💧 Well Drilling

Well Inspections — What Is Covered and When You Need One

A well inspection covers physical condition, pump performance, and water quality. FHA and VA loans require one. So does any sensible buyer of a property with a private well.

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What's Covered

  • ✓ Wellhead: cap, grout seal, drainage away from casing
  • ✓ Well log review: construction specs and original yield from WA Ecology
  • ✓ Pump + pressure system: tank pre-charge, cut-in/cut-out pressure
  • ✓ Water quality: coliform + nitrates minimum; broader panel recommended
  • ✓ Yield test available: pumping rate test to confirm adequate flow

Typical Costs in Spokane

Basic inspection (visual + pressure check)$150 – $300
Real estate inspection (with water test)$250 – $500
Comprehensive (with pumping yield test)$400 – $700
Water test only (coliform + nitrates)$50 – $150

Common Questions

What do lenders require for a well in WA?
FHA and VA loans require a potable water test (coliform + nitrates at minimum). Conventional loans vary by lender — confirm early. Schedule within your inspection contingency; lab results take 3–5 business days.
Where can I find the well report for my property?
All licensed WA wells are in the WA Department of Ecology Well Report database — searchable by address or parcel number. Your well contractor will pull it as part of any inspection.
What if the water test fails at closing?
A failed coliform test triggers remediation of the contamination pathway (often a compromised wellhead) + shock chlorination + retest. A failed nitrate test may require installing a reverse osmosis system. Sales routinely close after remediation.

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