JWatson was extremely quick to respond to my request using Thumbtack for adjusting my irrigation system. He was very professional and courteous adapting to my unusual schedule. Although I did not use him this time I will keep his contact information for future irrrigation needs.
JWatson Irrigation & Lighting
Great value
- 234 hires
- Based in Raleigh, NC
- 7 years in business
- 4 employees
- Responds in about 1 hour
- Background checked
About JWatson Irrigation & Lighting
JWatson Irrigation & Lighting provides eco‑friendly, high-quality irrigation services that homeowners and businesses across the greater Triangle area trust. With 7 years in business and a small, dedicated team of 4, we bring careful, hands-on attention to every project—from compact neighborhood gardens to expansive lawns and commercial properties. We specialize in sprinkler and irrigation system installation, repair, and maintenance, as well as outdoor lighting, drainage, weeding, and shrub trimming and removal , outdoor landscape design including fire pits and paver patios . Our water‑saving approach helps keep landscapes healthy and attractive while reducing water usage and costs. If you’re looking for reliable, efficient solutions for your outdoor space, we’re here to help—irrigation at its finest.
Reviews
Highly recommend this company. Great person doing great work
He came to the house, walked around trying to find the in-ground sprinkler zone controllers, said he would send an updated estimate and come back out that week, never did either, and kept the $225 deposit. That was a month ago.
I’ve been working with this company for several years now and they’re very responsive, show up when they say they’re going to and do quality work. Would highly recommend.
Super reasonable and came when he said he would to winterize my system
Very knowledgeable about my problem, analyzed & fixed. Would highly recommend this contractor for irrigation & lighting problems. GTrapp
Their service was top notch . We needed urgent sprinklers repair . They were on time and diligent .
SCAMMER ALERT - DO NOT PAY THIS BOY A PENNY BEFORE HE COMPLETES 100% WORK AND INSPECTION IS PASSED. Please read my review in full to save yourself from this scamster. Please read his 1 star reviews on Thumbtack and Google - he is a HABITUAL OFFENDER who forces people to pay him almost full amount in advance citing “small business” and then keeps avoiding you till you give up on him and hire someone else to complete your irrigation project. He has very poor work quality and bad moral ethics - To get your money, he lies that he is licensed, insured and his work comes with a year warranty and gives you quick install guarantees - none of the above is true. I paid him almost $4000 for an irrigation project he said he will do in 3 days in July. It is December now and he has not done even half of the work and the work he did do is very low quality - many huge areas do not have water reach, no head to head coverage, broken and badly installed sprinklers that barely throw water, sod laid recklessly, broke pipes causing huge water losses and left huge holes unfilled. Please take a look at the pictures attached. The cost to hire a real professional to rectify his mistakes is twice of what I paid him. He has zero regard for your time, sets up appointments- does not show up and disappears for weeks without informing until you plead him to come back. He is very arrogant and gets offended when one requests him to complete work for which he took full money and stops responding because his fragile ego gets hurt. I will advise everyone: DO NOT HIRE THIS GREEDY REPEAT OFFENDER if you value your hard earned money. ============================== His deceitful response is more proof of his bad morals and poor work ethics. Lie no.1: The quote he provided and I approved for hiring him INCLUDED THE COST to replace the valves and the valve boxes - estimate attached. At least check the estimate before you lie more 😂 Lie no.2: He lied that 811 was causing delays hence he couldn't start the project in time- I got evidence from 811 that Joshua never raised the ticket with them in time. Lie no.3: I said no more extra money for him to get more sod after seeing his extremely pathetic work of laying sod. Who lays sod 2 inches above lawn level and insists it will SETTLE? Lie no.4: He said he will replace all sprinklers but later insisted on more money- estimate attached. Lie no.5: He says the work is complete - Come back with an inspector of your choice and have him issue in writing that the “WORK” you did is COMPLETE per invoice. I gave him numerous chances and time extensions to finish work, rectify the blunders he did and then set a deadline for him, which of course he didn't meet. When I requested a refund and informed him I will take him to court if needed, his answer was - PROCEED HOWEVER YOU WANT, indicating this is not his first rodeo at theft. ============================== My humble advice to everyone. Please save your money and hire a real professional!
Highly recommend. We’re able to fix what others could not repair.
Several money deposits ($100+$250+$600) were asked and forced to start the repair but there is no progress and no return my money. On 4/16, the first diagnosis visit required $100 initial money. Then, first invoice was created and asked to pay $250 deposit for 2nd appointment and repair. On 4/30 at 6:30pm he came to my house and dig one hole and said it’s bigger problem than he thought so he needed to go back and make another invoice. Then, they asked Another $600 deposit with new invoice for repair. Without deposit, there would be no repair. They also said they will need to rent a trencher and $600 is for that. On May 9th, they came at 12, dig two holes and said they can’t do it and they don’t need to use the trencher. Because of sidewalk is city responsibility, they need a permit to break the sidewalk. They left at 12:45pm. This was the moment, when I called the city of Raleigh and asked their supports. Right now, this company is denying the refund and ignoring my calls texting. I offered them to take $250 and refund my deposits back. They denied it. They wanted $650. I said no. Then, They offered $425. Then, they started ignoring my calls. So As of today, they didn’t do anything but took my whole deposits and not answering my calls. They kept saying the trencher they rent out, (they didn’t use it and returned it back in an hour) is my responsibility. I really don’t understand that at all. I hope this will help other customers to make their decisions. And I really don’t think I am being weird here.
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JWatson Irrigation & Lighting★ 4.7
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