A new installation starts with knowing what your district requires. From there we install the device, test it, and submit the report so your annual cycle starts clean.
- PriceFree quote
- TimeUsually 1 day
- TestIncluded
- FilingIncluded
How it works
Site visit
We confirm type and size.Approvals
Permits if needed.Install
Usually one day.Test & file
Report sent to your district.
Want to get on the schedule? Call or book online.
When you need one
- New building or new water service
- New irrigation system
- New tenant or change of use
- Your water district says one is required
Which device your property needs
The first step is knowing what your district requires. The hazard at the connection sets the type: RPs for high-hazard uses such as clinics and car washes, double checks for many lower-hazard lines, and PVBs or SVBs for irrigation exposed only to backsiphonage.
Then we size it. Too small and you lose pressure. Too large and you pay more for no benefit. Homes typically take 3/4-inch or 1-inch devices, and commercial and fire lines often need 2 inches or more.
Choosing correctly up front saves you from a costly redo if the district turns the first device down.
Installed to be tested every year
A backflow device isn't a one-time install. It'll be tested every year for as long as it's in place, and repaired from time to time. We install with that in mind.
RPs go above ground with room for the relief valve to drain. Vacuum breakers sit higher than every outlet they protect. Every device gets enough clearance for test hoses, shutoff valves and check covers.
Where theft or freezing is a risk, we'll suggest a locking cage or insulated cover. The goal is a device that passes its first test and stays easy to work on for years after.
How an installation goes
It starts with a visit or a few photos so we can confirm the connection, hazard and space. You get a free quote that includes the device, the installation and the first test.
If the district or city needs plans or a permit, we'll tell you upfront and build it into the timeline. Most residential and small commercial installs are done in a day.
Once the device is in and the line is flushed, we test it and file the first report with your water district. That puts it on record and sets the first annual due date. You get a copy, and we can remind you when next year's test is coming up.
Installs for homes
Homes usually need a new device for sprinklers, pool fill lines, wells or residential fire sprinklers. Most are 3/4 inch or 1 inch and go in within a day.
We choose a location that follows the placement rules and stays accessible for testing, then test it and send in the first report.
Larger projects
Business and construction projects tend to need plans, permits, bigger devices and coordination with other trades. Fire services commonly use detector assemblies 4 inches and larger.
We fit into your project timeline and file the startup test before final inspection.
Changes of use and new equipment
Adding a new boiler, a fertilizer injector, a car wash bay or medical equipment can change the hazard level at a connection. So can converting a space from one kind of business to another. When that happens, the district may require a new or different backflow device.
If you're planning a change like this, call before the work starts. Getting the right device in the plan from the beginning is cheaper than adding it after an inspection flags it.
Not sure whether you need a new device at all? Send us a photo of the area and a short description of the project. We'll tell you whether a backflow device is likely required, what type and roughly what it would take, before you commit to anything. Quotes are free, and most homes and small businesses are done in a single day.
Our backflow installation services in Fontana
Backflow Preventer Installation
Choosing and installing the right backflow preventer for your property. We match the device to the hazard your district identifies, size it for your water use, handle permits when needed and file the first test report. Free quote after we confirm what your district requires. Most installs are finished in a single day. More about backflow preventer installation.
Backflow Assembly Installation
Backflow assemblies installed to code, with the right height, drainage and clearance for yearly testing. RPs above ground, vacuum breakers above the highest outlet, and cages or covers where theft or freezing is a risk. The startup test and first district report are included. Most installs for 2-inch and smaller devices take one day. More about backflow assembly installation.
Questions
Which type do I need?
Your water district decides based on how the water is used. We confirm it before we quote.
How often does a backflow preventer need to be tested?
In California, backflow prevention assemblies must be tested at least once a year. They also need a test right after installation, after any repair, and after being moved. Your water district sets the exact due date and usually mails a notice before it.
What to expect when you book backflow installation
Booking takes a couple of minutes by phone or online. We confirm the address, the device and how to reach it, and we'll give you a time window that works for you. For most homes, you don't need to be there.
On the visit, a certified tester does the work with a calibrated gauge and explains anything that comes up in plain terms. If a repair is needed, you'll get the price before anything happens. When the device passes, we send the report to your water district and email you a copy. Our office is open seven days a week, 6am to 12pm, and emergency calls are answered around the clock.
Where we offer Backflow Installation
Our testers handle backflow Installation across Fontana and the surrounding area, from Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, Colton, San Bernardino and Ontario. Call for the next opening or schedule online.