Backflow Inspections

If you have any questions please contact us at 214-257-8155 or at Sales@DallasCurbAppeal.Com

What is a BackFlow Device?

(Wikipedia Definition & Diagram)

This is a device that should have been installed with your irrigation system that, when functioning properly, prevents non-potable or “waste” water from mixing with your potable or “clean” water supply that enters your home.

Backflow Prevention Devices

• Double check valve (DCVA)
• Pressure vacuum breaker assembly (PVB)
• Reduced pressure zone device (RPZ)

In some cities both Residential and Commercial properties have to be inspected every 1-3 years. We expect that in the near future all properties will require backflow device testing on a yearly basis.

American BackFlow Prevention Association

Water Audits

In an effort to conserve water and improve public safety the State of Texas along with your Local Municipalities have implemented changes to their irrigation ordinances for both commercial and residential properties. Consult your local department of building inspections for details on the rules and restrictions governing your area.

Drip Irrigation

Water Is Our Most Valuable Resource. Unfortunately irrigation and drainage is often overlooked when installing your landscaping. On average, landscape water usage accounts for over 30% of your total usage. The Right Design and Equipment can Conserve Water and Save you Money. Call today and find out how we can help you save Up To 50% on your next water bill.

One of the easiest ways to conserve water and make your plants look their best is to add drip irrigation. Some of the reasons people shy away from drip is because they think that a soaker hose is the equivalent or that drip needs to be on top, or inside the mulch, making it difficult to hide. Those theories are both wrong. A soaker hose is not a substitute for a drip system nor is it efficient in it’s water delivery system.

We install drip line at 6″ in the ground. You want your water delivered at this height to encourage roots to grow deep into the sub surface. The emitters (holes) in the drip line are spaced according to the application, in 12″ -18″ increments. A soaker hose secretes water throughout it’s entire length making it’s water distribution uneven.

A correctly installed system requires the use of a filter and clean outs to insure that it does not get clogged, and that the water is not compromised by large particles. Drip systems have been used for years and are replacing traditional irrigation systems in the agriculture, greenhouses and nurseries sectors. Drip irrigation is not a system for the future, it’s for the here and now and will help to ensure that our children and their children will have the water that they need.

New legislature concerning irrigation is in effect 1/1/ 09. Some of the new standards include the mandatory use of evapotransporational controllers (smart Controllers), drip zones for sections of grass narrower then 4 feet and individual drip zones for flowers and foundations, to name a few.

Don’t trust your installation to just anyone. In Texas all irrigation repairs and installations are to be done by a Licensed professional. This is to protect the consumer from individuals who are not up to date on code compliance, water conservation methods and proper installation techniques.

I know a good deal can be hard to pass up but with fines staring at $500 in most cities, in the end that “Great Deal” can cost hundreds more when you factor in fines, water waste and repairs. Have your system installed by a licensed and reputable company.

Drainage

If you’re like most people, you’ve seen the unsightly puddles around the yard and never gave it too much thought. You say to yourself, “I’ll deal with later”, or “it doesn’t rain that much here”. Then the ground dries, the soil cracks and you start to notice the cracks in the wall from the foundation moving.

Drainage correction is an inexpensive way to make sure that a small fix today doesn’t stop a major headache in the future.

Most drainage issues present themselves in water logged flower beds, bogged low spots in the lawn, water damage to garages, and downspouts that erode soil away from the house.

Each problem has a different remedy. We can use one or a combination of applications to pull the water away from your homes foundation and save you from unnecessary repairs in the future.

The most expensive option to rectify your drainage issues would be to re-grade the ground to correct the slope. This is also the most intrusive remedy, often leaving many visual signs of the past problem.

Better drainage remedies include:

• Channel drains for driveways
• Catch basins for easy debris collection
• Pop Up emitters drain water out to other areas in the yard
• French drains to handle sub surface water and downspout drains for surface water.

Caps also come in a variety of colors and metal finishes that can be used in almost all applications.
Don’t let this be your home. Call Dallas Curb Appeal today and be on your way to ridding your home from muddy feet and paws, foundation issues and dead plants and grass, due to unsightly standing water.

Water Features

We install several different types of Water Features. We can help you understand your options and choose the feature that best fits your lifestyle.

Ponds, Streams, and Waterfalls can be as simple or as complex as you want them to be. Below are the different installation types. But it doesn’t end there. Dallas Curb Appeal can incorporate your existing landscape to enhance the experience. Call today and find out how we can help you get the serenity you’ve always wanted.

Below you will find a link to download the pond owners handbook. See for yourself just how easy owning your own little peace of tranquility can be.

Pondless Waterfall

Love waterfalls but don’t want a Pond? Pondless waterfalls are just the thing. All the sound and comfort of rushing water without a body of water.

We can build you a natural looking waterfall that crashes down onto rocks and disappears. And It doesn’t end there. We can incorporate your existing hardscape into the water features, you can also add a 10′-30′ stream that winds through the landscape. With tons of design possibilities it’s definitely worth taking a look at.

AquaBasins

These can range in size and complexity. This system consist of a reservoir to hold and circulate water, a pump, a vessel and plumbing fittings.

The most commonly used vessels are pottery. They come in many colors, textures, heights, and shapes. Pricing for these water features are dependant primarily on the types of vessels used. Click here for more information.

Eco System Ponds

We use a balance Ecosystem, developed by Aquascapes that is designed to balance out your pond the natural way. No exposed pipes, no viable liner, no huge filtration equipment. It’s as simple as Fish, plants, and gravel.

The most popular Pond Sizes are:

• Small

1. 1. 4′x6′ (Pondless Only)
   2. 6′x8′
   3. 8′x11 (Best Seller)

• Medium

1. 4′x6′ (Pondless Only)
2. 8′x11
3. 11′x11
4. 11′x16′ (Best Seller)

• Large

1. 11′x16
2. 16′x21(Best Seller)
3. 21′x26′

Irrigation

Water Is Our Most Valuable Resource. Unfortunately irrigation and drainage is often overlooked when installing your landscaping. On average, landscape water usage accounts for over 30% of your total usage.

The Right Design and Equipment can Conserve Water and Save you Money. Call today and find out how we can help you save Up To 50% on your next water bill.

Conserving water can be as Simple as:

• Upgrading to a Smart Controller
• Adding a Rain/Freeze Sensor
• Using Water Saving Nozzles
• Adding Drip Irrigation

New legislature concerning irrigation goes into effect 1/1/ 09. The new standards include the mandatory use of evapotransporational controllers (smart Controllers), drip zones for sections of grass narrower then 4 feet and individual drip zones for flowers and foundations, to name a few.

Don’t trust your installation to just anyone. In Texas all irrigation repairs and installations are to be done by a Licensed professional. This is to protect the consumer from individuals who are not up to date on code compliance, water conservation methods and proper installation techniques.

I know a good deal can be hard to pass up but with fines staring at $500 in most cities, in the end that “Great Deal” can cost hundreds more when you factor in fines, water waste and repairs. Have your system installed by a licensed and reputable company.