"If a home draws from a private well, no city utility is checking its safety — you are. Tom collects samples so you know exactly what's coming out of the tap."
Across the rural CSRA, many homes draw from private wells — and unlike municipal water, no utility tests them. Their safety is entirely the owner's responsibility. Tom Cely collects well water samples for laboratory analysis so buyers and homeowners on private wells know exactly what's in their water and whether it's safe to drink. (Certification/license number to be added.)
Tom collects water samples following proper protocol and submits them to an accredited laboratory for analysis of the common concerns for private wells.
Testing typically screens for bacteria (like coliform and E. coli) and other common contaminants; the exact panel can be tailored to your needs. You receive the lab report with a plain-language explanation of the results.
If anything comes back outside safe limits, Tom explains what it means and the typical next steps — from treatment systems to further testing.
With a private well, no city utility is monitoring or treating your water — testing is the only way to know it's safe. Contamination can occur with no change in taste, smell, or appearance.
On rural CSRA properties, wells can be affected by bacteria, nearby septic systems, agricultural runoff, and naturally occurring elements in the soil — none of which are visible in a glass of water.
For a family relying on well water every day, knowing it's safe is fundamental — and for a buyer, it's essential due diligence on a rural home.
Before buying any home on a private well — it's essential due diligence, and some loan types require a satisfactory water test to close.
Homeowners on wells should test periodically, especially after flooding, nearby construction, or any change in the water's taste, smell, or clarity.
If a home is near agriculture or has a septic system on the same property, testing gives you the confidence that your water is safe to drink.
From your first phone call to the report in your inbox — clear communication and no surprises at every step.
Call Tom at 706-840-4907. We'll answer your questions and book a time that fits your timeline.
Tom performs a careful, focused evaluation, documenting every finding with clear, high-resolution photos.
You receive a detailed, jargon-free report — typically within 24 hours — plus a summary of the major points.
Tom explains what was found and answers your questions, so you know exactly where you stand.
An inspection is only as good as the inspector behind it. Tom's experience and credentials make the difference.
A South Carolina licensed Residential Home Inspector who inspects per the ASHI Standards of Practice on every job.
Real-world experience built since 2014 across the CSRA — and the eye for detail that comes with it.
15+ years in residential and light commercial construction quality control informs every inspection Tom performs.
Plain-language reports with high-resolution photos and a field summary of the major points.
Unlike city water, private wells aren't monitored or treated by any utility — safety is the owner's responsibility. Contamination is often invisible, so lab testing is the only reliable way to know the water is safe.
Testing commonly screens for bacteria like coliform and E. coli plus other common contaminants; the panel can be tailored to your situation. Samples go to an accredited lab and you get a clear results report.
Some loan programs require a satisfactory water test on well homes to close. Even when it's not required, it's essential due diligence on any private-well property.
Tom explains what the results mean and the typical next steps — treatment systems, disinfection, or further testing — so you can make the water safe. (Certification/license number to be added.)
You're welcome to be. Afterward, Tom provides an informative field summary of the major points and answers any questions or concerns you have, so you understand the findings clearly.
Call or text Tom directly at 706-840-4907, or use our contact form. Tom personally handles all scheduling and is happy to answer any questions before booking.
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