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The Backflow Co

Lawn Irrigation

About us

I test backflow devices for $30.00 per test. I accept cash, checks or PAYPAL. I do not have any employees at this time. I do test for several irrigation maintenance companies (if you need referrals).

Business highlights

16 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

I perform the required annual backflow test for lawn irrigation systems I also repair and replace backflow devices and water meters

Services we don't offer

I only test backflow devices on lawn irrigation systems, I don't test devices for commercial applications (ie. fire sprinklers, domestic water, etc.) I also do not offer irrigation maintenance packages at this time

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Reviews

4.26 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
4.8
professionalism
4.3
responsiveness
4.3
punctuality
4.3
Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews

Catherine C.
04/2018
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
Dave Taylor has provided services to our family for many years. Initially, he performed the annual testing for the "backflow" device of our irrigation system as rqd by James City County, VA (& completed and submitted the required forms to the County for us). He has always been punctual, efficient, and professional. He's gone beyond that and has immediately responded to my several calls to him for information and service over the years. An added bonus is that his price has always been the most reasonable in our area. He repairs backflows as well. After almost 20 years, we needed a repair and he made it quickly at a reasonable price. Within the past 2 years, he has started performing the annual turn on/turn off of residential irrigation systems. Given his prior excellent work, we switched to his company for this service. Again, the cost of the annual contract was less than our previous provider. He likely repairs irrigation systems as well, but we haven't had need of that service. He is to provide backflow testing & irrigation turn on/off for us in 2018. I recommend him and his company very highly.
Description of Work: backflow testing for James City County, VA; turn on/turn off residential irrigation system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert L.
06/2017
1.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
I paid for an annual service contract and received a card scheduling service for 5/24. Quoting the card: 'We will file the paperwork to JCSA and will send you a copy for your records". They did not come on 5/24 or any time thereafter. Based on calling the county, no papers were filed. They have not answered repeated calls. Stay away from this vendor.
Description of Work: Backflow testing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Donna H.
08/2015
4.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Backflow test. I have used the Backflow company for my yearly test for the past several years. They fill out and send in the paperwork without me needing to do a thing but send them a check when it's done. The reason for my B rating is the price has gone up by $5 just about every year. I started with them at $20, now I believe it's $35.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

Michael M.
05/2015
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
Fast friendly and courteous
Description of Work: Winter service and repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Denise T.
04/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
Arrived on time and performed the service. They take care of the paperwork with the county. Extremely well organized-- they keep track of when your service is due and notify you about a month and a half before. They arrive on the date scheduled. We are extremely pleased with their service and professionalism.
Description of Work: The BACKFLOW company notified us about 2 months before our back flow certification was due. They sent us a postcard with the date they would be at our home. They promptly arrived on that date and took care of the service. Extremely reliable! We will continue to use them!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Fred M.
04/2012
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
This is the second year of required testing done by this Company. Punctual and very courteous. As before, Dave Taylor activated the water line, checked all valve and seals before testing. Two days after the test I received his invoice indicating services paid - I paid direct - and a copy of the report submitted on our behalf to the City Public Water Dept as required.
Description of Work: Annual backflow test of irrigation system as required by James City County. This includes a written report submitted to the City annually

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

    Contact information

    PO Box 5, Norge, VA 23127


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    Licensing


    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Lawn Irrigation

    FAQ

    The Backflow Co is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    The Backflow Co accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
    No, The Backflow Co does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, The Backflow Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Backflow Co does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, The Backflow Co offers emergency services.
    No, The Backflow Co does not offer warranties.
    The Backflow Co offers the following services: I perform the required annual backflow test for lawn irrigation systems I also repair and replace backflow devices and water meters
    I only test backflow devices on lawn irrigation systems, I don't test devices for commercial applications (ie. fire sprinklers, domestic water, etc.) I also do not offer irrigation maintenance packages at this time

    Contact information

    PO Box 5, Norge, VA 23127


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 AM