Mon - Fri, 9am - 4:30pm
Scientist examining a water sample in a test tube at Oakwater Laboratories, Devon

Oakwater Laboratories, Bradninch

Water Sampling & Testing in Exeter, Devon

Chemical and bacteriological water testing for private supplies, with sampling kits sent to you anywhere in the UK.

  • Routine chemical and bacteriological suite from £188
  • Bacteriological results in around 3 days
  • Your invoice comes with your report

About Oakwater Laboratories

Water testing you can rely on, from our Devon laboratory

At Oakwater Laboratories, we offer a range of tests, but the majority of clients choose the standard chemical and bacteriological examinations suite.

This consists of a specifically chosen set of parameters which allow us to decide if the water is potable. Contact us for water sampling kits, see the full list of water tests and prices, or read our guide to taking a water sample.

Water sample in a test tube ready for analysis at Oakwater Laboratories, Devon

Why choose us

A clear answer on whether your water is safe to drink

Chemical and bacteriological testing

Our standard examinations suite is a specifically chosen set of parameters which allow us to decide if your water is potable.

Results checked against the regulations

Your data sheet is annotated if any values are higher than those prescribed by the Drinking Water Regulations.

Advice on the right tests

If you have a specific problem with your water supply, we can guide you to the appropriate tests needed to investigate it.

Near Exeter, serving the UK

Oakwater Laboratories is based in Bradninch, near Exeter, but can offer our service throughout the UK.

Our most popular test

Routine chemical and bacteriological examination

The suite most of our clients choose. We will send your results on a data sheet with an accompanying report explaining them in greater detail, and your invoice comes with your report.

Routine chemical and bacteriological £188All prices are exclusive of VAT
  • Results on a data sheet, annotated against the Drinking Water Regulations
  • An accompanying report explaining your results
  • Your invoice comes with your report

Areas we cover

Based near Exeter, testing water from across the UK

Oakwater Laboratories are based near Exeter but can offer service throughout the UK. Samples can be posted, sent by courier or brought to our laboratory in Bradninch. Find directions to Oakwater Laboratories from the M5.

Opening hours
Monday - Friday9am - 4:30pm
Saturday & SundayClosed

Contact Oakwater Laboratories

By post

Print out the sample submission form and send it with your sample in the post.

By courier

Please let us know if you are sending your sample by courier so that we can make sure someone is available to receive it.

In person

Bring your sample to our laboratory in Bradninch, within 6 hours of sampling where possible for bacteriological analysis.

Questions about your water supply?

Email us and we will guide you to the appropriate tests. You can also request a sampling kit online.