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Backflow Testing & Repair in Iowa

Backflow prevention keeps irrigation water, boiler water and process water from being pulled back into the drinking supply when pressure drops. Most Iowa water authorities want an annual test on any device protecting a commercial building, a fire line or a lawn irrigation system.

Annual testing, repair and documentation for irrigation systems, commercial buildings and fire lines.

  • Every city in Iowa
  • 24/7 answer
  • Flat pricing

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(833) 435-9778

Answered 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

  • 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 we do

  • 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

How a call with us goes

  1. Call and talk to a plumber

    You get a person, not a queue. Describe what is happening and we will tell you whether it needs someone now or can wait until morning.

  2. Get an arrival window before you hang up

    We tell you when a truck will be there and we call you if that changes. No four-hour windows and no silence.

  3. Agree the price before work starts

    The job is quoted flat once we have seen it. You agree to that number first, and it does not move if the work runs long.

  4. Fixed, tested and cleaned up

    We test what we repaired under real conditions, tidy the area, and tell you plainly what failed and what to keep an eye on.

What customers say about our backflow testing work

★★★★★

Garbage disposal was humming and I assumed it was dead. He freed the jam, hit the reset, and did not charge me for a new unit I did not need. Honest is the word.

Kev S. · Des Moines, IA

★★★★★

Basement floor drain smelled for weeks. Turned out to be a dried trap, not anything serious. He explained it, filled it, and charged for the callout only.

Perry N. · Cedar Rapids, IA

★★★★★

Called at 6am about no water in the house. Frozen line at the meter. He talked me through what to do while he drove over. Sorted by 8.

Baxter W. · Davenport, IA

Backflow Testing by city

Pick your city for local detail, or call the number above from anywhere in Iowa.

Frequently asked questions

How often does a backflow device need testing?

Annually in most Iowa 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 Iowa, 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.

Backflow Testing anywhere in Iowa

Answered 24 hours a day. Flat price before we start, and the same rate on nights, weekends and holidays.

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