How long does it take to get water test results?

Sample collection takes about 30 minutes. Lab results typically come back within 3-5 business days. If your closing timeline is tight, let us know and we will do our best to expedite the process.

Home Inspection Services

Water Testing

We check for chemical and bacterial evidence in your drinking water. Some loans require this test, and we can facilitate this for you.

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What to Expect

Safe drinking water is essential for your family's health. The Inspection Co provides comprehensive water testing services for homes throughout Central North Carolina. We test for a wide range of contaminants including bacteria (coliform and E. coli), lead, nitrates, nitrites, pH levels, and other chemicals that can affect water safety. Water testing is especially important for homes with private wells — common in rural areas of Caswell, Montgomery, Davidson, and Yadkin counties — where water is not treated by a municipal system. Many loan types including FHA, VA, and USDA require water testing before closing. We can facilitate this for you and ensure your results meet lender requirements. Our process is simple: we collect samples from your home's water supply, send them to a certified laboratory, and provide you with a complete report of findings. If contaminants are detected, we recommend next steps to ensure your water is safe.

What's Included

Every water testing from The Inspection Co includes:

Chemical contamination testing

Bacterial presence detection

Drinking water safety analysis

Loan requirement compliance

Laboratory analysis

Comprehensive water quality report

Where We Offer Water Testing

We provide water testing services across 22 counties in Central North Carolina.

The Triad

Guilford, Forsyth, Randolph, Davidson, Davie, Rockingham, Stokes, Yadkin counties

The Triangle

Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, Person counties

Piedmont Central

Alamance, Caswell, Montgomery counties

Charlotte Metro North

Cabarrus, Rowan, Stanly counties

Sandhills & Southern Piedmont

Moore, Richmond counties

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What Our Clients Say

“Dean and Vanessa are great people to work with. I have had Dean inspect a couple of times, and I must say I have been very satisfied with his detail-oriented process. Very easy to communicate and follow-through. They are there when you need them. I will gladly use them time and again. Highly recommended!”

Deepak K.

“The entire team has been so helpful and responsive. Their team came out to the property and was extremely thorough in their inspection, they went over all of the findings and answered any questions we had about what was found before leaving the property. I highly recommend them for your inspections!”

Courtney P.

“Dean always goes above and beyond to help my clients understand the issues raised in his report. He is thorough and detailed and so patient with their questions. Reasonably priced, too! You will not be disappointed, just go ahead and schedule with The Inspection Co, you won't regret it.”

Sharon B.

Water Testing FAQs

Common questions about our water testing service.

Some loan types (FHA, VA, USDA) require water testing for homes with private wells. Even without a loan requirement, water testing is recommended for any home with a well or older plumbing to check for bacteria, lead, nitrates, and other contaminants that can affect your health.