Well · Septic · Water Quality

Protect what flows through your home.

Comprehensive testing packages for properties on private wells and septic systems in Maryland and Virginia. Save up to $226 when you bundle.

Certified Master Inspector® MDE Licensed EPA Certified WelGard® 3-Month Warranty Included
Maryland Full Package
Enhanced Well · Septic · Water Quality — all bundles and add-ons available
Virginia Limited Services
Enhanced Well + Water Quality only — septic services not available in VA

Build your own — or save by bundling.

Each service is available individually. Bundle two or more services for substantial savings.

Enhanced Well Inspection
$350
Standard Septic Tank Evaluation
$575
Camera Septic Inspection — fiber-optic line inspection
$775
FHA/VA/USDA Water Quality Panel — 7 analytes
$350
Deluxe Comprehensive Water Panel — 13 analytes
$495

Three ways to save.

Every package includes our complimentary WelGard® three-month warranty, a full written report, and on-site interpretation of findings.

Essential Bundle
The Essentials
Lender-compliant testing for properties with straightforward systems.
$1,275 standalone
$ 1,099
Save $176
What's Included
  • Enhanced Well Inspection Pump, flow, equipment & history analysis WelGard® 3-Month Warranty Included
  • Standard Septic Evaluation Tank, baffles, flow test, distribution box
  • FHA/VA/USDA Water Panel 7 analytes — meets lender requirements
Schedule Essentials
Deluxe Bundle
The Deluxe
Our most thorough package — for older homes, rural properties, and complete peace of mind.
$1,620 standalone
$ 1,395
Save $225
What's Included
  • Enhanced Well Inspection Pump, flow, equipment & history analysis WelGard® 3-Month Warranty Included
  • Camera Septic Inspection Fiber-optic inspection of lines & D-box
  • Deluxe Water Panel 13 analytes — adds arsenic, cadmium, fluoride & more
Schedule Deluxe
Exclusive to DS Home Inspection Services

Every Enhanced Well Inspection includes a FREE 3-month WelGard® Protection warranty.

You won't find this with most inspectors. We are one of the few home inspection companies to include WelGard® Protection coverage with every well inspection — at no additional cost. Backed by Well Guardian's network of vetted service professionals.

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Know exactly what we test.

All samples are professionally collected with full chain of custody and analyzed at a state-certified laboratory.

FHA/VA/USDA Panel
7 ANALYTES
  • Total Coliform
  • E. coli
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrite
  • Lead
  • Iron
  • Turbidity
Deluxe Panel
13 ANALYTES
  • Total Coliform
  • E. coli
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrite
  • Lead
  • Iron
  • Turbidity
  • + Hardness
  • + Copper
  • + Chlorides
  • + Arsenic
  • + Fluoride
  • + Cadmium

Need just one upgrade?

Add a single upgrade to the Essentials Bundle without committing to a higher tier.

Upgrade
Camera Septic Inspection
+$200 added to Essentials
Upgrade
Deluxe Water Panel
+$145 added to Essentials

Enhance any package with additional services.

Pair these complementary services with any of our bundles for a more complete picture of your home's health and safety.

Add-On
Radon Testing
Maryland is a high-risk radon zone. Our 48-hour continuous monitor test measures radon levels in the lowest livable area of your home — the EPA's recommended protocol for real estate transactions.
+$200 added to any package
Add-On
Repair Estimate Report
Receive contractor-sourced repair cost estimates for items identified in your inspection report. Negotiate confidently with the seller and budget accurately for needed repairs — no guesswork.
+$125 added to any package
Add-On
Foundation Elevation Inspection
A precise survey of the foundation's level using professional measurement tools. Detects settlement, heaving, and structural movement that standard inspections may miss.
+$375 added to any package

Identify what's in the air.

Four tiers of mold service — from simple sampling to comprehensive whole-home inspection. All include lab analysis from an accredited laboratory.

Why Mold Testing Pairs with Well Inspections

Due to the moist nature of well equipment, microbial growth can sometimes be present on or around well system components, pressure tanks, and basement plumbing connections. Adding a mold service to your well or septic package is a smart, proactive step toward a complete picture of your home's health.

Tier 1 · Sampling
Mold Samples Testing
With This Package $249
Standalone $299
Includes
  • 1 indoor air sample
  • 1 outdoor (control) sample
  • 1 surface sample
  • Brief visual assessment of targeted area
  • Report of findings + lab results
Tier 3 · Crawlspace
Crawlspace Mold Inspection
With This Package $499
Standalone $549
Includes
  • Targeted crawlspace inspection (up to 750 sf)
  • Thermal imaging + moisture meter to locate moisture source
  • 1 indoor air sample
  • 1 outdoor (control) sample
  • Up to 4 surface samples
  • Written report with remediation guidance
  • Mold abatement protocol included if necessary
Mold Safe Warranty Included
Tier 4 · Whole-Home
Complete Mold Inspection
With This Package $649
Standalone $699
Includes
  • All finished areas (up to 3,000 sf)
  • Thermal imaging + moisture meter to locate moisture source
  • Up to 3 indoor samples (one per floor)
  • 1 outdoor (control) sample
  • 1 surface sample
  • Written report with remediation guidance
  • Mold abatement protocol included if necessary
Mold Safe Warranty Included

Additional samples available for $45 each. Lab turnaround: 2–3 business days. Crawlspace accessibility confirmation required before booking the Crawlspace tier.

You're not just buying
an inspection — you're buying peace of mind.

Schedule your well, septic, and water quality testing today. Full package available in Maryland · Enhanced Well + Water Quality available in Virginia.

DS Home Inspection Services, LLC — Certified Master Inspector® · MDE Licensed · EPA Certified · Proudly serving Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. Full well, septic & water quality package available in Maryland. Enhanced Well + Water Quality testing available in Virginia. All inspections include a detailed written report with photographs and findings.

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