At-home collection. Laboratory analysis.
New Well / Real Estate Baseline
An expanded metals and water-chemistry panel with bacteria testing for a new-well baseline.
$312.00
Sample kit and laboratory analysis
Order this testCollect at home. Prepaid return packaging included.
Who tests your sampleFulfilled and analyzed by SimpleLab and its Tap Score certified laboratory network.
See what this test measuresLaboratory analysis
Fulfilled by SimpleLab and its Tap Score certified laboratory network.
Prepaid sample return
Collection instructions and prepaid return packaging come with your kit.
A report you can read
See what was measured and how your results compare with drinking-water guidelines.
Test coverage
What it tests for
- Total coliform bacteria and E. coli
- Expanded metals panel (including common health-relevant metals)
- Full drinking-water chemistry and mineral profile
- Results report for the included tests
Results apply to the items listed here. One test does not check for every possible contaminant.
About this test
The New Well / Real Estate Baseline is our most comprehensive option, pairing the expanded Level 2 drinking-water panel with a bacteria screen. It is built for two situations where you want a thorough, documented snapshot of water quality: a newly drilled or newly purchased well, and a real-estate transaction where the buyer, seller, or lender needs a credible water-quality record. The Level 2 panel goes well beyond the basics, covering a wider range of metals, minerals, and chemistry, so you establish a true baseline you can compare against in future years and rely on during a sale.
Why it matters
A baseline report documents the tested contaminants and gives you a reference for future samples. For a property sale or mortgage, confirm the required analytes, laboratory qualifications, and collection procedures with your lender or local authority before ordering. This kit does not guarantee acceptance for every transaction.
Who it is for
Best for newly drilled wells, recently purchased homes on a private well, and real-estate transactions that call for a documented water-quality report. Also a smart periodic deep-dive every few years even on an established well.
From your tap to the lab
How at-home water testing works
Your kit arrives
Order the test you need. Your kit includes sample containers, collection instructions and prepaid return packaging.
Collect and return your sample
Follow the instructions for your test, then send your sample to the lab using the included return packaging.
Read your laboratory report
Review what was found in your sample, how it compares with drinking-water guidelines and the guidance included with your results.
Before you order
Questions about this test
- Why do I need a comprehensive test for a real-estate sale?
- A home sale or new mortgage on a private-well property often requires a documented water-quality report. The Level 2 baseline provides a thorough, lab-certified record covering bacteria, metals, and chemistry - the kind of documentation buyers, sellers, and lenders rely on.
- I just had a new well drilled. Is this the test to run?
- Yes. A new well has no testing history, so a comprehensive baseline is the right first test. It documents the included contaminants in your sample and provides a reference for future testing. Additional testing may be appropriate for local conditions.
- How is this different from the Annual Well Safety Check?
- The Annual Well Safety Check uses the Level 1 panel and is designed for routine yearly monitoring. The New Well / Real Estate Baseline uses the broader Level 2 panel for a deeper, one-time snapshot - the right choice when you need a thorough baseline or formal documentation.
Your next step
New Well / Real Estate Baseline
Collect your sample at home and send it to the lab.
$312.00
Order this testWater tests are fulfilled and analyzed by SimpleLab and its Tap Score certified laboratory network. DrillerDB helps you order the right test for your well; lab analysis and reporting are provided by SimpleLab.