Tongate Backflow Grass Valley CA

Business Overview

Tongate Backflow Grass Valley CA is a veteran-owned backflow testing and repair service based in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The business is run by one person, Nevada County native Steven Tongate, and serves both residential and commercial customers. Emergency call-outs are available when a failed backflow device threatens water safety. Steven handles inspections, testing, and repairs directly and works with local water authorities to file test results.

Key Services

• Backflow testing and certification for private homes, apartments, and commercial sites.
• Backflow repair and parts replacement, including common models found in schools, restaurants, and hospitals.
• Plumbing inspection to locate issues related to cross-connections and system pressure.
• Plumbing installation or replacement of backflow preventers and related valves.
• Plumbing repair for leaks, valves, and connections that affect backflow performance.

Areas Served

Tongate Backflow serves a wide area across Northern California and nearby Nevada communities. The primary service area includes:

• Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn, and Colfax
• San Francisco Bay-area locales worked in previously (San Francisco, Folsom, Roseville)
• Sacramento suburbs such as Rancho Cordova, Rancho Murieta, and El Macero
• Other towns: Yuba City, Woodland, Galt, Marysville, Placerville, Oroville, Winters, Ione, Jackson, Auburn Lake Trails, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach, Incline Village NV, and many more across the foothills and valley.

For a full list of covered towns and neighborhoods, callers can request confirmation during scheduling. Tongate Backflow Grass Valley CA frequently travels across county lines to meet testing deadlines and water purveyor rules.

Company History

Steven started Tongate Backflow after years of working on large facilities and city accounts. A Nevada County native, he built a small, mobile operation to provide focused backflow services closer to home. The business grew by reputation—clients liked punctual visits, clear test paperwork, and straightforward repairs. Over time Tongate Backflow added access to water authority databases to speed up reporting.

Leadership

Owner and operator Steven Tongate holds AWWA certification and has tested devices at homes, high-rises, hospitals, schools, and restaurants. He is veteran-owned, local to Nevada County, and familiar with seasonal issues like winter freeze checks and summer irrigation cross-connections. Steven works directly with water purveyors to submit accurate test results.

Specialties & Highlights

• Veteran-owned and locally operated by a Nevada County native.
• AWWA-certified testing used for municipal compliance.
• Experience with hospitals, schools, restaurants, and multi-family properties.
• Direct reporting to water authorities and database access for fast filings.

Why Locals Choose Tongate Backflow

Locals pick Tongate Backflow Grass Valley CA for honest pricing, steady availability, and personal service. Steven answers questions plainly, shows test results, and works to get systems back into compliance without surprise fees. For many property owners across the foothills and valley, that straightforward approach is what keeps them calling back.

Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily. Call or email to check pricing and schedule tests or emergency repairs.