Backflow Prevention Testing & Installation

Protect Houston's drinking water supply and stay compliant with certified backflow preventer installation, annual testing, and repair.

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Backflow preventer assembly installed on exterior copper piping against a brick wall

Backflow Prevention Testing & Installation in Houston, TX

A backflow preventer stops contaminated water from siphoning back into your clean water supply — a device the City of Houston and most municipalities require on irrigation systems, commercial buildings, and certain residential connections. 5Star Plumbing Pro installs, tests, and repairs backflow prevention assemblies, and provides the documentation you need to stay compliant with annual testing requirements.

Key Benefits

  • Protects your drinking water from contamination and cross-connection
  • Keeps you compliant with municipal and irrigation backflow codes
  • Certified annual testing with reports filed as required
  • Fast repair or replacement of failed backflow assemblies
  • Serves residential, commercial, and irrigation systems
  • Clean, corrosion-resistant installations built to last

Our Process

1

Code Review

We confirm which backflow device your property requires based on local code and water use.

2

Installation or Test

We install a new assembly or perform certified testing on your existing device.

3

Documentation Filed

Test results and compliance paperwork are completed and filed as required.

4

Reminder Scheduling

We can flag your account for next year's required re-test so you never miss a deadline.

Common Questions

Backflow Prevention FAQs

Who needs a backflow preventer?
Properties with irrigation systems, pools, commercial fire suppression, or certain cross-connection risks are typically required to have a tested backflow preventer under Houston-area codes.
How often does backflow testing need to happen?
Most jurisdictions require annual testing of backflow prevention assemblies, and we can schedule a reminder so your property stays compliant year after year.
What happens if my backflow preventer fails testing?
We'll walk you through repair or replacement options on the spot and can typically complete the fix and re-test quickly to keep you in compliance.

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