If your device is flooding the yard, was stolen overnight, or the district is about to shut off water, call us. Emergency calls are taken around the clock and get priority on the schedule.
- CallsAnswered 24/7
- PriorityFront of the line
- PriceGiven on the phone
- FilingSame day
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Call right away if
- The device won't stop discharging water
- You got a final notice with a shutoff date
- Freeze or impact damage
- Brass theft left an open line
What to do right now
If water is pouring out of your backflow device, the first step is to stop it. Most assemblies have a shutoff valve on each side. Turning the handles a quarter turn, so they sit across the pipe, closes them.
If you can't find or turn the valves, close the main shutoff at the water meter. Many meters need a meter key, which a hardware store sells, but some have a hand valve on the customer side.
Then call us. Calls are answered 24/7. Tell us what you see, whether the water is off, and whether it's a home or business. We'll get a tester moving and give you the price on the phone.
When the device has been stolen
Brass backflow assemblies are a frequent target for metal thieves in Corona and across Southern California. You'll usually notice either water running freely from an open pipe or no water at all because the line was capped or the meter was shut.
If water is running, close the meter. Then call us. We can cap the line to restore service to the rest of the property or replace the stolen device, often the same day if the size is in stock.
After replacement, the new device is tested and the report is filed with your water district. We'll also talk about a locking cage so it doesn't happen again. A police report can help if you plan to file an insurance claim.
Cracks, breaks and leaks
Cold snaps in inland and higher areas can crack a device's body or bonnet overnight. You'll often see water spraying from a split in the brass when temperatures rise in the morning.
Impact damage happens too: a car backing into a device, a mower clipping a test cock, a landscaping crew hitting it with equipment. Even a small crack can turn into a steady leak.
Depending on the damage, we can sometimes replace just the broken part, like a bonnet or test cock. A cracked body usually means replacing the device. Either way, it's retested before we leave and the report goes to your district.
Calls after hours and on weekends
Emergency calls are answered 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. When you call, you'll talk to someone who can figure out what's going on and how fast we can get there.
You'll get the price on the phone before anyone heads out. That way there are no surprises when the job's done.
Not every situation needs an overnight visit. If the water is off and nothing is flooding, it may make sense to schedule first thing in the morning. We'll help you decide, and if it can't wait, we'll get someone out as soon as possible.
Lowering the odds of another call
Theft, freezes and unnoticed wear cause most emergencies. A locking cage prevents most thefts, an insulated cover helps in cold spots, and calling early when you see drips or spitting can head off a bigger leak.
When we finish an emergency repair, we'll mention anything that could cause a repeat and what fixing it would cost.
Insurance and documentation
Insurance claims go smoother with good records. Our invoice describes the damage, the work and the parts used, and we can include photos on request.
For stolen devices, you'll usually need a police report as well. The post-repair test report shows the replacement is in place and compliant.
Helping us help you faster
A few details help us respond quickly: the address, whether the water is off, what you're seeing (spraying, dripping, missing device), and roughly where the device is. If you can, send a photo by text.
For businesses, let us know who will meet us and whether a fire line is involved. With that, we can bring the right parts and often finish in one trip.
Once the emergency is handled, we'll test the device and file the report with your district, so the repair also keeps you current on your yearly requirement.
Before we arrive
If water is flowing heavily, close the shutoff valves on either side of the device or the main at the meter. Then call us.
Questions
Can you come on a weekend?
Yes. Calls are answered 24/7, weekends included.
Do you really answer at night?
Yes. Emergency calls are answered 24/7.
What if the device was stolen?
Call us. We can cap the line or replace the device, often the same day.
Is emergency service more expensive?
You get the price on the phone before anyone comes out.
Can you just cap the line until a new device arrives?
Yes. Capping restores water to the rest of the property while the replacement is arranged.
Should I call my water district?
If water is running into the street or you can't shut it off, call them too. Otherwise, call us first.
How we handle emergency backflow repair in Corona
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 Corona appointments are within the same week, and you'll have a copy of your report by email when we're done.
Emergency Backflow Repair near Corona
We offer emergency Backflow Repair throughout Corona and nearby cities, including Norco, Eastvale, Home Gardens, Weisel and Arlington. Most appointments are available within the week, and you can call or book online.