Most home buyers invest in a professional property inspector during the escrow process, which is a smart start as you need to know the condition of a home before buying it. However, if the property has its own water supply, then you need to have a separate well inspection done as well. This extra step will tell you everything you need to know about one of the most important systems of the home.

Home Buyer’s Guide to a Well Inspection

What It Is

Your inspector will conduct a visual inspection of all the well parts, such as the pump, plumbing,  to ensure they are installed correctly and in working order. This tells you whether any parts need to be replaced. They will conduct a flow test to determine your water pressure and the expected volume of water that the well can provide.

If prearranged,they will test the water itself for harmful contaminants such as bacteria, nitrate or arsenic. Once finished, your inspector will put together a full report showing the layout of the well system and outlining its condition. This tells you what you can expect to get out of the well, whether there’s any work that needs to be done on it, and whether it meets local regulations.

Why It Matters

While a normal property inspector can tell you a lot of valuable information about the home, they do not specialize in well systems and do not conduct the same in-depth testing that a residential water well contractor does. The water well is a major home system, and replacing it can cost many thousands of dollars, especially if you need to drill a new well altogether. This report ensures you won’t have any unpleasant surprises later such as lost equity, may give you a helpful tool in sale negotiations, and gives you the peace of mind that your family is consuming safe water.

Dalmik Well Drilling is the trusted team of water well experts serving Wyndham County, CT, and all towns east of the Connecticut River. With over 30 years in business as fully licensed, bonded and insured well contractors, you can trust their experts to take care of you. They’ll give you a full report on the condition of a property’s well; then, they will maintain it and perform new drilling or well deepening as needed. Contact them online or at (800) 922-6220 to request a free estimate for a well inspection.