Eyk Plumbing tests, repairs and replaces backflow prevention devices for homes with irrigation and sprinkler systems across Kent and Ottawa Counties, with ASSE backflow prevention certification 63655.
At a glance
A backflow preventer stops dirty water from flowing backwards into your clean supply. Homes with irrigation or fire sprinkler systems often need a certified annual test. Eyk Plumbing tests the device, files the paperwork where required, and repairs or replaces it if it fails.
Mon to Fri
Open 8 AM to 5 PM, call to book a visit.
Three credentials
Master and plumbing contractor licenses plus ASSE backflow certification.
Fifty communities
Served across Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan.
Two offices
Grand Rapids on Leonard Street NW and Rockford on Algoma Avenue NE.
Got a backflow test notice or an irrigation system that needs checking? Call us and we will book your test. Call (616) 655-4172 · Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM
Backflow prevention is easy to forget until a notice arrives in the mail. Here is when it matters.
| Job | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Annual backflow test | Often under an hourPer device. |
| Repair after a failed test | Often 1 to 2 hoursParts availability can change this. |
| Device replacement | Often 2 to 3 hoursIncludes retesting. |
| New device installation | Usually 2 to 4 hoursDepends on location and piping. |
A passing annual test costs far less than a repair or a replacement. Price depends on the number of devices and their type, and on whether anything fails. We tell you before we start repairs.
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Number of devices | Each preventer is tested and reported separately. |
| Device type | Different preventers have different test procedures. |
| Repair parts | Seals, springs and check valves wear out. |
| Replacement | A failed or old device may cost less to replace than to repair. |
| Retesting | A repaired device is retested before we sign off. |
We find your backflow preventer, check its type and note the water utility's requirements.
We test the device against a recognised procedure and record the readings.
We complete the test report and submit the required documentation.
If the device fails, we explain the fix, repair or replace it, and retest.
Call Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM. We explain what the visit involves before we book it.
Michigan lawns depend on irrigation in dry summers, and newer subdivisions in places like Hudsonville and Byron Center often add in-ground systems. Each system needs a backflow preventer to protect the drinking water supply.
Whether your property needs an annual test depends on your water utility or municipality. Check your notice or call your utility, and call us once you know the deadline.
If your home has an irrigation system or a fire sprinkler system, usually yes. Requirements depend on your water utility or municipality, so check your notice or call them. We can tell you what the test involves and book it before the deadline.
Eyk Plumbing tests backflow preventers across Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming, Rockford, Hudsonville and the surrounding towns. Our ASSE backflow prevention certification number is 63655, and we handle reporting, repair and replacement. Call us with the notice you received, and we will book the test before the deadline.
We explain why it failed, then repair or replace it and retest so you have a passing report. Common causes are worn seals, a stuck check valve or a device that is too old. Do not ignore a failed test, since it can lead to fines or a shutoff.
Backflow is water flowing the wrong way through your plumbing. If pressure drops, water from an irrigation line or sprinkler system can be pulled back into the clean supply. A backflow preventer is a one-way barrier that stops that from happening.
Most utilities require a test once a year. Your water utility or municipality sets the rule, so check your notice. Even if no one asks, testing keeps the device working and catches wear before it causes a problem. Keep the report from each test, because your utility may ask to see it.
Yes. We install backflow prevention devices on irrigation and sprinkler lines, test them and complete the paperwork. If you are adding irrigation, call us before the system goes into use so the device is in place and passing. Tell us the size of the line and where it enters the house, and we will confirm what the device needs.
A routine annual test is usually the lowest cost. Repairs and replacements add to it. The number and type of devices matter too. We tell you what applies to your property before we begin any repair work. Keep the test report, because a failed device left alone can lead to penalties or a shutoff.
Yes. Lawn irrigation systems are one of the most common reasons a home needs a backflow preventer. We test the device, record the results and submit the documentation your utility asks for. Book ahead of the season, since many lawn systems are tested in spring before the water is turned on.
Call to describe the problem. We will explain what the visit involves before we book it.
Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM