Question 1

How much does it cost to drill a new well?

Accepted Answer

Most water wells are priced per foot — typically $25 to $65 per foot for a complete installation, with $25 to $35 per foot being a good guideline for most jobs. In Central Texas, a complete new well and pump system usually runs between $3,000 and $15,000 depending on depth, geology, and equipment. Because we don't know your exact depth until we drill, we quote an honest per-foot rate up front — never a vague flat price.

Question 2

How long does it take to drill a well?

Accepted Answer

Most residential wells are completed in 1 to 3 days once we're on site. We'll give you a specific timeline after your free site assessment, and we'll tell you straight away if permitting is likely to add time.

Question 3

Do you offer financing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We've partnered with a consumer financing provider offering low-APR plans and quick prequalification with no impact to your credit score, so a new well or pump repair fits your budget.

Question 4

How deep will my well need to be?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your property's geology and the local water table. Most residential wells in the U.S. run 100 to 400 feet deep. Thanks to 12,000+ wells drilled across Central Texas, we can usually estimate your depth from nearby well logs before the rig ever starts.

Question 5

Do you guarantee you'll find water?

Accepted Answer

We drill cased wells to reach a dependable aquifer, and our 45+ years of local experience means we rarely drill a dry hole. We'll always be upfront about what the well logs in your area tell us before we start — including if we think a site is marginal.

Question 6

Do I need a permit to drill a well?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Texas requires a licensed driller and proper documentation for new water wells, and permit fees typically run $200 to $500. We handle the entire permitting and state-reporting process for you.

Question 7

How long should a well last?

Accepted Answer

A properly constructed and grouted well can produce for 40 years or more. The pump inside it will not — expect 8 to 15 years from a submersible pump in our water. Annual maintenance is what separates a well that reaches 40 from one that doesn't.

Question 8

My water smells like rotten eggs and stains everything. Can you fix it?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. That sulfur smell and orange staining come from naturally occurring hydrogen sulfide and iron — both very common in Texas well water and both treatable. We test first, then install the right filtration or treatment system for what your water actually contains.

Question 9

How often should I test my well water?

Accepted Answer

At least once a year for coliform bacteria and nitrate, plus any time the taste, smell, or appearance changes. Also test after flooding, after any work on the well, and before a home sale.

Question 10

Is Central Texas well water always hard?

Accepted Answer

Nearly always, yes — we're drilling through limestone, and limestone means calcium. Hardness is a nuisance rather than a health issue, but it scales water heaters, shortens appliance life, and leaves film on everything. A properly sized softener solves it.

Question 11

What warranty do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Every job includes a 1-year labor warranty. Pumps and tanks carry up to a 5-year manufacturer's warranty, and we stand behind every service call with a satisfaction guarantee.

Question 12

Do you offer emergency service?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 24/7. If you've lost water or pressure, call our emergency line at (555) 214-7899 any time, day or night. You'll reach a real person who knows wells, and we can often narrow the problem down on the phone.

Question 13

Can you inspect a well before I buy or sell a home?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide FHA/VA-compliant well inspections, flow tests, and lab water testing (coliform, nitrate, arsenic) with fast turnaround to keep your closing on schedule.

Question 14

Do you subcontract any of the work?

Accepted Answer

No. Every crew that shows up on your property is ours, on our equipment. It's the only way we know to control quality and to be able to stand behind the job afterwards.

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