What this repair is
A leaking RPZ or double-check is a common “my whole system is dead” call after someone tightened a union with a pipe wrench. We rebuild kits when the body is good. We replace the assembly when the bronze is cracked.
January 2018 and other rare freezes cracked a lot of Bedford-area backflows. If yours still weeps, it is not “just a drip.” We find, replace, and insulate.
Testing itself is a licensed backflow tester’s stamp. We repair so the tester can pass it. We will tell you if you also need the test booked.
What homeowners usually call about
- Backflow leaking at a fitting
- No water to any zone
- Failed city test
- Frozen? Rare here — usually a cracked body from a rare cold night
- Shutoff left closed after a plumber visit
- Missing insulation after a January snap
How the visit goes
- Shut and relieve No surprises when a fitting comes apart.
- Inspect checks and fittings Rebuild kit vs new body.
- Replace and support Brass is heavy. We do not hang it on PVC.
- Charge and look for weeps Then you schedule the official test if the city is due.
Backflow Preventer Repair near you
We do this work around Bedford, Texas. Start with the city closest to you: