The required panel
The parameters tested depend on the concern or lender instructions. A general request should be clarified before a sample is collected.
Water & Well-Water Testing
Water testing for homebuyers and homeowners, including FHA/VA loan requirements. We collect water samples for laboratory analysis. Share your lender’s requirements before scheduling so we can confirm the appropriate testing. Results follow the laboratory’s turnaround time.
Price: +$350 when added to a full home inspection. Contact Doug for standalone availability and scope. View pricing.
Report: Laboratory results follow the lab’s turnaround; confirm the testing panel before booking.
Florida License HI18856InterNACHI CertifiedFully Insured
IS THIS THE RIGHT SERVICE?
Service overview
- Who it is for
- Buyers and owners with a private well, a water-quality concern, or a lender request for documented test results.
- When to arrange it
- Allow time for sampling and laboratory results before the closing or documentation deadline. Send the lender's written testing requirements before booking.
- What you’ll leave with
- Receive laboratory results for the tests you select.
- Understand which findings warrant follow-up with a qualified professional.
- Plan next steps using the lab results; timing follows the lab’s turnaround.
WHAT IS REVIEWED
What we review
The sampling point
Access and sampling conditions are agreed according to the test's requirements and the home's water supply.
Laboratory information
Results describe the collected sample and selected parameters, with further evaluation recommended when appropriate.
What to know about the scope
A water sample does not inspect the mechanical condition or capacity of a well, certify every possible contaminant, or guarantee future water quality.
BEFORE THE VISIT
Before your inspection
- Identify whether the home uses public water or a private well.
- Send lender requirements and any prior water-test results.
- Explain installed treatment equipment and arrange access to the sampling location.
ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME
Water & Well-Water Testing
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED.
Do you offer water testing for FHA or VA loans?
Yes. We offer water sampling and laboratory analysis for FHA/VA loan requirements. Share your lender’s written requirements before scheduling so we can confirm the appropriate testing. Results follow the laboratory’s turnaround time.
Does water testing include the well pump?
No. Sample analysis and a mechanical well evaluation are different services. This page describes water sampling and testing.
BASED IN SARASOTA
Service areas
Serving Tampa to Punta Gorda, including Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. Share the address so access, scope, and availability can be confirmed for this service.
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Tell Doug the property address, approximate size, deadline, and the concerns you want addressed. We will confirm the scope, quote, and available appointment.
Based in Sarasota. Appointments in surrounding communities are confirmed by address.