A practical due-diligence guide for buying a house with a private well: records, testing, inspection, yield, depth and seller questions.
Learn what a private well inspection should check, what records can reveal, and why water testing and flow testing are separate steps.
Private well water testing guide covering routine testing, property-purchase due diligence, source records and when to use a certified laboratory.
Understand the major drivers of water well drilling cost, including depth, casing, geology, pump equipment, mobilization and local contractor pricing.
Common private well pump problems, what to check before calling for service, and how well records can help a contractor understand the property.
Use public well records, seller documents, well tags, maps and visible property clues to locate a private water well.