Independent
No softener pitch. Your result is not a sales lead for treatment gear.
Leander · Cedar Park · Liberty Hill · Georgetown · Round Rock
Independent well water testing & sampling in Leander / north Austin
ClearTap Sampling books on-site residential water collection with chain-of-custody paperwork, ships samples to a NELAP / TCEQ-accredited lab, and returns the lab PDF plus a plain-English summary. We do not sell softeners or filters.
IndependentNo softener pitch
Chain-of-custodyDocumented collection
NELAP labTCEQ-accredited partner
No softener salesSampling logistics only
Why ClearTap
Sampling without the softener script
Four things we won’t blur: independence, custody paperwork, accredited lab analysis, and zero treatment sales.
Chain-of-custody
On-site collection with documented CoC — the paperwork closings and VA jobs often require.
NELAP lab
Analysis by a NELAP / TCEQ-accredited laboratory partner. You get their PDF plus our plain-English summary.
No softener sales
We handle sampling and the lab run — bottles, ice, hold times, and getting samples dropped off.
Basic Well Panel
Private well / private supply baseline. Exact analytes confirmed with our lab partner before you pay. Typical focus: bacteria and nitrate — locked after partner quote.
Founding offer: first 10 jobs get 15% off the quoted package.
Municipal Tap / Lead
First-draw protocol for city water plumbing concerns. Lead (± copper) panel details confirmed per lab. Your faucet is not the same as the city’s published report.
Founding offer: first 10 jobs get 15% off the quoted package.
Published dollar prices appear after lab and sampler costs are locked. Realtors and home inspectors: ask about chain-of-custody booking for closings — including many VA private-well deals that need a disinterested third-party collector.
How it works
How ClearTap sampling works
- Request a quote — tell us well vs city water and what you need tested.
- A trained sampler collects on site with chain-of-custody paperwork.
- Samples go to an accredited lab within required hold times.
- You receive the lab report plus a ClearTap plain-English summary.
Who it’s for
Homeowners, realtors, and VA closings
Built for residential jobs in the north Austin corridor — especially when a disinterested third party must collect and transport the sample.
Private well owners
Baseline bacteria / nitrate panels and logistics handled end to end. See the private well how-it-works guide.
VA / closing buyers
Many VA private-well purchases need a disinterested third-party collector. ClearTap books that visit with CoC. Exact panels come from your lender instructions.
Municipal lead concerns
First-draw timing at your faucet — not the city’s published average. Lead / first-draw guide.
Cities
Service area — north Austin corridor
Leander, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, and Round Rock, Texas.
LeanderWell water testing
Cedar ParkWell sampling
Liberty HillWell sampling
GeorgetownWell sampling
Round RockWell sampling
Guides: VA well water test · Private well how-it-works · Lead / first-draw · “Free” tests vs independent sampling
Compare
Which should I use?
Short version — full compare on the softener myth / compare page.
DIY kit / mail-in
Cheaper if handy and no third-party rule. No independent CoC; easy to botch first-draw/lead timing.
“Free” softener test
Usually a sales visit. Not independent. ClearTap does not sell treatment.
Lab drop-off yourself
Can work for municipal walk-ins. Still not a third-party collector for VA/closing CoC needs.
ClearTap Sampling
Independent on-site collection + CoC + NELAP/TCEQ lab PDF + plain-English summary. Leander corridor.
Pick ClearTap when: VA/third-party rules, independence from softener sales, or you need CoC.
FAQ
FAQ
Do you sell softeners or filters?
No. ClearTap is independent sampling only.
Where do you collect samples?
Homes in Leander, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, and Round Rock.
Who runs the lab tests?
An accredited lab partner (NELAP / TCEQ). We handle booking, on-site collection, chain-of-custody, and the plain-English summary. You get their lab PDF plus our write-up.
Why not just go to the lab myself?
You can — labs sell analysis. ClearTap sells the job done: right bottles, first-draw timing, ice and hold times, drop-off, and paperwork. For many loan closings (including VA well deals), a disinterested third party must collect and transport the sample — the buyer or agent usually cannot DIY it.
Are you a laboratory?
No. We arrange collection and accredited analysis. Results are informational, not a medical diagnosis or a guarantee that water is safe to drink.
Can you help with a VA well water test?
Yes. For many VA private-well purchases, a disinterested third party must collect and transport the sample. ClearTap books that visit with chain-of-custody. Exact panels come from your lender or appraiser instructions — share them on the quote form. See our VA well water test guide.
ClearTap vs DIY kit vs free softener test — which should I use?
DIY kits are often cheaper without third-party rules. Free softener tests are usually sales visits. Lab self-drop is not third-party for many closings. Pick ClearTap for VA/third-party, independence from softener sales, or CoC. Full compare.
How much does it cost?
We quote after confirming the panel with our lab partner and sampler costs. Published dollar prices appear after those costs are locked. Founding offer: first 10 jobs get 15% off the quoted package. We do not invent prices on the website.
How long until results?
Timing depends on the analytes and lab capacity. Bacteria samples have short hold times for collection and delivery. We confirm expected timing when your panel is locked — we do not publish exact turnaround days until then.
Ready to sample?
Book sampling
Founding slots: first 10 jobs in our service area get 15% off the quoted package.