Backflow Testing & Certification in Tigard, OR
Restaurant, retail, or irrigation system due for its annual test along the 99W corridor? We handle the certification and file directly with your water provider.
Backflow Testing Built Around Tigard
Tigard's got a dense strip of restaurants and retail along 99W, and commercial kitchens almost always have a backflow assembly protecting the water supply from dishwasher and grease trap connections. We see a lot of these go untested for a year or two longer than they should — usually because nobody's specific job it was to track the deadline.
We test, certify, and submit the paperwork to your water provider so the compliance side is handled, not just the wrench-turning. If the assembly fails, we'll quote the repair before doing any work.
Who Needs Backflow Testing in Tigard?
Restaurants and food service businesses, irrigation systems on commercial and residential properties, and any building with a fire sprinkler line need testing on a yearly cycle. If you run a kitchen in the Tigard Triangle or along 99W, this is worth checking on before a health inspection flags it — inspectors do check backflow compliance, and a failed or missing certification can be a violation.
What's Involved
The Test
A certified tester checks the assembly under pressure to confirm it's actually preventing backflow — not just installed and forgotten. Takes 30–60 minutes per assembly.
The Certification
We file the results directly with your water provider so you're not the one tracking down forms or chasing submission deadlines.
The Repair (If Needed)
If it fails, we quote the fix on the spot before touching anything. Once repaired, we retest and re-file the certification — handled start to finish.
What to Expect When You Call Us
Here's exactly how a backflow testing visit works — from scheduling to certification in hand.
We schedule around your operating hours — before open, after close, or during a slow shift — so testing doesn't disrupt service.
We test the assembly, and if it passes, we file the certification with your water provider directly. You get documentation for your records and health inspection file.
If it fails, we quote the repair before doing anything, fix it on the spot in most cases, retest, and re-file. Most restaurant backflow repairs are minor and done same visit.
What Does Backflow Testing Cost in Tigard?
Backflow tests in Tigard run $75–$150 per assembly. Restaurant properties often have a kitchen backflow assembly plus a separate irrigation or fire line — we bundle the rate when testing multiple assemblies in the same visit. Repairs are quoted before any work begins.
Common Questions About Backflow Testing in Tigard
Who requires backflow testing for restaurants in Tigard?
Tualatin Valley Water District requires annual backflow prevention testing for all commercial properties, including restaurants. Oregon Health Authority inspectors also check backflow compliance during restaurant health inspections — a missing or expired certification can result in a health code violation.
How long does backflow testing take at a restaurant in Tigard?
For a single kitchen backflow assembly, the test itself takes 20–40 minutes. If you have a fire line or irrigation system in addition to the kitchen connection, add another 20–40 minutes per assembly. We can typically test all assemblies at a Tigard restaurant in under two hours.
My restaurant on 99W has never had a backflow test. What happens now?
We test it, certify it, and file the paperwork. Being overdue doesn't bar you from getting compliant — you just need a current passing test on record with Tualatin Valley Water District. If the assembly has failed or is noncompliant, we quote the fix before doing any work. Better to handle it proactively than after an inspector flags it.
Does a residential property in Tigard need backflow testing?
If you have an irrigation system with an in-ground sprinkler setup, yes. Washington County and TVWD require annual backflow testing for residential properties with irrigation. If you're not sure whether your system has a testable backflow prevention assembly, we can check when we come out.
What Tigard Customers Say
"Our restaurant's backflow assembly was overdue and we didn't realize it until our health inspection. They got it tested and certified within a couple of days."
Due for Backflow Testing in Tigard?
Call us, or send a request through the contact form, and we'll get you scheduled in Tigard.