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Title 5 septic inspectors in Boston, MA

Quick answer: Selling a home with a septic system in Boston? Title 5 generally requires an inspection by a MassDEP-approved System Inspector within 2 years before the sale (3 years if the system was pumped every year), and the report goes to the Boston Board of Health. Title 5 Roster lists 4 approved inspectors with a Boston address and 1 more listing elsewhere in Suffolk County. Published 2026 estimates put the inspection alone at $300–$900; pumping is often extra.

4 MassDEP-approved System Inspectors list a Boston address on NEIWPCC's 10/2/2026 list. Inspectors often work across a region, so the Suffolk County inspectors below may also cover Boston. Ask each one about availability and price.

Selling a home with a septic system in Boston? Title 5 generally requires an inspection within 2 years before the sale (3 years if the system was pumped every year), and the report goes to the Boston Board of Health (Mass.gov). Local bylaws can add rules, so check with the Boston Board of Health.

Which Title 5 inspectors are based in Boston, MA? (4)

4 MassDEP-approved System Inspectors list a Boston address on NEIWPCC's 10/2/2026 list.

✔ MassDEP-approved System Inspector

Adam Hill

Boston, MA
1 approved inspector
  • Adam Hill (SI #15206, approval expires 2029-07-01)
No phone or email is published on the source list. Source: NEIWPCC SI list, retrieved 2026-10-12 · Claim, correct or remove
✔ MassDEP-approved System Inspector

Ethan Mascoop

Boston, MA (listed as West Roxbury)
1 approved inspector
  • Ethan Mascoop (SI #148, approval expires 2028-06-30)
No phone or email is published on the source list. Source: NEIWPCC SI list, retrieved 2026-10-12 · Claim, correct or remove
✔ MassDEP-approved System Inspector

Patrick Rutledge

Boston, MA
1 approved inspector
  • Patrick Rutledge (SI #14198, approval expires 2027-06-30)
No phone or email is published on the source list. Source: NEIWPCC SI list, retrieved 2026-10-12 · Claim, correct or remove
✔ MassDEP-approved System Inspector

Paul Kenny

Boston, MA
1 approved inspector
  • Paul Kenny (SI #4865, approval expires 2028-06-30)
No phone or email is published on the source list. Source: NEIWPCC SI list, retrieved 2026-10-12 · Claim, correct or remove

Which other Suffolk County Title 5 inspectors may cover Boston? (1)

1 more listing is elsewhere in Suffolk County. Inspectors often work across a region, so ask each one about availability and price.

✔ MassDEP-approved System Inspector

Pierce Louis

Based in Chelsea
Chelsea, MA
1 approved inspector
  • Pierce Louis (SI #15001, approval expires 2028-02-01)
No phone or email is published on the source list. Source: NEIWPCC SI list, retrieved 2026-10-12 · Claim, correct or remove

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Data last verified 2026-10-12 against NEIWPCC's list of MassDEP-approved System Inspectors (current 10/2/2026).

Next step

Ready to book a Title 5 inspection in Boston?

  1. Call two or three of the approved inspectors above and ask about availability and price.
  2. Check the inspector's approval on NEIWPCC's list of MassDEP-approved System Inspectors.
  3. Read the seller's guide or buyer's guide so you know what the report covers and talk to the Boston Board of Health about local rules.
  4. Or send one request to up to 3 approved inspectors near you with our free quote form.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Title 5 inspection to sell a house in Boston, MA?

Title 5 generally requires an inspection within 2 years before the sale (3 years if the system was pumped every year), and the report goes to the Boston Board of Health (Mass.gov). Local bylaws can add rules, so check with the Boston Board of Health.

How many approved Title 5 inspectors are in Boston?

4 MassDEP-approved System Inspectors list a Boston address on NEIWPCC's 10/2/2026 list. 1 more listing is elsewhere in Suffolk County. Inspectors often work across a region, so ask each one about availability and price.

How much does a Title 5 inspection cost in Boston?

We don't have town-specific price data. Published 2026 estimates put the inspection alone at $300–$900, and pumping is often extra. MassDEP doesn't regulate fees, so get written prices from two or three approved inspectors. See sources and what changes the price.

How do I check that a Title 5 inspector is approved?

Listings here come from NEIWPCC's list of MassDEP-approved System Inspectors, and each listing links its source. Check the inspector's name on that list before you hire.

Which other Suffolk County towns have Title 5 inspector pages?

Chelsea

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