, not Oregon where we live. He supervised the work of his crew, collected his money and took off with 8 of the 12 flagstones included in his bid. When contacted, he promised he would drop them off. He never did and he also did not respond when notified that the lawn he installed in the back yard was failing for lack of enough soil. Again, he was paid to provide dirt and sod. A small claim judgement was obtained against Water Rite but Mr.Thorsen ignored that too. In the past he has tried to say it is another company with the same name but his business cards, invoice and license # all match and indicate he is who we say he is!
Description of Work: Landscaping and sprinklers
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
$6,297
David C.
04/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
They were prompt and courteous. They did a good job.
Description of Work: I used the services of Water-Rite.
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
$50
Philip H.
02/2014
1.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Failed to deliver, missed a zone, incorrect heads.
Description of Work: New Sprinkler Systems.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
$2,300
Brian W.
05/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Received professional and friendly service at a reasonable price. Water Rite Backflow Services did an excellent job and I plan to use their services in the future.
Description of Work: Tested backflow device on lawn irragation 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
$35
Heather R.
04/2013
1.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
I tried to get an estimate on a french drain using their website, but it took them an entire week to respond to my inquiry. By that time, I already had my three estimates. I don't mind waiting to get an appointment, but to not even respond for a week to set the appointment is ridiculous.
Description of Work: We need a french drain installed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from WATER-RITE INC
Heather{Member name removed}We would of given you that bid with 48 hours at the most. I check all our e-mail through out the day. They also get sent to my phone. I even checked my spam box? Maybe you did not hit the Contact Us button.Sorry you were waiting for us. As you can see we have no bad reviews on Angie's List. We at Water-Rite make sure everyone is 100% happy. Sorry the only thing that i can thank of is that you did not click the CONTACT US button.If we can help you out with anything please it us know. Thank You Tim Thorsen Owner
Elpidio J.
09/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, irrigation systems
 + 1 more
I've used them since 2008. They mow and edge. They prune shrubs. They service our irrigation system. They are very responsive even if the request is a little out of scope.
Description of Work: They come every other week.
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
$162
Jeaniene J.
07/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Tim was on time, friendly and knowledgeable. He took time to explain the program to me and had everything working when he left. I have no idea how many years it had been since anyone attempted to use the irrigation system and was pleasantly surprized that Tim got it all to work.
Description of Work: We purchased a new house with a complicated irrigation system that even the old owners couldn't work. We wanted to now if it still worked and how to program it if it did. The owner, Tim Thorsen, came out and figured out the zones, reprogramed the system and located sprinkler heads that had been buried for years.
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
Lance F.
06/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
The installation went very fast which was surprising as my land is very rocky. Tim was extremely thorough in teaching me how to shut the system down in the winter and how to maintain it. I was surprised how fast he came on the two occasions when I needed assistance. Water-Rite completely backs their work.
Description of Work: I have a large yard. I had bids from a number of companies and Water-Rite was one of the lowest bids. The owner Tim, maintains a warehouse of parts and specializes in systems. I was given several options and given the pros and cons of each. Tim has come out to fine tune the system and to explain to me the operation of the system when I forgot. I plan on using this company again as I am moving.
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
$3,200
Raymond W.
03/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
It went well. They did a good job.
Description of Work: They flushed out the sprinklers in the fall and turn off the system.
Tim is a great guy. Very honest and professional. My first encounter with Tim was when he came out to talk about some work around the yard. Who knew he would spend over an hour, of his personal time, at my house helping me to try and find a shut off valve. Prior to Tim submitting a bid, he invited us over to his home to look at the work he does. All I can say is WOW! This guy does AMAZING work!! After some back and forth, we finally settled on what we were looking for and Tim submitted a bid. Unfortunately, the price was just too far out of our reach for right now. Having just moved up to Washington the price seemed a little too steep compared to what we would expect back home. All I can say to that is; Tim stays busy for a reason and I can completely understand his bid. We just couldn't afford it right now. We will definitely call Tim again when it comes time for some smaller jobs we have planned and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone. I have seen the quality of his work first hand and his eye for detail is second to none. Tim does awesome work! Keep up the great work Tim! I'm really sorry it didn't work out this time, but we will definitely be calling you when it will!
Description of Work: We had Tim come out to submit a bid for some excavating/ hardscaping.
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
Louis P.
10/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
They did a great job. They were very professional and on time. Their whole attitude was great.
Description of Work: They were turning on and off the 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
$60
Sam B.
08/2011
1.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
At the completion of the job he was inside my home going over the bill when he asked that it be made out to him personally. I was afraid to argue the point since my husband was not home. I was charged for 12 flagstones. I asked that the 8 flagstones be returned. He said he would return them but he never did. He did not put down sufficient dirt in the back yard and the lawn is extremely bumpy and the grass unhealthy. He also refused to fix that. I complained to the Contractor's Board. The owner then texted a message that our and quot;stupid state could not do anything to help and quot;. I called him and he ended the conversation with an expletive. At that time I found out that he was not licensed to work in my state although his bid form stated that he was licensed in the state of Oregon. I filed a small claim and received a judgment for approximately $1950. He has made no effort to settle or pay the judgment.
Description of Work: Water Rite did a reasonable job installing shrubs, sprinklers and one tree in the front yard. They installed 4 flag stones to make a short walkway. The bid was for 12 flag stones.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$6,200
Response from WATER-RITE INC
I have not logged in to my profile account in years. Now i see this Come on Angie's List how can you put a posting from another state that we dont even work in ? On my reviews Their is a Water-Rite in Oregon put this posting onto their reviews. This makes us look bad I know you are for back east. Please help us out here. Thats not our company at all. Not happy with Angie's List right now.....
MARY O.
07/2011
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
They come and check the irrigation system which I had them do this time. They went through every station to make sure there wasn't any leak. It is one of the places the city recommends if you have any water fixture or pool. They have been doing our water check for the past 4-5 years. I don't have anyone to compare them to and they are equivalent to the other company who used to come.
Description of Work: I use the service of Water–Rite Inc twice a year to fix the water lines as we have a swimming pool and it needs to be done under the city regulations. They were here last in May.
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
Gina A.
07/2011
2.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
I had a sprinkler valve in the back yard that had a leak and sprinklers in the front yard not working. Estimate was $320 to dig up grass, repair pipe/valve and patch up the grass, in which I was told I won't be able to tell the grass was dug up, and to replace cylanoid to repair front sprinklers. I agreed to the job with the understanding that this price would repair the leak and have the front sprinklers working. However, when the job was done, I was told the front sprinklers weren't working because apparently I needed a new clock, not a cylanoid. The leaky valve in back was fixed but left the grass uneven, and sloppily patched up. I had to add fill dirt and then add grass seed around the box where it now was patches of dirt.
Description of Work: Dug up grass and fixed cracked valve for sprinklers. Replaced a cylanoid that was not needed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
$300
MARY O.
11/2010
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
They are efficient. They come when they say they will, and do what they are supposed to. They leave 2 copies of the receipt so we can send one to the city.
Description of Work: I use Water-Rite for lawn irrigation.
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
Lance F.
08/2010
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
They are great. We really like them. It went very smoothly. They had great customer service. We had some questions. The guy came out and helped us and showed us how to reset everything. We are really happy with it. They are very professional. He knows what he is doing.
Description of Work: We used him for lawn irrigation.
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
$3,000
Linda G.
06/2010
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
I haven't done the work yet but I saved their information. Their price was fair.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Water-Rite for irrigation work on a rental.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Lisa M.
05/2010
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Called Water-Rite, spoke to owner who said someone would be out in the next couple weeks (backflow testing/maintenance work grouped by geographical area), which I was fine with. A few weeks later, it was done as promised.
Description of Work: Backflow testing done
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
$35
Wendy B.
06/2009
5.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Tim was great to talk to and gave me suggestions that actually reduced the price of the work. We got many small jobs done all at once as he has the equipment and ability to do pressure washing, etc.
Description of Work: Sprinkler modifications, bark dust, garden plot, pressure washing hard surfaces
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
$1,000
TODD B.
08/2006
2.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
The workers who performed the job were not supervised properly and the sprinkler lines were left exposed on the surface and not buried in several areas. I ended up finishing the work myself due to their lack of response.
Description of Work: A 3 zone backyard sprinkler system was added to an existing front yard system. Also some french drain trenching.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$3,000
THERESA S.
08/2006
1.0
irrigation systems
 + -1 more
Called Monday morning at 9:00. Tim said he'd come out "this week". Now, at 9:00 am on Friday, he tells me he's too busy. No call to let us know... I had to call him. We had explained initially that we were on vacation this week and wanted to be here when he came out. We recently purchased the home and had questions about the sprinkler system.
Description of Work: Wanted to have our back flow tested.
All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.
*Contact business to see additional licenses.
Service Categories
Lawn Irrigation,
Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Stone and Gravel,
Tree Service,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Rototilling,
Lighting
FAQ
WATER-RITE INC is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
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 - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
WATER-RITE INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, WATER-RITE INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, WATER-RITE INC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, WATER-RITE INC offers emergency services.
Yes, WATER-RITE INC offers warranties.
WATER-RITE INC offers the following services: SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE. LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION HYDROSEEDING FRENCH DRAINS RETAINING WALLS ROCK RETAINING WALLS PATIO PAVERS WATER FEATURES SPRINKLER WINTERIZATION LOT MOWING SPRINKLER REPAIR PRESSURE WASHING YEAR ROUND LAWN CARE BACK FLOW TESTING ETC.