If you are representing a buyer or seller on a home with a private well, community well, or water sources other than the city water, it is important to know the following: 

• Different types of home loans can require different types of water testing and well testing. Some may or may not require a well inspection. (VA loans may have different requirements). 

• There may be different requirements for water testing for potability. Even if not required, we recommend having the water tested for safety. Bacteria, Arsenic, and Nitrates are the most common water tests requested. 

• We offer free mineral testing during our well inspections.

• Water samples can take 7-10 business days (sometimes longer) to receive back from the lab. This should be scheduled in advance. Expedited samples may be available at additional cost and can be received back from the lab between 3-5 business days. 

• If a water sample comes back as failing from the lab, the source will need to be addressed, and a new sample will be sent to the lab. This could take a couple more weeks, depending on the problem. 

• A proper well inspection should always be conducted by an experienced and licensed water well company. A home inspection does not include an inspection of the property's well.

• Ensure you use a licensed pump company for well inspections to ensure the correct information and recommendations on the pumping system are listed. This protects the buyer, the seller, and the agent.

• If the buyer wants a well inspection, we will need permission from the seller to be on-site to inspect the well system.

• Our well inspection includes a flow test of the well pump. This is a test of what the well pump is producing at the time of the well inspection. (This is not a Well Production test; this can be added on if requested when scheduling). 

• Well Inspections should be thorough and complete, similar to a home inspection but for the water system and filtration system. Our inspections take between 1.5-3 hours depending on the type of system that we are inspecting, and the add-ons that are requested. We inspect all equipment that we have access to and record the data and quality of the system as a whole. We look for safety concerns, making sure all electrical is up to the NEC standards. We take pictures and record all data received during the inspection in a 7–10-page PDF report that is included and lists any seen recommendations. If repairs are needed, we can offer an estimate if requested.

• We offer fast scheduling and Rushed Well Inspections with a 24-hour report turnaround as needed for those that have limited time.