Most failed backflow preventers just need cleaning or a new rubber kit. You get the cause and the price before any work, then we retest and file the passing report.
- PriceFree quote
- Time1–2 hours
- RetestIncluded
- ApprovalPrice first
Ready to book? Same-week appointments.
Common reasons people call us
- Your last test didn't pass
- Water is spraying or dripping from the device
- Water pressure dropped after the device
- The district wants a passing report and you don't have one
Some devices can't be saved. When that happens we'll walk you through replacement.
What usually goes wrong
Most backflow repairs in Redlands come down to a short list of causes. Debris from the water main lodges on a check valve seat and keeps it from closing. Rubber discs and o-rings harden and crack with age and heat. Springs weaken. On RP assemblies, the relief valve diaphragm can tear.
All of those are repairable with the right parts. The test readings point to which section failed, so we can go straight to it instead of guessing.
Bigger damage, like a body cracked by freezing or a device hit by a car, is less common. That's when replacement usually makes more sense, and we'll tell you if that's the case.
Know the price before we start
You'll always know the price first. We show you the failed reading, tell you what we think is wrong, and quote the repair. We only start once you approve it.
A typical repair uses a rebuild kit and is done within one to two hours, retest included. If parts need to be ordered, you'll get a timeline and a return appointment.
The retest and the filing with your water district are part of the repair price. There's no extra fee for the report.
When it's an emergency
Some repairs can't wait for a regular appointment. A relief valve dumping water nonstop, a device cracked by a freeze or a stolen assembly leaving a pipe open all need attention right away.
Emergency calls are answered 24/7. Close the shutoff valves on the device, or the main at the meter, and call us. We'll give you a price on the phone and get someone out as quickly as possible.
The same goes for a failed test with a shutoff date coming up. Tell us the date and we'll prioritize the repair so the passing report is filed in time.
Repairs for homes and for businesses
Residential repairs are typically on irrigation devices and often happen right after the test, with an hour or two of water off.
Commercial repairs take more coordination. Fire line work affects the sprinkler system, and shutoffs can interrupt business. We plan around your hours and keep the water off as briefly as possible.
What happens with your district
When a device fails, the district needs a passing report after the repair. We record both the failed result and the passing retest, along with the parts replaced, and submit it.
If your district set a deadline, tell us. We'll make sure the repair and retest are done in time.
Stocked parts and special orders
We stock rebuild kits, springs, test cocks and bonnets for the devices that show up most often in Redlands. Having them on hand is why so many repairs happen during the test visit.
Uncommon models and big fire line assemblies sometimes need ordered parts. They usually arrive within a few days, and we'll book your follow-up visit right away.
Our backflow repair services in Redlands
Backflow Preventer Repair
We fix every common type of backflow preventer: RPs that dump water, double checks that fail, and vacuum breakers that leak. Parts match your exact model. You approve the price first, and the retest and district filing are included once the repair is done. Most repairs are finished in one to two hours. More about backflow preventer repair.
Backflow Assembly Repair
When an assembly fails its test, we use the readings to find the failed part, rebuild it with the manufacturer's parts and test it again on the spot. Water is usually off 30 to 60 minutes. The passing report goes to your district, and you approve the price before any work. More about backflow assembly repair.
Emergency Backflow Repair
Backflow device leaking, spraying, cracked or stolen? Emergency calls are answered 24/7. Close the shutoff valves or the main at the meter, then call. We'll get a tester moving, give you the price on the phone, repair or replace the device and file the report. Nights, weekends and holidays are all included. More about emergency backflow repair.
Questions
What happens if my device fails the test?
We tell you which part failed and why, and give you a price before any work. Most failures are fixed by cleaning or rebuilding the check valves or relief valve with manufacturer parts. After the repair we retest and file the passing report. See backflow repair.
Should I repair or replace a failed backflow preventer?
Most assemblies can be repaired with a rebuild kit. Replacement makes more sense when the body is cracked or frozen, parts are no longer made, the assembly was stolen or damaged, or your hazard has changed and needs a different type. See backflow replacement.
Why Redlands customers call us for backflow repair
We're a local company that focuses on backflow prevention. Every test is run by a certified tester with a calibrated gauge, and every report is filed with your water district as part of the job, not as an add-on.
You'll know the price before any work starts. Testing is a flat $105 per device under 4 inches and $175 for 4 inches and up, and repairs, replacements and installs are quoted first. We answer the phone seven days a week from 6am to 12pm, same-week appointments are normal, and emergency calls are taken 24/7. When the job's done, you get a copy of the report by email so you always have proof on hand.
Where we offer Backflow Repair
Our testers handle backflow Repair across Redlands and the surrounding area, from Loma Linda, Mentone, Calimesa, Highland and Yucaipa. Call for the next opening or schedule online.