Soil labs by state
West Virginia
West Virginia’s land-grant soil testing program is run through West Virginia University, with homeowner guidance split between WVU Extension and the WVU Soil Testing Laboratory. Current official pages say the basic soil test is free for West Virginia residents, and residents can use their county WVU Extension office for forms, local help, and office-specific instructions.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State soil lab
- WVU Soil Testing Laboratory
- Lab website
- Official page →
- Basic test price
- $0 (free) for the basic soil test for West Virginia residents
- Find your county Extension office
- Official page →
Official resources in West Virginia
Main WVU Extension page for homeowners with sampling guidance, submission forms, and current notes on basic versus add-on testing.
Official lab page with the current mailing address and the Morgantown campus drop-off location for soil samples.
Official FAQ covering the basic-test fee for West Virginia residents and how results are delivered.
Official county office finder for contacting the local WVU Extension office before submitting a sample.
Official lab page to download the soil test form and confirm that forms are also available through county Extension offices.
Key facts for West Virginia
- WVU is West Virginia’s land-grant university and operates the WVU Soil Testing Laboratory. Source: https://soiltesting.wvu.edu/faq
- WVU says the basic soil test is free of charge to all West Virginia residents. Source: https://soiltesting.wvu.edu/faq
- WVU Extension says soil test submission forms are available at local WVU Extension offices or can be downloaded online. Source: https://extension.wvu.edu/natural-resources/soil-water/soil-testing
- The lab’s mailing page tells residents to mail individually labeled zippered bags with about 1-2 cups of soil per area. Source: https://soiltesting.wvu.edu/mailing-instructions
- Current lab mailing address: WVU Soil Testing Lab, Agricultural Sciences Bldg, PO Box 6108, Morgantown, WV 26506-6108. Source: https://soiltesting.wvu.edu/mailing-instructions
- An official WVU Extension publication says prepared samples and forms may be submitted to the local county agent or mailed to the lab. Source: https://extension.wvu.edu/files/d/a00cb30b-5077-4802-aa19-7a81a3ff0a03/soil-sampling-and-testing.pdf
What to do next
- Download the WVU soil test form or pick one up from your county WVU Extension office before sampling.
- Air-dry the soil, label each bag clearly, and include a separate form for each sample area before mailing.
- Use https://extension.wvu.edu/offices to contact your county office and ask about local drop-off help or sample-kit availability before you go.
Helpful guides
- How to take a soil sample for a lab test
- University soil labs vs. private labs vs. home kits
- How to read a soil test report
- Soil pH and lime: what your test is telling you