How much will installation of an approved backflow prevention device cost?
DEP is unable to provide specific costs for each approved backflow device, but has developed the following price estimates based on average industry prices for parts and labor: • For very small buildings (1 story) installation should cost between $3,000 and $5,000. • For small buildings (2 story) installation should cost between $3,750 and $5,500. • For small to mid-size buildings (car washes, laundromats, small manufacturers) installation should cost between $5,000 and $7,000. • For mid-size buildings (office complexes, large manufacturers or department stores) installation should cost between $7,500 and $13,000. • For large buildings (High rises, hospitals) installation should cost between $14,000 and $34,000.
