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ALWAYS TESTING INC

About us

OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. STATE CERTIFIED.

Business highlights

23 years of experience

Services we offer

BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER.

Reviews
5.015 Reviews
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Doug H.
Sep 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
I have been a customer for 10+ years. Always dependable and reasonably priced.

Virginia T.
Nov 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Great, Darin makes it super easy!

Virginia T.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$43
thorough. Darrel makes it so easy. I just call, leave a message that we need out annual backflow test, and he just shows up, completes the test, and turns in all of the required paperwork to the water district. He is prompt and very reliable. And a super nice guy too!

Michael L.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

We hired Darin of Always Testing to conduct the (long, long overdue) inspection of our home irrigation backflow valves.    He found both set of valves failed and he offered to return to certify the valves once repaired/replaced at no additional charge.    He worked around the schedule of the company who replaced the valves and kept me informed on timelines, etc.    I appreciate he took time to call me to tell me what was really wrong with each valve set and what I should expect on repair / replace.   I felt I had the knowledge necessary to contract for the valve work as an informed consumer from the time he took to educate me.


Next year, I'm calling Always Testing first and last.



Jonathan L.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Backflow testing appears relatively simple, by the City requires them to be tested and certified each year.  Always Testing comes every year when I call them - they are able to come by within a day or two, they test the devices, and they submit the reports to the City on my behalf.  The process with Always Testing is about as easy and painless as it gets.


Shamik J.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Service could not be better!
Darin got back to me within an hour of my request for a quote, and scheduled an appointment the same day for a weeks time. He came to our building earlier than the appointment time, got right at it, explained everything he was doing, seemed very enthusiastic about his work and was a pleasure to chat with. He also faxed the report to the city automatically.
Our association will use him every year from now on, his service was impeccable and seamless. He has my highest recommendation, and I wish his business continued success.
Thank you Darin.

Diane L.
Jul 2014
5.0
$55

I've used Darin for several years now and always been pleased with how easy he is to work with. I called and left a message for Darin and he returned my call within 24 hours to confirm a date when he would be out to test the backflow assembly. There was no need for me to meet him and he was able to complete the work independently of me. He mailed the results directly to the City of Sammamish and all I had to do was send him a check for $55.

I wish all contractors were this easy to work with and this consistent.



Josh S.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
He came out the day I called because he was in the area, he was out within 20 minutes. He faxed results to the city that same night and he sent me the report.

Mike D.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
It went great. I called Darin based on prior reviews. I got voicemail and left a message. He called me back in minutes. We talked, He said he was out doing testing and making a loop where he could come by my house that afternoon. He came that afternoon and performed the testing. He sent the report to the city and I got a bill in the mail for $55 -- the amount he said it would be on the phone. I will call Darin next time.

Desiree Z.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Very satisfied with service. Dependable, reliable, responsible. I have used Always Testing for several years now for an annual water back flow test required by the county.

Terry S.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
I have used the services provided by Darren since I purchased the home in 2007. He has been prompt, professional, unobtrusive and easy to work with. One phone call and the invoice is left at my door

Shelley G.
Nov 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$69
The guy who came out was very responsive and very pleasant to work with. He came out within a couple a days. It was very quick to schedule and get the job done. It was done very efficiently as well. I haven’t had any problems with the quality of their work.

Joel L.
Oct 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
Darin of Always Testing contacted me to tell me that he had done the annual inspection on my backflow assembly as required on Mercer Island, and that I needed repair to one of the units. Always Testing had an annual contract to do the inspection from the prior homeowner. I had already had the unit inspected by another company since I didn't know about the annual contract. Even though the mix-up was not his fault, he fixed the unit and charged me only for the parts. I know that this saved me a lot as I had already received the estimate for the repair from the other company. I was impressed with his professionalism and signed a contract to have him continue the annual testing for me.

Diane L.
May 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Darrin did a great job and took care of everything, including the paperwork that needed to be mailed in to demonstrate the completion of the testing.

FELECIA J.
May 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
I PHONED DARIN SCHNEE AND PROMPTLY RECEIVED A RETURN CALL. HE WAS AT MY HOME WITHIN TWO HOURS TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY TESTS. HE WAS FRIENDLY AND FOCUSED. HE EXPLAINED WHY THE TEST WAS REQUIRED AND WHAT HE NEEDED TO DO.

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FAQ

ALWAYS TESTING INC is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

No, ALWAYS TESTING INC does not offer free project estimates.

No, ALWAYS TESTING INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, ALWAYS TESTING INC does not offer a senior discount.

No, ALWAYS TESTING INC does not offer emergency services.

No, ALWAYS TESTING INC does not offer warranties.