Septic & well inspectors
JW Inspection Service
JW Inspection Services of Michigan inspects homes and commercial buildings across lower Michigan, with well and septic inspections among its add-on services alongside sewer scope, radon, chimney, termite and pest, and air quality and mold inspections. It also offers PFAS well water testing.
Inspections are booked by region, western Michigan or eastern Michigan. A standard inspection takes roughly 1.5 to 3 hours depending on size, age and condition, findings are walked through in real time, and a mobile-friendly report with photos and summaries is delivered the same day. The inspection evaluates roof, exterior, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and interior systems and flags safety and maintenance priorities; inspectors do not open walls, move heavy items or quote repairs. Owners are asked to have utilities on and the attic, crawlspace, electrical panel, furnace and water heater accessible.
Pricing is published by finished square footage: $450 for homes up to 2,000 square feet, rising through $490, $540, $565, $610, $665, $715, $745, $770 and $820 to $865 for 6,501 to 7,000 square feet. Two-family homes under 2,000 square feet are $550, three-family $625 and four-family $650, with apartment complexes of eight or more units at $100 per unit. Radon testing is $225 with an inspection or $300 without, chimney scans start at $225, and a pay-at-close option costs an extra $100. Commercial inspections and well and septic services are quoted by phone.
The company has been inspecting since 2001, is now in its 25th year, reports more than 45,000 homes and commercial buildings inspected and nearly 4,500 inspections a year. It serves lower west, central and eastern Michigan, including Grand Rapids, Holland, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Spring Lake, Zeeland, Saugatuck, Big Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing and into Detroit, from 616.889.0043 in the west and 810.813.6566 in the east, with a mailing address at 6701 Grand Haven Rd. #301, Norton Shores, MI 49456. Note that well and septic services are not available in all areas, so confirm coverage for the property before booking.
Best for
Buyers, sellers, and agents on rural Michigan property who want a well and septic evaluation alongside a full inspection in west, central, or eastern Michigan. Well and septic work is not offered in every area, so call first.
What they do
- Well and septic inspections
- PFAS well water testing
- Home inspections
- Commercial building inspections
- Multi-unit and apartment complex inspections
- Sewer line video inspections
- Radon testing
- Chimney inspections and cleaning
- Termite and pest inspections
- Air quality and mold inspections
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| How they charge | Home inspections from $450 for homes under 2,000 square feet up to $865; radon $225 with an inspection; well and septic quoted by phone. |
What stands out
- Inspecting since 2001, with more than 45,000 homes and commercial buildings inspected.
- Completes nearly 4,500 inspections a year and is in its 25th year of operation.
- Home inspections are priced by finished square footage, from $450 for homes up to 2,000 square feet to $865 for 6,501 to 7,000 square feet.
- Apartment complexes of eight or more units are priced at $100 per unit.
- Covers west and east Michigan from two booking lines, 616.889.0043 and 810.813.6566.
Common questions
- When do I get the inspection report?
- The same day. The company delivers a mobile-friendly report link with photos and summaries, and it walks the buyer through findings in real time during the inspection.
- How long does an inspection take?
- Most homes take 1.5 to 3 hours depending on size, age and condition, and larger homes take longer.
- What does the inspection cover?
- The major systems: roof, exterior, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and interior, with safety and maintenance priorities flagged. Inspectors do not open walls, move heavy items or quote repairs.
- How much does an inspection cost?
- Pricing is based on the finished square footage of all levels, starting at $450 for homes up to 2,000 square feet and rising to $865 for 6,501 to 7,000 square feet, with add-ons for radon, sewer scope, chimney and well and septic. Well and septic work is quoted by phone and is not available in all areas.