Each device on your water line has a yearly due date set by your water district. Miss it and you'll start getting follow-up letters. We get the test done before that date and send the report in for you.
- 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.
What happens each year
- The report goes to the district in its required format
- A reminder letter shows up from your water district
- We test the device on site
- Your next due date is a year out
Why the test comes back every 12 months
Nobody can look at a backflow device and tell whether it still works. It can look clean and shiny and still have a check valve that won't seal. That's the reason California's cross-connection rules call for a test at least once a year, on every assembly, at every property.
The parts that do the work are small: rubber discs, seats, springs and, on some devices, a relief valve. Grit from the water main settles on them. Heat dries out the rubber. Springs weaken slowly. Any of those can let water slip backward when pressure changes.
A yearly test catches that while it's still a cheap fix. It also gives your water district the paperwork it needs to show the public supply is protected, which is why they track every device by address and due date.
How a typical annual test goes
Here's how a normal yearly visit goes. We arrive, find the device and look it over. Then the tester connects a calibrated gauge to the test cocks and closes the shutoff valves one at a time to take readings.
You'll lose water for a few minutes during the test. We let you know before we close anything, so you're not caught in the shower or in the middle of a busy lunch rush.
Once the readings are in, the tester opens the valves back up and checks for leaks. A passing result goes straight onto the report your district requires, and we submit it for you. A copy lands in your inbox. If a reading comes up short, you see the number, hear what's likely wrong and get the repair price first. Most repairs happen the same day, then we test again so the report shows a pass.
Notices, late letters and shutoffs
Every device has a due date on file with your water district. The first reminder usually arrives a few weeks ahead. Ignore it and you'll get a second letter, then often a final notice with a shutoff date printed on it.
Booking when that first letter arrives takes the stress out of it. We can usually get to Corona addresses within the same week.
Already past the date? Call anyway. Send us a picture of the notice, and we'll get the test done and the report filed fast. As soon as the district has a passing report, the letters stop. If you'd rather not keep track of this at all, our due date management service keeps your dates for you and contacts you before each one comes up.
Homes, businesses and everything in between
For most homeowners, annual testing means one device, usually on the irrigation line or near the meter. The visit is quick, and the price is the flat $105 for anything under 4 inches.
Businesses tend to have more going on. A single commercial property can have a device on the domestic line, another on irrigation and a larger one on the fire sprinkler service. Each device has its own due date and its own report, even when they sit side by side.
Restaurants, medical and dental offices, car washes and buildings with boilers or cooling towers usually have high-hazard protection like RP assemblies. These get the same annual test, just with a few more readings. Fire line devices of 4 inches and larger are $175 each. If you have several devices, ask about our multi-device pricing so they can all be tested on the same trip.
Choosing who tests your device
Your water district only accepts reports from certified backflow testers, and many keep a list of testers approved to submit in their area. Before you book anyone, it's fair to ask whether they're certified, whether their gauge is current and whether they file the report for you.
We check all three boxes. Our testers are certified, our gauges are kept in calibration, and filing with your district is part of the flat price. You won't be handed a report and told to mail it yourself.
Keeping your records
Hold on to each year's report. If the district ever loses a submission, or a buyer, insurer or inspector asks for proof, your copy settles it quickly.
The report also tells the story of your device. A device that passes cleanly year after year is in good shape. One that needed repairs two years running might be nearing the end of its life. We keep copies of every report we file, so if you misplace yours, just ask and we'll send it again.
Never miss a year
With due date management, we track the date and reach out before it's due.
Questions
Is the annual test the same every year?
Yes. Same test, same report. The only thing that changes is whether the device needs a repair.
Can I test early?
Yes. Testing before the due date is fine, and your next due date usually moves to a year from the test.
Does the due date change after I test?
Usually it moves to about a year after your test date. Your next notice will show it.
Can you test several years' worth at once if I'm behind?
No, a test only covers the year it's done. One passing test now brings you current, and the next one is due in about a year.
Do new devices need an annual test too?
Yes. A new device is tested when it's installed, and then every year after that.
What if I skip a year?
Your district will send follow-up letters and can eventually shut off water to the device. It's easier to just get it tested.
Working with a local backflow company
When you call us about annual backflow testing, you're talking to a company that focuses on backflow prevention. That focus means we know the devices, the test procedures and what your water district expects to see on the report.
Here's what you can count on: certified testers, calibrated gauges, a price before any work, and filing with your district included. Testing is $105 flat per device under 4 inches and $175 for 4 inches and up. We pick up seven days a week from 6am to 12pm, book most visits within the week and take emergency calls 24/7. Every customer gets a copy of the report for their records.
Annual Backflow Testing near Corona
We offer annual Backflow Testing 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.