Inspection service
Water Quality Testing
Municipal water still picks up lead and copper from old service lines and fixtures, and rural East County wells carry their own risks. We collect samples correctly and send them to an accredited lab.
Time on site
20 minutes on site, 2–5 days for results
Best for
Well properties, older homes with original plumbing, and health-conscious buyers
Scope
What's included
- Chain-of-custody sample collection
- Bacteria and nitrate screening for wells
- Lead and copper testing at the tap
- Hardness and total dissolved solids
- Accredited lab report with plain-language summary
Local reality
What we find most often in San Diego
- Lead at fixtures in pre-1986 plumbing
- Coliform in unmaintained East County wells
- Extreme hardness shortening water heater life
Questions
Water Quality Testing FAQs
Do I need water testing on city water?
It's optional. It's worth doing when the home still has original galvanized or pre-1986 plumbing, or if you have young children.
Also consider
Pair it with these inspections
Buyer's Home Inspection
The full top-to-bottom evaluation buyers rely on before closing.
Pre-Listing / Seller's Inspection
Find the deal-killers before a buyer's inspector does.
Termite / WDO Inspection
Wood-destroying organism evaluation for Southern California homes.
Sewer Scope Inspection
Camera the lateral before you inherit a five-figure repair.
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