Know What's in Your Water
Water quality is easy to take for granted — until you learn what's actually in it. Bacteria, nitrates, minerals, and other contaminants can be present without any visible sign, and the only way to know for certain is laboratory testing. For homes on private wells, which are common across Central Florida, there's no municipal oversight at all.
Closer Look Inspections collects water samples and submits them for professional laboratory analysis, then delivers the results so you understand your water's safety. Whether you're buying a well-water home or checking the water your family already drinks, testing gives you a clear answer.
It matters most for well-water buyers. A private well is the homeowner's sole responsibility — no utility tests or treats it for you. Testing before you buy, and periodically after, is how you protect your household.
What Water Quality Testing Covers
Professional sample collection and laboratory analysis of your water for the contaminants that matter to health and safety.
Bacteria & Pathogens
Testing screens for bacterial contamination such as coliform and E. coli — the contaminants of most immediate concern for drinking water safety, and a primary reason well water is tested.
Chemical & Mineral Content
Laboratory analysis can evaluate nitrates, minerals, hardness, pH, and other chemical characteristics that affect both health and how your water behaves in the home.
Well-Water Priorities
Private wells have no municipal treatment or monitoring. We focus testing on the contaminants most relevant to well water, so buyers and owners of well-served homes have a clear safety picture.
Lab-Analyzed Results
Samples are analyzed by a laboratory and the results documented for you. Because lab processing takes time, water testing results are delivered after processing rather than same-day.
Testing Coverage
- Bacteria
- Coliform bacteria screening
- E. coli screening
- Chemical & mineral
- Nitrates & nitrites
- Hardness & minerals
- pH & general chemistry
- Sampling
- Professional sample collection
- Chain-of-custody handling
- Well & municipal water
- Results
- Laboratory analysis
- Documented results
- Guidance on findings
Three Reasons to Test Your Water
Water contaminants are invisible — testing is the only way to know your water is safe.
You Can't See Contamination
Most contaminants leave no taste, smell, or color. Bacteria and nitrates can be present in clear, normal-looking water. Laboratory testing is the only reliable way to know what's really there.
Protect Your Family's Health
The water your household drinks, cooks with, and bathes in directly affects health. Testing gives you the information to address any contamination before it affects the people you care about.
Wells Have No Oversight
A private well is entirely the owner's responsibility — no utility monitors or treats it. For the many Central Florida homes on wells, testing is essential, not optional.
Why Central Florida Homeowners Trust Closer Look
Reliable water testing depends on proper sampling and professional lab analysis. Here's what sets Closer Look apart:
- Certified Master InspectorKeith Wilson holds the Certified Master Inspector designation — the highest credential in the home inspection industry, requiring thousands of completed inspections, continuing education, and a verified track record. Most inspectors never reach this level.
- Licensed Florida Mold AssessorFlorida's humidity makes mold a real risk. Keith is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor, so any suspected moisture or mold issue found during your service can be properly evaluated without bringing in a separate vendor.
- FAA-Licensed Drone Roof Inspection — IncludedSteep, multi-story, or tile roofs that can't be safely walked still get full aerial documentation as part of every full inspection. No additional charge, no skipped roof areas, no guesswork.
- Insurance Reports Included at No ChargeWind mitigation and 4-point insurance reports are included with every full home inspection — saving you the $150 to $300 other inspectors charge for these reports separately.
- Same-Day Digital ReportsYour full Scribeware report is delivered the same day via email, with color-coded priority labels and a built-in repair request builder you can send directly to the other party's agent.
- Live Answered Calls 24/7Real estate moves fast and questions don't wait. Carol Wilson and the Closer Look team answer calls live, around the clock. Scheduling typically happens within 48 hours.
The Inspection Process
From first call to delivered report, here's exactly what to expect when you book with Closer Look.
Schedule
Call 407-319-4608 or book online. Live answered 24/7. Scheduling typically within 48 hours to fit your timeline.
Sample Collection
Your inspector collects water samples following proper procedures and submits them to a laboratory for analysis.
Walkthrough
You're welcome on-site. Your inspector walks you through key findings, answers questions, and shows you what matters most.
Same-Day Report
Your full digital report — with photos, color-coded priorities, and repair request builder — is delivered the same day via Scribeware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything Central Florida property owners want to know before scheduling.
Should I test the water if I'm buying a well-water home?
Yes — strongly recommended. A private well has no municipal treatment or monitoring, so its safety is entirely unknown until tested. Testing before you buy tells you whether the water is safe and whether treatment is needed.
What does water testing check for?
Testing commonly screens for bacteria like coliform and E. coli, plus chemical and mineral characteristics such as nitrates, hardness, and pH. We can focus the testing on the contaminants most relevant to your situation.
How long do results take?
Because samples are analyzed by a laboratory, water testing results are delivered after lab processing rather than same-day. We'll let you know the expected turnaround when you schedule.
Do I need to test municipal (city) water too?
Municipal water is treated and monitored by the utility, so testing is less commonly required — but some owners still test for peace of mind or to check in-home water quality. Well water is where testing is essential.
What happens if the water fails a test?
You'll have clear, documented results showing what was found. That information lets you pursue treatment options or factor it into your purchase decision. Knowing is what allows you to act.
Do you serve my city in Central Florida?
Yes — we serve the entire greater Orlando metro, including Orlando, Winter Garden, Horizon West, Lake Nona, Windermere, Clermont, Winter Park, Saint Cloud, Ocoee, Davenport, and all communities across Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, Seminole, Volusia, and Sumter counties.
Ready to Test Your Water Quality?
Scheduling within 48 hours • Same-day digital reports • Live answered calls 24/7