When people say a backflow device is certified, they mean it passed its yearly test and the report is on file with the water district. We do the test, sign the report as certified testers and submit it, then send you a copy.
- Price$105 flat
- TimeUnder an hour
- SchedulingSame week
- FilingIncluded
Want to get on the schedule? Call or book online.
What's included
- Report submitted to the district
- Test and readings recorded
- Next year's due date noted
- Your own copy by email
What certification means for a backflow device
When someone asks for a backflow certification, they almost always mean a current passing test report on file with the water district. There isn't a separate certificate that hangs on the wall.
To produce that report, a certified backflow tester tests the device with a calibrated gauge, records the readings and signs the report. When the district accepts it, the device is considered compliant until its next due date, usually a year later.
So getting a device certified really comes down to three steps: test it, pass it (repairing first if needed) and file the report. We handle all three and send you a copy so you have proof in hand.
When a buyer, lender or escrow asks for proof
Buyers, lenders and escrow officers sometimes want to see a current backflow report before closing. It's standard for many commercial deals and shows up on residential sales more often than you'd think.
If you have a report from the last 12 months, that may cover it. If you don't, we can test and send a new one.
Mention the closing date when you call so we can work toward it. We handle short timelines regularly, and emergency testing is available when the deadline is very close.
The first report on a new device
Every new backflow device needs to be tested once it's installed. That first passing report tells the water district the device is in place and working, and it starts the yearly testing cycle.
If we install the device, the initial test and report are included. If someone else installed it, we can still do the startup test and file the report. New construction projects often need this before a final inspection or before the water service is fully released.
Ask your contractor or district what's needed and when. We'll get the device tested and the paperwork in so the project isn't held up.
Keeping your certification current
Certification expires at the next due date, typically a year out. Then you need a new passing test, every year, as long as the device stays in service.
Waiting for the notice and booking right away works for most people. For anyone who wants it handled automatically, due date management keeps track and contacts you before each date.
Hang on to your old reports. Insurance companies, inspectors, buyers and landlords sometimes ask for them, and they give a record of the device's condition over time.
Certification at rental properties
Commercial leases sometimes require yearly proof of backflow certification from the tenant or the owner. Lenders and insurers may ask for it as well.
We can email each year's report to everyone on your list: owner, tenant, manager or insurer. Let us know who needs a copy.
When someone asks to see your reports
Health inspections, fire inspections and facility audits sometimes include a check of backflow records. Having current reports ready makes those go faster.
If you're facing an audit and some reports are missing or out of date, call us. We'll test whatever needs it and pull copies of any past reports we filed for you.
Turnaround on certification
For most certifications, we can test within the week and send the report the same day the device passes. When there's a closing or inspection deadline, we can often move faster, sometimes same day or next day.
If the device fails, the repair and retest usually happen on the same visit, so a failure doesn't automatically mean a delay.
Keep in mind that a certification is tied to the device, not the owner. If you sell the property, the current report goes with it, and the next owner takes over the yearly test from there. Ask us for a copy any time; we keep every report we file.
Need it for a sale or inspection?
Escrow, landlords and city inspectors often ask for a current report. Call and we'll get you one quickly, or see emergency testing.
Questions
Can you certify a device another company tested?
We can test it ourselves and file a new report, which makes it current from that date.
Is there a certificate I can print?
The test report is the proof. We send you a copy you can print or forward.
What if the device fails?
It has to be repaired and retested before it can be certified. We handle both.
How long is a certification good for?
Usually 12 months, until your district's next due date.
Can I get a copy of last year's report?
If we tested it, yes. Otherwise your district can usually send one.
Who issues the certification?
The certified tester signs the report, and your water district keeps it on file.
How we handle backflow certification in Fontana
Our approach is simple. Show up when we say we will, do the work right, and handle the paperwork so you don't have to. Every tester is certified, every gauge is kept in calibration, and filing with your water district is included.
Pricing is clear. Tests are a flat $105 for devices under 4 inches and $175 for 4 inches and larger, and anything beyond the test is quoted before we start. We're available seven days a week from 6am to 12pm, with emergency calls answered 24/7. Most Fontana appointments are within the same week, and you'll have a copy of your report by email when we're done.
Backflow Certification in Fontana and nearby
Need backflow Certification outside Fontana? We also cover Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, Colton, San Bernardino and Ontario. Same-week visits are normal, and booking takes a couple of minutes.