Title 5 septic inspectors in Chelsea, MA
Quick answer: Selling a home with a septic system in Chelsea? 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 Chelsea Board of Health. Title 5 Roster lists 1 approved inspector with a Chelsea address and 4 more listings elsewhere in Suffolk County. Published 2026 estimates put the inspection alone at $300–$900; pumping is often extra.
1 MassDEP-approved System Inspector lists a Chelsea address on NEIWPCC's 10/2/2026 list. Inspectors often work across a region, so the Suffolk County inspectors below may also cover Chelsea. Ask each one about availability and price.
Which Title 5 inspectors are based in Chelsea, MA? (1)
1 MassDEP-approved System Inspector lists a Chelsea address on NEIWPCC's 10/2/2026 list.
Pierce Louis
1 approved inspector
- Pierce Louis (SI #15001, approval expires 2028-02-01)
Which other Suffolk County Title 5 inspectors may cover Chelsea? (4)
4 more listings are elsewhere in Suffolk County. Inspectors often work across a region, so ask each one about availability and price.
Adam Hill
1 approved inspector
- Adam Hill (SI #15206, approval expires 2029-07-01)
Ethan Mascoop
1 approved inspector
- Ethan Mascoop (SI #148, approval expires 2028-06-30)
Patrick Rutledge
1 approved inspector
- Patrick Rutledge (SI #14198, approval expires 2027-06-30)
Paul Kenny
1 approved inspector
- Paul Kenny (SI #4865, approval expires 2028-06-30)
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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 Chelsea?
- Call two or three of the approved inspectors above and ask about availability and price.
- Check the inspector's approval on NEIWPCC's list of MassDEP-approved System Inspectors.
- Read the seller's guide or buyer's guide so you know what the report covers and talk to the Chelsea Board of Health about local rules.
- Or send one request to up to 3 approved inspectors near you with our free quote form.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Title 5 inspection to sell a house in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea Board of Health (Mass.gov). Local bylaws can add rules, so check with the Chelsea Board of Health.
How many approved Title 5 inspectors are in Chelsea?
1 MassDEP-approved System Inspector lists a Chelsea address on NEIWPCC's 10/2/2026 list. 4 more listings are 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 Chelsea?
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?
Title 5 guides
Title 5 explained · Seller's guide · Buyer's guide · Inspection cost