GroundRosterPerc Test and Soil Evaluation in Sterling, MA
6 of the 11 licensed listings in Sterling hold a Massachusetts 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 Sterling listings for the full roster.
Eric G. StuartLicensed
David L. FavreauLicensed
Gary C. Menin, Sr.Licensed
Sterling Board of HealthLicensed
John R. RoseberryLicensed
John E. BoardmanLicensed
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.
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
Confirm the license number on this page is still active with Massachusetts, ask for proof of insurance, and get at least three written quotes; pricing on this work varies widely by site conditions.