I have been a customer for 10+ years. Always dependable and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Back-flow testing for sprinkler system
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
virginia T.
11/2017
5.0
irrigation systems, plumbing
+ 0 more
Great, Darin makes it super easy!
Description of Work: backflow testing. We have used always testing for quite a few years now. Darin is great, very dependable, gets the job done right and takes care of everything> Wouldn't even think of using anyone else!
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
virginia T.
12/2015
5.0
irrigation systems, plumbing
+ 0 more
thorough. Darrel makes it so easy. I just call, leave a message that we need out annual backflow test, and he just shows up, completes the test, and turns in all of the required paperwork to the water district. He is prompt and very reliable. And a super nice guy too!
Description of Work: Every year we have Darrel do the backflow testing on our irrigation system.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$43
Michael L.
12/2015
5.0
irrigation systems, plumbing
+ 0 more
We hired Darin of Always Testing to conduct the (long, long overdue) inspection of our home irrigation backflow valves. He found both set of valves failed and he offered to return to certify the valves once repaired/replaced at no additional charge. He worked around the schedule of the company who replaced the valves and kept me informed on timelines, etc. I appreciate he took time to call me to tell me what was really wrong with each valve set and what I should expect on repair / replace. I felt I had the knowledge necessary to contract for the valve work as an informed consumer from the time he took to educate me. Next year, I'm calling Always Testing first and last.
Description of Work: Backflow Valve Testing
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
Jonathan L.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Backflow testing appears relatively simple, by the City requires them to be tested and certified each year. Always Testing comes every year when I call them - they are able to come by within a day or two, they test the devices, and they submit the reports to the City on my behalf. The process with Always Testing is about as easy and painless as it gets.
Description of Work: Tested all of my backflow devices at my home, and submitted the reports directly to the city on my behalf.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Shamik J.
03/2015
5.0
irrigation systems, plumbing
+ 0 more
Service could not be better! Darin got back to me within an hour of my request for a quote, and scheduled an appointment the same day for a weeks time. He came to our building earlier than the appointment time, got right at it, explained everything he was doing, seemed very enthusiastic about his work and was a pleasure to chat with. He also faxed the report to the city automatically. Our association will use him every year from now on, his service was impeccable and seamless. He has my highest recommendation, and I wish his business continued success. Thank you Darin.
Description of Work: Performed Seattle city mandated back flow testing on our sprinkler system
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Diane L.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I've used Darin for several years now and always been pleased with how easy he is to work with. I called and left a message for Darin and he returned my call within 24 hours to confirm a date when he would be out to test the backflow assembly. There was no need for me to meet him and he was able to complete the work independently of me. He mailed the results directly to the City of Sammamish and all I had to do was send him a check for $55. I wish all contractors were this easy to work with and this consistent.
Description of Work: Tested our backflow assembly and mailed results to the city
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$55
Josh S.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He came out the day I called because he was in the area, he was out within 20 minutes. He faxed results to the city that same night and he sent me the report.
Description of Work: They came out to do back flow prevention testing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
Mike D.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It went great. I called Darin based on prior reviews. I got voicemail and left a message. He called me back in minutes. We talked, He said he was out doing testing and making a loop where he could come by my house that afternoon. He came that afternoon and performed the testing. He sent the report to the city and I got a bill in the mail for $55 -- the amount he said it would be on the phone. I will call Darin next time.
Description of Work: Annual backflow testing required by the city of Bellevue
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
Desiree Z.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Very satisfied with service. Dependable, reliable, responsible. I have used Always Testing for several years now for an annual water back flow test required by the county.
Description of Work: back flow test
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Terry S.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I have used the services provided by Darren since I purchased the home in 2007. He has been prompt, professional, unobtrusive and easy to work with. One phone call and the invoice is left at my door
Description of Work: Annual backflow valve testing for lawn irrigation system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
Camille J.
10/2011
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We left two or three messages to try and make an appointment and never heard back from him. Frustrating!
Description of Work: We needed our backflow assembly checked for the City of Seattle.
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Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Shelley G.
11/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, home inspection, plumbing
+ 1 more
The guy who came out was very responsive and very pleasant to work with. He came out within a couple a days. It was very quick to schedule and get the job done. It was done very efficiently as well. I haven’t had any problems with the quality of their work.
Description of Work: Always Testing Inc did a radiant heat testing for us about a couple of months ago. It’s like a boiler heating system using hot water.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$69
Joel L.
10/2010
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Darin of Always Testing contacted me to tell me that he had done the annual inspection on my backflow assembly as required on Mercer Island, and that I needed repair to one of the units. Always Testing had an annual contract to do the inspection from the prior homeowner. I had already had the unit inspected by another company since I didn't know about the annual contract. Even though the mix-up was not his fault, he fixed the unit and charged me only for the parts. I know that this saved me a lot as I had already received the estimate for the repair from the other company. I was impressed with his professionalism and signed a contract to have him continue the annual testing for me.
Description of Work: Backflow assembly testing and repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
Diane L.
05/2010
5.0
irrigation systems, plumbing
+ 0 more
Darrin did a great job and took care of everything, including the paperwork that needed to be mailed in to demonstrate the completion of the testing.
Description of Work: I received my yearly notice from the city for required backflow testing. Darrin promptly returned my call, collected the necessary details, and we arranged a day for him to come out and do the work. Darrin was prompt, fast, and complete in the work and made the whole ordeal simple for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
FELECIA J.
05/2005
5.0
I PHONED DARIN SCHNEE AND PROMPTLY RECEIVED A RETURN CALL. HE WAS AT MY HOME WITHIN TWO HOURS TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY TESTS. HE WAS FRIENDLY AND FOCUSED. HE EXPLAINED WHY THE TEST WAS REQUIRED AND WHAT HE NEEDED TO DO.
Description of Work: THE CITY OF SEATTLE REQUIRES AN ANNUAL BACKFLOW PREVENTER TEST ON WATER HEATERS.
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