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Additional Tests and Services:

Additional fees will be applied if tests are not performed

at the time of inspection

Water Tests: Our lab provides a wide range of tests. 

Bacteria Scan   $80.00  Test for e-coli (animal bacteria) and Coliform bacteria (animal or vegetable bacteria).

Home Drinking Water Test Kit  $150.00  Test for e-coli and Coliform bacteria.  PH, lead, nitrate (indicator of waste), nitrite (indicator of biological waste) and radon in water.

Standard Scan   $250.00  Tests for common causes of unhealthy water and low water quality. Choose this water test if you need a basic scan for some of the more common contaminants found in water. This test covers all known banking requirements including FHA and VA mortgages.

Test includes: total coliform bacteria, fecal/e. coli, lead plus: sodium, potassium, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium, arsenic, ph, turbidity, color, odor, conductivity, total dissolved solids (tds), sediment, alkalinity, chlorine, chloride, hardness, nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, sulfate.

Comprehensive Scan    $350.00   Powerful testing for surface water and deep well sources. Tests for 61 volatile organic compounds (including MTBE), as well as, the common causes of unhealthy and low quality water. This is the best test for determining general water quality.

Test includes: total coliform bacteria, lead, nitrate, nitrite, radon, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, chloride, chlorine, color, hardness, ph, total dissolved solids, sulfate, ammonia plus: fecal/e. coli, alkalinity, odor, conductivity, sediment, turbidity, arsenic and 61 volatile organic compounds.

Comprehensive Plus Pesticides Scan    $425.00   Includes everything in the Comprehensive Scan and adds 17 pesticides to the analysis. Perfect for clients near farming areas or who suspect inappropriate use of pesticides in the surrounding neighborhood.

Test includes: total coliform, fecal/e. coli, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, alkalinity, chloride, chlorine, color, conductivity, hardness, nitrate, nitrite, odor, ph, sediment, total dissolved solids, sulfate, turbidity, arsenic, lead, ammonia, radon, 61 volatile organics compounds (including mtbe) plus the following pesticides: aldrin, a-bhc, b-bhc, d-bhc, g-bhc, chlordane, 4,4'-ddd, 4,4'-dde, 4,4'-ddt, dieldrin, endosulfan i, endosulfan sulfate, endrin, endrin aldehyde, heptachlor, heptachlor epoxide, methoxychlor, toxaphene.

Health Scan    $450.00  Checks for the most common health risks. Opt for this test to find out if your drinking water contains common health-related contaminants.

Test includes: total coliform bacteria, lead, nitrate, nitrite, radon, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, chloride, chlorine, color, hardness, ph, total dissolved solids, sulfate, ammonia plus: fecal/e. coli, alkalinity, odor, conductivity, sediment, turbidity, arsenic and 61 volatile organic compounds. Identification of microorganisms to the genus and species level.

Environmental Scan    $700.00
A very inclusive test. Consider this test if you're concerned about industrial / agricultural pollution from either a nearby industry or a landfill or dump. Unauthorized dumping anytime in the past can pollute your water.

Test includes: total coliform, fecal/e. coli bacteria, lead, nitrate, nitrite, radon, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, chloride, chlorine, color, hardness, ph, total dissolved solids, sulfate, ammonia, alkalinity, odor, conductivity, sediment, turbidity, arsenic and 61 volatile organic compounds (including mtbe) as well as a standard plate count (spc), fluoride, tannins, 3 herbicides and 19 pesticides including pcb's, the heavy metals antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, mercury, nickel, selenium, silver, thallium and zinc, as well as total petroleum hydrocarbons (tph), methylene blue active substances (mbas), hydrogen sulfide, o-phosphorus and t-phosphorus.


Radon Testing: Radon is the second leading cause of Lung

Cancer, second only to smoking. It can concentrate in the

basement of the house causing a serious health concern. EPA

guidelines are used when placing 2 charcoal canisters in the testing

location for a minimum of 48 hours. Then they are retrieved for

state approved lab testing.

$125.00 – Air

2 charcoal canister for 48 hours

$60.00 – Radon in Water

Wood Destroying Insects (Termite): A FHA approved report is provided same day following a thorough inspection for wood destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, and powder post beetles.

*Note* All of our standard inspections include this service and does not require a additional fee.

$125.00 – Same day report, if not done at the time of Inspection.

Lead Paint Testing: Found in homes built prior to 1978. Cheaper swab like tests are available and proved to be inaccurate. We only use state approved lab facilities for this testing.

$65.00 – Per Sample Taken – Lab Tested

Multiple samples are discounted.

Asbestos Testing:

$65.00 – Per Sample Taken – Lab Tested

Multiple samples are discounted.

Well Flow Test: We attempt to run water for approx. 1 hr at 4-5 gal per minute to test for adequate volume at the time of inspection.

$25.00 – Flow test.

Septic Dye Test: Dye is introduced and we attempt to flood the system to observe signs of breakout indicating system failure.

$60.00 – Dye Test, Conditions apply.

Pool and Spa Inspections: Body type, heater, filter, pumps, blower, electrical, safety. Size, type, and season dictate pricing.

$25.00 – Spa

$50.00 – Above ground pool

$75.00 – In ground pool

All prices are subject to change.