★★★★★
They installed a new 50 gallon heater and hauled the old one away same visit. Took about three hours start to finish and the expansion tank was included, which the other quote had left off.
Cora Z. · Ames, IA
Backflow Testing · Ames, Iowa
Backflow Testing & Repair in Ames, Iowa
We test, repair and document backflow devices across Ames. If yours fails, we carry rebuild kits for the common assemblies so it can usually be repaired and retested in the same visit rather than scheduling a second one.
Call (833) 435-9778 and describe what is happening. We will give you an arrival window before you hang up and a flat price before anyone starts work - the same price at 2am as at 2pm.
- 24/7 in Ames
- Flat price
- Same-day service
Call a plumber now
(833) 435-9778Answered 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
Call (833) 435-9778- You have received an annual test notice from the water authority
- An irrigation system with a device that has never been tested
- A device that is leaking or weeping continuously
When to call us in Ames
- You have received an annual test notice from the water authority
- An irrigation system with a device that has never been tested
- A device that is leaking or weeping continuously
- New commercial fit-out requiring certification
- A fire line device due for its yearly check
- You have bought a property and no records exist
What the visit covers
- Full test on RPZ, double check and PVB assemblies
- Rebuild kits carried for the common assemblies
- Repair and retest in the same visit where possible
- Paperwork completed and filed with the authority
- Freeze protection advice for outdoor Iowa devices
- Reminder the following year so you do not miss it
Spring thaw is when sump pumps get tested
A sump pump in Ames sits idle for months and then has one important night. That is usually also the night the power flickers. We check the float, the check valve and the discharge line, and we talk to most Ames homeowners about a battery backup, because an unbacked pump and a storm outage is how basements flood here.
Backflow Testing across Ames
Billybob Plumbing covers Ames and the surrounding communities. Call for service anywhere in the area.
Ames customers on our backflow testing work
★★★★★
No hot water on the coldest morning of the year. Thermocouple. Out and fixed within two hours of my call, and he showed me where the reset is for next time.
Ines Q. · Nevada, IA
★★★★★
Sewage came up through the basement floor drain on a Sunday. They were out in about forty minutes and stayed until it was actually clear rather than just moving.
Della C. · Gilbert, IA
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Read moreBackflow Testing near Ames
Same service, same pricing, in the communities around Ames.
Backflow Testing in Ames: common questions
How often does a backflow device need testing?
Annually in most Ames jurisdictions, and some commercial and fire applications more often. We keep your date on file and remind you before it lapses.
What happens if my device fails the test?
We rebuild it and retest. We carry kits for the assemblies we see most in Ames, so failures are usually resolved on the same visit rather than turning into a second appointment.
Do you file the paperwork with the water authority?
Yes. The completed report goes to the authority and a copy goes to you, so there is nothing left on your desk to chase.
Should I have my irrigation backflow tested before winter?
Test on your normal annual schedule, but do winterise the device before the first hard Iowa freeze. A cracked assembly from freezing is a far bigger bill than a test.
How quickly can you get to an emergency in Ames?
Usually within the hour for Ames addresses. When you call (833) 435-9778 we give you a real arrival window before you hang up, and we call again if anything changes it.
Backflow Testing in Ames, day or night
One number, answered around the clock, with the price agreed before we start.
(833) 435-9778