How long does a well inspection take?

Most take one to two hours on site. Camera work adds time, but you get a copy of the video to keep.

Do you provide a written report?

Yes. Every inspection comes with a written report covering yield, pump condition, equipment and whatever the camera found — and a copy of the camera video is provided.

Is a camera inspection always necessary?

No. We recommend it when the history, sediment or yield numbers point to a casing or screen problem. If the system checks out above ground, we say so.

My water turns dirty after it rains. Should I get an inspection?

Yes — dirty water after rain almost always means surface water is entering the well through a bad cap, a failing seal or a cracked casing. The camera shows exactly where, and a well liner can often seal it off.

What is a well liner, and when would I need one?

A well liner is a smaller casing set inside the existing well to seal off cracked or deteriorated sections. When camera inspection shows casing damage, a liner is often a far cheaper fix than drilling a new well.

Well Inspections & Camera Inspections

“Not sure what’s going on with your well? We use camera inspections to get a clear look inside, helping us find and fix problems before they get worse.”
— Shane & Joey Ward, Two Guys Plumbing

A well is mostly invisible — the pump, the drop pipe and the casing all sit underground where problems hide until you're out of water. An inspection tells you the pump's condition, the well's yield and the casing's integrity before a small issue becomes a failure.

If your water gets dirty after a rain — or is dirty in general — that's a classic sign of surface water getting past the cap, the seal or a crack in the casing, and it's a good reason to get the well inspected. When something looks off, a downhole camera shows the casing, screen and water level directly instead of leaving it to guesswork.

Camera inspection is also how we find out whether a tired well can be saved. A cracked or deteriorated casing doesn't always mean drilling a new well — a well liner can often be set inside the existing casing to seal off bad sections and restore the well's integrity.

How the job goes

1
Wellhead and site review
We start above ground: cap and seal condition, casing height, drainage around the well, and distance from septic systems and other contamination sources.
2
Yield and performance testing
A timed flow test measures what the well actually delivers, and we evaluate the pump, tank and controls while the system runs under load.
3
Camera and inspection of the casing
If anything suggests casing damage or dirty water intrusion, the downhole camera goes in so we can see the casing, screen and joints directly. You get a copy of the video with your inspection.
4
Report you can use
Findings arrive in a written report covering yield, pump condition, equipment and anything the camera found — plus honest options, like a well liner, when repairs are needed.

Signs you need this service

Your water gets dirty after a rain, or is dirty in general
The well has unknown age or history
Sediment, cloudiness or a drop in yield
Suspected casing crack or surface water intrusion
It's been years since anyone looked at the system

What's included

Flow rate and drawdown/recovery testing
Pump performance and electrical evaluation
Pressure tank and control inspection
Wellhead, cap and casing integrity check
Downhole camera inspection of the casing as needed
Well liner assessment when casing damage is found
Written inspection report for your file

What affects the cost

No two wells are identical, so we quote after diagnosis — never before. These are the factors that move the price:

Whether downhole camera inspection is included
Whether a well liner evaluation is needed for casing damage
Travel distance within the 40-mile service radius
Depth of the well and time on site