GroundRosterPerc Test and Soil Evaluation: Licensed Site Evaluators Based in Ayer, MA
6 of the 11 licensed listings based in Ayer hold a license class that covers this work: they are licensed to run percolation tests and evaluate soils to determine what kind of septic system a site can support. Not every well and septic professional is; see all Ayer listings for the full roster.
"Based in" is the city on the business's license record. That can be a mailing address; it doesn't tell you where the business works.
Goldsmith, Prest & Ringwall, Inc.Licensed
Bridgette BraleyLicensed
James GarreffiLicensed
Nashoba Associated Boards of HealthLicensed
Nashoba Assoc. Boards of HealthLicensed
Samuel FontaineLicensed
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What does perc test and soil evaluation cost?
A percolation test typically costs $250 to $1,000, and a full soil profile evaluation for a new system runs $500 to $1,500. The number of test pits and travel to the site drive most of the difference. On raw land this is the test that decides whether the lot is buildable, so it comes before anything else.
Those are national ranges. The Perc Test and Soil Evaluation cost guide explains what moves the price, and local quotes set the real number.
What is a perc test and when do I need one?
A percolation test measures how quickly water drains through your soil, which determines whether a site can support a septic system and what type it has to be. You need one before building on an unsewered lot, before a new or replacement system is designed, and often before a lender will close on vacant land.
Before you hire
Before you sign anything: confirm the license on this page is still active with the agency that issued it, ask for proof of insurance, and get at least three written quotes; pricing on this work varies widely by site conditions.
Do I need a permit for well or septic work in Massachusetts?
Related guides: How to Prepare for a Perc Test · Septic vs. Sewer: Costs, Pros, Cons, and How to Choose
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