GroundRosterWell Drilling Cost: What to Expect
A new residential water well typically runs $5,500 to $35,000 depending on depth, geology, and pump system; the national average is around $9,000 to $16,000 for a complete system. Depth assumptions drive most of the price difference, so get multiple quotes and ask each driller what depth they are pricing.
Who does this work
Licensed well drillers. Our city pages for well drilling list only pros whose state license class actually covers it; they are licensed to bore, case, complete, and plug water wells. That licensing is the difference between work that passes inspection and a truck with a tank on it.
How deep will my well need to be?
Most residential wells land between 100 and 500 feet, but it is entirely local; the water table and geology on your road decide it. Drillers who work your area know the nearby well logs; ask what depths they have hit on neighboring properties.
Before you hire
- Get at least three written quotes; pricing on this work varies widely by site conditions.
- Verify the license is active with the state. Every listing on this site links the official roster it came from.
- Ask for a current certificate of insurance.
- Ask what the quote excludes: haul-off, permits, and site restoration are the usual surprises.