Most homeowners first hear about their backflow device when a notice shows up. It's usually on the sprinkler line, the main water line, a pool fill or a fire sprinkler service. We find it, test it and handle the filing.
- Price$105 flat
- TimeUnder an hour
- SchedulingSame week
- FilingIncluded
Pricing
| Backflow size | Flat fee per backflow |
|---|---|
| Under 4" | $105 |
| 4" and larger | $175 |
Includes the test and filing with your water district. No hidden fees.
Want to get on the schedule? Call or book online.
Where to look
- By the water meter near the street
- On the irrigation line near the sprinkler valves
- Next to a pool or spa fill line
- At the fire sprinkler riser
Why your water district knows about your device
If you've never heard of a backflow device before getting a notice, you're not alone. Water districts keep records of every device in their area, typically added when the device was installed or when a property was reviewed.
A device is needed wherever water from your property could be pulled or pushed back into the public system. Irrigation, pools and spas, wells, home fire sprinklers and plenty of commercial setups qualify.
The record stays with the property, not the owner. If you bought the house recently, the device and its yearly due date came with it. The district will keep sending reminders until a passing report is on file each year.
What to do when the notice arrives
Start by checking the due date on the notice and whether it lists more than one device. Some properties have two or three, each with its own line on the letter.
Then give us a call or book online. Have the notice handy, since it often includes the device's serial number, size and location, which helps us come prepared. If you can't find the notice, that's fine; we can locate the device on site.
After the test, we file the report with your district. You don't need to mail anything yourself. If the device needs a repair, we'll explain it and price it before any work. Our guide to backflow test notices goes into more detail on what each part of the letter means.
A few things that make the visit faster
For most home tests, you don't have to be there. What matters is that the tester can reach the device.
Unlock the side gate or send us the code. Keep pets indoors for the window. If shrubs have grown over the device, a quick trim helps a lot.
Pause any sprinkler timers that might kick on during the visit. If the device has a locked cage or sits in a box that fills with water, mention it when you book. With easy access, a typical home test takes well under an hour, and the report shows up in your email afterward.
Pricing for residential device testing
Testing is a flat $105 per device under 4 inches. Nearly every home device falls in that range, whether it's on the sprinklers, the main line or a pool fill. Devices 4 inches and larger are $175 each, but those are rare on houses.
The price includes the trip, the test and filing the report with your water district. There's no separate filing fee and no charge for sending you a copy.
If the device fails and needs parts, we'll give you a quote first. You decide whether to go ahead. Repairs include a retest so the district gets a passing report. And if you'd like a reminder before next year's due date, ask about due date management.
Who's responsible at a rental
At rental properties, the water district usually sends notices to the property owner or the account holder on file. Most leases put backflow testing on the owner, but some commercial leases shift it to the tenant.
If you're a tenant and a notice lands in your mailbox, pass it to the owner or manager. If you're a landlord, we can coordinate access with your tenant directly so you don't have to be there.
Less common home devices
Most home devices protect sprinkler systems, but pools and spas with auto-fill lines often have one too. Homes with a private well or a residential fire sprinkler system usually do as well.
They're tested the same way, every year, at the same flat price by size. If your notice mentions a device you can't locate, check near the pool equipment, the well or the fire sprinkler riser.
Still not sure where it is?
We'll locate it on the visit. Here's what your notice means.
Questions
What if I have more than one device?
Each one needs its own test and report. We can do them all on the same visit.
Can I test it myself?
No. Districts only accept reports from certified testers with calibrated gauges.
Do I need to be home?
Not if we can reach the device. A gate code and a phone number are usually enough.
I just bought the house. Is the test my responsibility?
Yes. The device and its due date stay with the property, so the new owner takes over the yearly test.
What does it cost?
$105 per device under 4 inches. Most homes fall in that range.
Why does my house have a backflow device?
Usually because of irrigation, a pool, a well or a fire sprinkler line. Your district requires one wherever water could flow back into the public supply.
How we handle backflow device testing 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 Device Testing in Fontana and nearby
Need backflow Device Testing 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.