Schedule yearly for backflow tests and water heaters, plus repairs as needed

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Plumbers for leaks, drains, water heaters, grease traps and backflow preventer testing. 2,310 listings in 51 states and territories.

How Often Should a Facility Use Plumbers?

Facilities usually schedule plumbers yearly for backflow tests and water heaters, plus repairs as needed. Your local code, insurer and equipment manuals can require more. We list 2,310 plumbers in 51 states and territories and territories, most in California, Arizona, Texas. Before hiring, compare the total price, what is included, and the contract terms.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Source: OpenStreetMap listings (refreshed November 6, 2026); maintenance.broker planning guide.

Illustration: Plumbers for leaks, drains, water heaters, grease traps and backflow preventer testing.

Top Questions to Ask

  1. Do you take commercial work, and do you service buildings like ours?
  2. Can you send a certificate of insurance naming us as additional insured?
  3. Are you licensed in this state, and may we have the license number?
  4. Do you have certified backflow testers, and do you file reports with the water utility?
  5. Do you offer 24-hour emergency service, and what is the call-out fee?

See all 8 questions and tips →

Good to Know

  • Label every main and zone water shutoff before you need them.
  • Your water utility usually sets the backflow test deadline; keep its notice on file.
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California254
Arizona160
Texas155
Pennsylvania134
New York113
Florida98
Washington90
New Jersey88
Michigan81
Illinois77
Colorado71
Ohio71
North Carolina65
Georgia56
Minnesota50
Wisconsin49
Massachusetts48
Virginia43
Idaho41
Iowa41
Indiana40
Oregon37
Montana36
Tennessee34
Connecticut33
Kansas33
Missouri29
Maryland28
South Carolina28
Oklahoma25
Utah20
Alabama18
Louisiana17
Wyoming17
Nevada15
New Hampshire15
Arkansas14
New Mexico13
Nebraska12
South Dakota11
Kentucky10
Maine8
Vermont7
Alaska6
Mississippi5
Hawaii3
Puerto Rico3
Delaware2
North Dakota2
Rhode Island2
West Virginia2

Questions Facility Managers Ask

How often should a facility use plumbers?

Facilities usually schedule plumbers yearly for backflow tests and water heaters, plus repairs as needed. Your local code, insurer and equipment manuals can require more. Compare the scope, total price, response times and contract terms before hiring.

What should you ask a plumber before hiring?

Start with: Do you take commercial work, and do you service buildings like ours; Can you send a certificate of insurance naming us as additional insured; Are you licensed in this state, and may we have the license number. Our full list has 8 questions, and the quote comparison tool lets you line up the answers.

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