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How to Estimate Backflow Preventer Installation

Contractor method for estimating backflow preventer installation by type, size and labor.

A backflow preventer bid is the device, the labor and the testing. The device type and line size set the hardware, and testing and a permit add fixed lines.

THE SHORT ANSWER

How do you estimate backflow preventer installation?

Add the device by type and size, plus labor, testing and permit. An RPZ device at $700 with $250 labor, $100 testing and $150 permit totals $1,200.

01

Choose the device type

PVB, double-check and reduced-pressure (RPZ) devices differ in price and protection level. The application decides which is required.

  • PVB
  • Double check
  • Reduced pressure (RPZ)
02

Price by size

The line size sets the device price. Larger lines and higher-grade devices cost more.

03

Add labor, testing and permits

Installation labor plus a required test and certification, and often a permit, round out the job.

04

Total and validate

$700 device + $250 labor + $100 test + $150 permit = $1,200. Use the Backflow Preventer Installation Cost Calculator.

TRY THE TOOL

JOB INPUTS

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PVB, double check or RPZ

PVB, double check or RPZ

Line size

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Line size

Install and connection

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Install and connection

Device testing and certification

Device testing and certification

Permits and inspections

Permits and inspections
Results update automatically
CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Estimated installation cost$1,200.00
Device$700.00
Labor$250.00
Testing$100.00
Permits$150.00
FORMULA USED$700.00 × 1 + $250.00 + test + permits = $1,200.00
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