SERVICE
Water Well Drilling
Residential water wells offer homeowners independence from municipal water supplies, often providing better-tasting & cost-effective water free of added chemicals. Using advanced drilling equipment & techniques, we can access underground aquifers to provide a sustainable source of water. Given South Texas’ diverse geology, well depths can vary significantly depending on the area & region. Keeping this in mind, our friendly office staff can help you navigate this with a simple phone call. We offer free quotes & site assessments.
The process
Initial consultation & site Evaluation
- You contact our friendly office staff to discuss your water needs (household use, irrigation, livestock, etc.)
- We will take the given information, research local aquifers to better determine total well depth. We will also be able to see what, if any, local permits will be required.
- If you like the given estimate, we can schedule a site visit where a driller can assess your property, help determine the best drilling location & check for any potential obstacles. We will also take this time to refine & customize the estimate to your property needs (running power & water lines, ect.).
Permitting & Paperwork
- Depending on your location, permits may be required from your local Groundwater Conservation District (GCD) or municipality.
- We will handle the entire permitting process & will inform you of any approvals & fees. We will also keep in contact with you on what paperwork will need to be provided by you to the GCD or municipality.
Well Drilling Begins
- Once all the paperwork & necessary approvals are had, a drilling rig is brought to your property & the crew sets up.
- The well is drilled using mud rotary or percussion drilling. This process usually takes between 4-7 business days to complete depending on depth & ground conditions.
- Your driller will pay close attention to the lithology of the ground that they are drilling through to determine if/when they reach the desired aquifer. Using their experience & knowledge of the area they can determine when sufficient water is located.
Casing, Sealing & Well Development
- Once desired well depth is reached, a protective casing (usually PVC) is installed to prevent the well from collapsing and to keep contaminants out.
- Typically the bottom 40’ of the well casing is screened casing & washed gravel is packed around as your first barrier from the aquifer sands.
- The space around the casing is sealed with a grout or bentonite to protect the ground water quality.
- After casing is installed & surface completion is done the driller will perform the well development, which flushes out drilling debris and brings fresh water into the newly drilled well.
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Residential water wells offer homeowners independence from municipal water supplies, often providing better-tasting & cost-effective water free of added chemicals.
