Well Drilling: Licensed Well Drillers Based in Des Moines, IA

8 of the 12 licensed listings based in Des Moines hold a license class that covers this work: they are licensed to bore, case, complete, and plug water wells. Not every well and septic professional is; see all Des Moines listings for the full roster.

People also call this water well drilling, new well installation or well construction. It is the same work, done under the same license class.

"Based in" is the city on the business's license record. That can be a mailing address; it doesn't tell you where the business works.

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What does well drilling cost?

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.

Those are national ranges. The Well Drilling cost guide explains what moves the price, and local quotes set the real number.

Before you hire

Before you sign anything: confirm the license on this page is still active with the agency that issued it, ask for proof of insurance, and get at least three written quotes; pricing on this work varies widely by site conditions.

Do I need a permit for well or septic work in Iowa?

Related guides: Buying a House With a Well and Septic: The Complete Checklist · Well Water Testing: What to Test For and How Often

Need someone in another town? The Iowa page lists licensed contractors across the state by county and city.

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