Certification is the passing test report your district asks for. Once we test the device and it passes, we complete the report and file it, and that certifies it for another year.
- Price$105 flat
- TimeUnder an hour
- SchedulingSame week
- FilingIncluded
Need it done soon? Most tests are scheduled within a few days.
What's included
- Test and readings recorded
- Your own copy by email
- Next year's due date noted
- Report submitted to the district
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
Buyers, lenders and escrow officers sometimes want to see a current backflow report before closing. It's standard for many commercial deals and shows up on residential sales more often than you'd think.
If you have a report from the last 12 months, that may cover it. If you don't, we can test and send a new one.
Mention the closing date when you call so we can work toward it. We handle short timelines regularly, and emergency testing is available when the deadline is very close.
The first report on a new device
A new device isn't considered compliant until it passes its first test. That report lets your district know the device is installed and working and puts it on the yearly schedule.
When we install it, the first test and filing are part of the job. If another contractor installed it, we can come out, test it and send the report in.
On new construction, this report is often needed before final sign-off or before water service is fully turned on. Check with your contractor or district for the timing, and we'll make sure the test isn't the thing holding you up.
Staying certified year after year
A certification only lasts until the next due date. After that, the district expects a new passing report, and the cycle repeats every year for as long as the device is in place.
Most people let it slide until a notice shows up, which works fine as long as you act on it. If you'd rather not think about it at all, our due date management service tracks your dates and reaches out before each one.
Keep your copies of past reports somewhere easy to find. They can help with insurance, inspections, sales and lease renewals, and they show the device's history if a question ever comes up.
Certification at rental properties
Some commercial leases require the tenant or landlord to provide proof of backflow certification each year. Insurance policies and lenders sometimes ask for it too.
We can send copies of each year's report to everyone who needs one, whether that's the owner, the tenant, a property manager or an insurer. Just tell us who should receive it.
Audits and inspections
Backflow records can come up during health, fire or facility audits. Current reports on hand keep those visits short.
Missing a report or two before an audit? Call us. We'll test anything that's due and send copies of past reports we've filed.
How fast you can get a report
For most certifications, we can test within the week and send the report the same day the device passes. When there's a closing or inspection deadline, we can often move faster, sometimes same day or next day.
If the device fails, the repair and retest usually happen on the same visit, so a failure doesn't automatically mean a delay.
Keep in mind that a certification is tied to the device, not the owner. If you sell the property, the current report goes with it, and the next owner takes over the yearly test from there. Ask us for a copy any time; we keep every report we file.
Need it for a sale or inspection?
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 you certify a device another company tested?
We can test it ourselves and file a new report, which makes it current from that date.
What if the device fails?
It has to be repaired and retested before it can be certified. We handle both.
Can I get a copy of last year's report?
If we tested it, yes. Otherwise your district can usually send one.
Is there a certificate I can print?
The test report is the proof. We send you a copy you can print or forward.
How long is a certification good for?
Usually 12 months, until your district's next due date.
Who issues the certification?
The certified tester signs the report, and your water district keeps it on file.
What to expect when you book backflow certification
Booking takes a couple of minutes by phone or online. We confirm the address, the device and how to reach it, and we'll give you a time window that works for you. For most homes, you don't need to be there.
On the visit, a certified tester does the work with a calibrated gauge and explains anything that comes up in plain terms. If a repair is needed, you'll get the price before anything happens. When the device passes, we send the report to your water district and email you a copy. Our office is open seven days a week, 6am to 12pm, and emergency calls are answered around the clock.
Backflow Certification near Riverside
We offer backflow Certification throughout Riverside and nearby cities, including Jurupa Valley, Grand Terrace, Colton, Loma Linda and Moreno Valley. Most appointments are available within the week, and you can call or book online.