Backflow Preventer Installation Cost: Backwater Valve Installation Cost Guide
Backflow preventer installation cost ranges from $300 to $1,000 for a standard residential water or sprinkler backflow valve. Prices also depend on the size and material of the installed valve. To get a more accurate cost for your backflow installation project, request a quote.
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How Much Does Backflow Preventer Installation Cost?
This guide is intended to provide you an approximate backflow preventer installation cost in your area. To get a quote for your specific project, Click Here for a Free Estimate. Our research, which includes feedback provided by plumbing contractors, resulted in the following backwater valve installation cost.
Backflow preventer installation cost:
- Backflow preventer installation cost ranges from $300 to $1,000 for a standard residential water or sprinkler backflow valve. Prices for larger brass valves will likely be at the higher end of the range. Prices for smaller PVC valves will be at the lower end of the range. Sprinkler backwater preventer valves will fall in the lower end of the range as well. Backflow preventers are often required by local municipalities because they keep contaminated water from "backflowing" into the clean water systems. Backflow preventers are also called anti-siphon valves, backwater valves, check valves (although there are some differences). There are many types of backwater devices and each have subtle differences and uses. Your local plumber should understand what is needed for your particular purpose.
Backflow testing cost:
- If you need backflow preventer testing, check out our Backflow Testing Cost Guide
Backflow preventer cost (material cost):
- If you want to learn more about the price of backflow preventer valves (material cost), check out our Backflow Preventer Cost Guide (Material Cost)
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Factors that Influence Backwater Valve Installation Cost
When plumbing services come to your house to provide you an estimate, they will consider a number of factors that can increase or decrease the cost of your project. Pricing for your backflow installation project will vary based on items such as your geographic location, the size of the valve, material used, and ease of installation. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you get quotes from plumbing companies:
Your prices may be higher when:
- More than one valve is being installed.
- The valve is in a difficult to reach location.
- You want a brass valve rather than a PVC valve.
- A backflow device is being installed on a pipe that currently does not have a backflow valve.
- You live in a high cost area.
Your prices may be lower when:
- The valve is easy to reach.
- You are replacing an existing valve.
- The valve being installed is a sprinkler backflow device.
- You install a PVC rather than a brass valve.
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