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
Ready to book? Same-week appointments.
What you get
- The completed report in your district's format
- Filing with the district
- A copy for your records
- A passing test by a certified tester
What people mean by a certified device
People use the word certification for a few things, but for a backflow device it usually means one: a passing test report, signed by a certified tester and accepted by the water district.
There's no plaque or sticker involved. The report is the certification, and it stays current until the next yearly due date.
That makes the process simple. We test the device, repair it if it fails, retest it, and file the passing report. You get a copy to show anyone who asks.
When a buyer, lender or escrow asks for proof
Escrow companies, lenders and buyers sometimes ask for proof that backflow devices on a property are current. This is more common with commercial buildings, but it comes up on homes with irrigation, pools or fire sprinklers too.
If the device was tested within the last year and you have the report, that may be all you need. If not, or if you can't find it, we can test the device and give you a fresh report quickly.
Tell us your closing date when you call. Tight timelines happen all the time, and we'll do our best to get the test done and the report in your hands before you need it. If it's urgent, ask about emergency testing.
Certification for new installations
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.
Landlords, tenants and leases
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
Usually we can test within a week and send the report as soon as the device passes. With a closing or inspection date looming, we can often test the same day or the next.
If it fails, we can typically repair and retest on the spot, so a failure doesn't have to push back your timeline.
Remember, certification follows the device, not the person. When the property sells, the current report stays with it, and the new owner handles the yearly test after that. Lost your copy? We keep every report we file and can resend it whenever you need it.
Need proof fast?
If you need a current report for escrow or a city sign-off, call and mention the deadline. We also offer emergency testing.
Questions
Can I get a copy of last year's report?
If we tested it, yes. Otherwise your district can usually send one.
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.
How long is a certification good for?
Usually 12 months, until your district's next due date.
What if the device fails?
It has to be repaired and retested before it can be certified. We handle both.
Is there a certificate I can print?
The test report is the proof. We send you a copy you can print or forward.
Who issues the certification?
The certified tester signs the report, and your water district keeps it on file.
Why Redlands customers call us for backflow certification
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.
Backflow Certification near Redlands
We offer backflow Certification throughout Redlands and nearby cities, including Loma Linda, Mentone, Calimesa, Highland and Yucaipa. Most appointments are available within the week, and you can call or book online.