How Much Do Well Inspections Cost in 2025?

This article was updated using automation technology and thoroughly reviewed for accuracy by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

Most well inspections run from $300 to $600, with the average homeowners paying $450. Depending on your well’s type, depth, and any add‑on tests or travel fees, you could pay as little as $150 or as much as $900. Regular checks help keep your water safe and prevent costly repairs down the road. Hiring a professional well inspector ensures a thorough assessment of your system to catch minor issues before they turn into major, and potentially harmful problems.

Well Inspection Cost Factors

Several key factors should be considered when determining the cost of a well inspection, including the service level, add-ons, and your specific location. 

Water Testing

During well inspections, your pro will take a sample of your water and send it to a state-certified lab for testing. Water testing can range from $100 to $350, depending on the number and type of tests performed. Common items they’ll test for include:

• Total Coliform

• Fecal Coliform

• Exceeding low or high pH levels

• Nitrate

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

• Lead

• Arsenic

• Mercury

• Radium

• Atrazine

• Pesticides

Add-Ons

Most homeowners who have a well also have a septic system, and the cost to inspect your septic tank is $150 to $400. You can save money on your well inspection by combining it with your septic inspection, which costs an average of $400 to $650 for both.

Ask your home inspector whether they can include a well review and basic water testing during the same visit; bundling these services often reduces the overall bill.

Location

Where you live also affects the final price of a well inspection. Your pro might charge you $1 to $2 per mile for travel fees if you live in a rural or hard-to-access area.

DIY vs. Hiring a Well Inspector

If you’re buying or selling a home, hire a licensed, insured inspector to handle the well check. They know how wells operate, how parts are supposed to look, and if they notice something that might pose a problem in the future.

Although a professional delivers the most accurate results, at-home water-testing kits cost between $10 and $400. However, it’s always advisable to follow up on DIY water testing kits with professional testing and observation.

Schedule your professional well inspection with a local well pro today.

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