About Sierra Backflow Specialist in Truckee, CA
Truckee, CA 96162
Service Capabilities
- Plumbing repair
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing inspection
Q&A
What does your plumbing inspection service include for my backflow preventer?
Our certified inspection involves a thorough test of your backflow prevention assembly to ensure it's operating correctly and protecting Truckee's drinking water from contamination. We perform a detailed check of all components, clean the device if needed, and handle the entire process digitally—from scheduling to filing the official test report with the local water district. This is a crucial annual requirement for many properties in our area.
How quickly can you respond to a plumbing emergency, like a pipe joint failure?
We understand that plumbing emergencies, especially pipe issues common in our climate, can't wait. Our technicians are available to respond to emergency repair calls typically within one to two hours. Whether it's a failed joint or a critical backflow preventer issue, we prioritize getting to your Truckee property quickly to diagnose and resolve the problem, preventing further water damage.
As a Truckee resident, how can backflow services help prevent storm drain issues?
Properly functioning backflow preventers are a key defense for our local infrastructure. They stop contaminated water from flowing backward into the public drinking supply, which can happen during heavy runoff or storm drain backups—a frequent challenge in our area. By ensuring your device is tested annually and repaired promptly, you're helping to maintain the integrity of both your property's plumbing and the broader Truckee water system we all rely on.
Local Business Description
Sierra Backflow Specialist is a local, family-owned business with deep roots in the Truckee-Tahoe community. Founded in 2006, I started by going door-to-door with fliers, building trust one home at a time. Today, while I still serve full-time as a Maintenance Supervisor with TDRPD, my passion for keeping our local water systems safe and reliable has grown into a successful, modern service. We've evolved to offer convenient online scheduling and digital bill pay, handling all the necessary paperwork and filing directly with local water districts so our neighbors don't have to. Specializing in backflow preventer testing and repair, we combine years of hands-on experience with a commitment to prompt, reliable service for our mountain town.
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sun: | Closed |














