Well inspection: a guide for pros
What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.
Offering well inspection
You inspect private wells, checking the components, running flow tests and arranging water samples for the lab. Clients hire you for an accurate view of the system's condition and a clear explanation of the water results.
What customers ask
- Can the well supply my household, and what flow did you measure?
- Is the water safe, and when will the lab results come back?
- How old is the pump and the pressure tank?
- Is the cap and the casing letting surface water in?
- What do I do if the water test fails?
- Are you licensed, and can I see your credentials?
How to win the job
- On the first call, ask for the well depth, the pump type, the household size and any past water problems, then say which water tests you recommend
- Inspect the wellhead, the cap, the casing and the seal at the first visit, and photograph any open path for surface water
- Run the flow test and record the flow rate and the drawdown, and show the readings in the report
- Name the lab and the tests in the proposal, with the date each result is expected and who explains it
- Separate the system condition from the water results in the report, so each can be read on its own
- Give the customer a written next-step plan for any water result that is outside the expected range
What to put on your profile
- Post a sample report with the flow test readings and the wellhead photos, with personal details removed
- List the components you inspect and the flow test equipment you use
- Show your lab relationships and the test panels you offer
- State your license or certification and your insurance details
Follow-up that helps the customer
- Offer a re-test of the water after a repair or a flood, with the results compared to the earlier sample
- Suggest a yearly check of the cap, the seal and the pressure tank, and a pump check every few years
- Offer to keep the well records on file for the owner and the next buyer
Licenses and permits
Well inspectors and well contractors are commonly licensed or certified by the state, and water sampling must follow the procedure of an accredited lab. Check with your state and local licensing agencies and your local health or environmental office for the licensing and testing rules that apply to your work.
Questions
What do I do if the water test shows bacteria?
Tell the owner in writing, recommend a retest after the next steps, and refer them to a licensed well contractor for the cause and the treatment. Do not recommend a treatment you have not confirmed is suitable for the problem.
How do I explain a low flow rate?
Explain the measured rate and the household use, and what the drawdown shows about the well. Recommend a licensed well contractor to check the pump, the pressure tank and the well itself before a decision is made.
How do requests reach me on infinibell?
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About this guide
This national guide is written and checked by infinibell. Rules and conditions differ by place, so local pros are credited on guides for the cities they serve, not on national ones.
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- Oct 29, 2026: Drafted by infinibell to our content guidelines.
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