Well Inspections for Flathead Valley Home Sales

A home inspector usually doesn't evaluate the well itself. If you're buying a home with a private well, a dedicated well inspection and water test tell you whether the system can supply the house — and whether the water is safe to drink. Sellers benefit too: a clean report heads off last-minute surprises. We'll connect you with a local well professional.

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What a well inspection typically covers

Well cap, casing height and condition, and setbacks from septic
Pump performance, amperage draw and cycling
Pressure tank, switch, gauge and wiring
A flow or yield test (how many gallons per minute the system delivers, and for how long)
Water sampling for a certified lab — commonly coliform bacteria and nitrates, often more
A written report for your agent, lender or buyer

Scope and price vary by company. Ask exactly what's included and how long the flow test runs.

Buyer tips for Flathead County

Pull the well log. Montana's Ground Water Information Center (GWIC) often has the original driller's log showing depth, water level and yield.
Check the water right. Ask whether a Notice of Completion was filed with Montana DNRC, and make sure ownership updates with the sale.
Shared wells are common on older subdivided land. Get the well-sharing agreement in writing.
Late-summer sales are a good time to test yield, when water levels are often lowest.

Well inspections by area

Buying or selling a home on a well?

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