Drilling a Well | Process Explained & Cost Breakdown

Have you ever wondered how a well is drilled? Us too! This week we share the process as we get a well drilled on our own property. Things got a little interesting when the drilling rig's engine broke down, but our contractor did an excellent job to handle the issue and make it just a 2-day task. Follow along to see how it went, and learn a thing or two about how water wells are drilled!

00:00 Epic Intro
00:35 Well Permit / Where to locate the well
02:15 Comparing Bids from Drillers
03:45 Start of Well Drilling with Details
07:59 Drill Rig Problems
12:00 Finishing the job
13:54 Next step - Installing a pitless adapter

PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN:
Well Permit: $150
Drilling 250': $2250
Casing 85': $850
Cap: $60
Grouting: $550

TOTAL: $3860

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[JordanSmith-fgif]

As someone in the trades where vital equipment has self destructed and left me embarrassed, stressed, and financially uneasy, I feel for these guys. Just got to hope that the customer understands and is patient.

[natebenefield]

wow. I've gotten $16, 000-20, 000 bids for a 3-400' well. incredible times we live in

[tpep]

Reminds me of when I was working, when customers saw my truck, they weren't happy, yet they were, if you get what I am saying, didn't like the fact that something broke and needed repair, but was glad it was me to fix it.

[humphreyhomestead]

I have been looking forward to this video!! You explain everything so well! So glad you all have water now. One step closer!

[benjigray]

I'll keep my comment short.
Great drone camera footage.
Thanks for making this video.
This is one of the rare videos that state the costs involved.
That's as rare as rocking horse droppings!

[rg]

Central Oregon well is usually over 800 feet deep. 30-40K. You're so fortunate. I ended up trenching to a city water line, which still cost 18K because of the amount of rock.

[BusyDadsWorkshop]

Clearly explained and nicely done! You made out pretty good on depth. We had to go to 250' before we hit water.

[kenman]

Reasonable?! That’s a bargain brother. Nice job 👍

[lilyc]

They did a great job, and boy is that great job a bargain! If we were in PA I'd hire them. My husband and I are moving out to the boonies to avoid the holocaust, if possible. We will need a well service.

[TeslaBoy]

Nice job i never saw someone drilling a water well 👍👍👍👍👍

[Jay-bzqt]

I'm having a drill weld at my place in Connecticut in about 2 weeks. I was quoted a 300 ft well at a cost of $12, 000.

[joshuat]

Excellent video. I enjoyed watching. This video earned my subscription. Now I want to see the next step when you install the water line.

[SteeleBurchell]

Sounds like you guys got a great deal and what a find getting water above 100'! Oh the best laid plans of mice and men...

[cutweldngrind]

I asked for a quote here in South Texas for a 225ft well. I was told due to my location they recommended the drill rig that cost me $38 per ft vs the $32ft. $9, 000 for a completed well with 4" pvc instead of 6" casing. I only have 1 quote as I am looking for other contractors within 90 miles.

[garyhoward]

Very well explained. Very good price. You are lucky to get a good well for that money.

[fieldcroft]

Excellent, excellent, video! Thanks for sharing.

[yudk]

I wonder what’s the the next steps average cost to run running pipes from well to the home

[Dorchwoods]

Thays a very reasonable price. It was $14, 000 to drill a 360ft well here in Maine

[judahbrutus]

I paid $4800 for a 240ft well with 6" steel casing in PA. Thats actually pretty low for my area.

[Rob-iwxn]

What ever state you live in, it’s super cheap . In Wisconsin it’s around 57- 64 dollars foot, plus equipment.
they typically use steel casing in my area.
My cost on 6” PVC pipe is 11-12 dollars foot from my supply house.