| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $50-$200 per device; Tulsa residential tests often $90-$120 |
| Time | Most tests are quick - confirm timing in your quote |
| Who's qualified | City of Tulsa-approved tester with ABPA or ASSE certification and CIB plumbing license |
What does a residential irrigation backflow test cost in Tulsa?
One Oklahoma pricing guide estimates Tulsa residential backflow tests at about $90 to $120. A single residential job ticket across Oklahoma typically runs $85 to $130. Standard irrigation double-check assemblies in the Tulsa area usually land at the low end of the $50 to $250 statewide range.
How much do commercial backflow tests cost in Tulsa?
Commercial backflow jobs in Tulsa are estimated at $180 to $300. Commercial devices like double check detector assemblies must meet City of Tulsa specifications, including a minimum 150 psi design working pressure. Larger assemblies and extra paperwork can push the price toward the top of the range.
When should Tulsa irrigation backflow testing be scheduled?
Tulsa's average first 28°F hard freeze hits on November 14, so many homeowners test before late fall winterization. The average first 32°F frost arrives November 3, and the last spring hard freeze is around March 17. Annual certified testing is filed with the water provider in most metro jurisdictions.
Who is approved to test backflow devices in Tulsa?
The City of Tulsa requires a backflow assembly to be tested by a City of Tulsa-approved Back Flow Assembly Tester before acceptance. Oklahoma has no statewide backflow tester license; each city or water district approves its own testers. Most jurisdictions require ABPA or ASSE certification plus a CIB plumbing license.
What to do next
- Ask the tester to verify they are on the City of Tulsa-approved Back Flow Assembly Tester list before booking.
- Confirm the tester holds ABPA or ASSE certification and a CIB plumbing license - Oklahoma applicants take the ABPA third-party exam.
- Request a written quote that states the per-device price, since Tulsa tests typically run $50 to $200.
- Schedule before Tulsa's average November 14 hard freeze so results can be filed with your water provider before winterization.
- Call (918) 202-2068 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a licensed, insured local backflow testers.
Tulsa Backflow is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
