North Coast Backflow
Company Overview
Backflow Certification, Testing,
Services for Installation and Repair Since 1987
C27 & D64 Licensed and Insured #433439
Testing and Certification for Backflow: Any Type, Any Site
Backflow Prevention Services: Installation and Repair
Install New Units, Replace, or Service and Restore Existing Assemblies with New Rubber Parts
Testing and Service Certification: Since 1987 with Accurate Digital Electronic Test Tools
Providing services to North County neighborhoods such as: Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, and San Diego
American Water Works Association Certified Backflow Tester
American Backflow Prevention Association Certified Backflow Tester
Cross Connection Specialist Certified by the American Water Works Association
Certified Irrigation Contractor by the Irrigation Association
Landscape Contractor Focused on Irrigation Repair, Troubleshooting, and Management
Chris Coulter Landscape
Technical Services for Irrigation
January 1983 - Present
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Services for Backflow Prevention: Repair, Installation, Testing, and Certification
North Coast Backflow Services
June 1987 - Present
Located in Encinitas, CA 92024
Chris C. transitioned from Altadena to Solana Beach in 1976, starting his career with a landscape contractor in La Jolla.
He eventually worked his way to foreman while installing the irrigation systems for landscape installations.
In 1982, he earned an AA degree in Landscape Technology from Mira Costa College.
He received his California Landscape Contractor license in 1983 and pursued further education, achieving certifications as a Certified Backflow Tester in 1987, a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor in 1991, a Pesticide Qualified Applicator in 1992, a Certified Cross Connection Control Specialist in 1995, and a Certified Irrigation Contractor in 1996.
He regularly attends continuing education to maintain his certifications and keep informed of new developments in the industry.
Business Services
- Irrigation construction
- Irrigation design services
- Irrigation repair or maintenance
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat: | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

Chris is honest, reliable and efficient. What you see is what you get. He is definitely an expert at his trade. We have used him for several years to test and maintain our backflow. When the cost to maintain an old poor quality backflow began to outweigh a new unit, Chris was very honest to recommend replacement. We are approaching tackling an audit on our current irrigation and I will certainly put Chris at the top of our list to manage this.

I had a sprinkler/backflow issue and every contractor I called seemed to have a different solution. I finally found Chris' website, which lists his multiple credentials (beyond simply being licensed by the state), so I emailed him. He replied in detail, explaining why most of the advice I'd received was incorrect. It was clear he knew his stuff - and his recommendations also matched what the local water agency advised. I was grateful for his expertise, professionalism and experience.

Chris made multiple visits and went above and beyond to get the job done. He even took a crack at fixing a broken part, and when that didn't work he waived the fee. Just awesome!

We were watering by hand but decided to plant new bougainvilleas and other succulents and needed an updated functioning sprinkler system but the gardener was unable to turn on the backflow. It was outdated, old & broken. Luckily we found Chris from a referral and he installed a new backflow, worked diligently, like a detective, and got the the sprinkler system working properly. Chris works in North County San Diego, CA
and is a certified specialist in many areas of testing, service & repair and a member of numerous professional associations that keeps him updated. He is a proficient qualified expert that can do the job correctly and he will explain all you need to know about your system. You can't go wrong with his many years of experience and knowledge.

This guy is the real deal. He lives backflow and if you want someone that is qualified call Chris.