How much does well drilling cost?

Well drilling prices range from $30 to $80+ per foot for a complete installation or $20 to $30 per foot just to drill. Expect to pay significantly more when digging in remote areas or through rocky, sloped, dry, or low-quality soil. The table below shows the average well drilling and well system installation costs for various depths.

How much does an artesian well cost?

Artesian well systems make use of the layers of rock, which keep water under pressure. When the well reduces that pressure, the liquid will naturally rise. Expect to pay between $35 and $85 per foot. The initial high expense of an artesian well installation will be recovered over time by the lower operating and maintenance costs.

How much does a well water test cost?

These components add to the total cost but ensure water quality and system protection. Inspection & testing: A professional well inspection costs $250 to $550 to ensure everything has been installed properly. To confirm the water is safe, laboratory well water testing costs $100 to $350.

How much does it cost to dig a well?

Gravel: Gravel is placed around the exterior of the filter screen to further prevent debris from getting into the well, but also from clogging the screen itself. Typically, it will cost between $10 to $25 per square foot to dig a well, compared to $15 to $30 if it is drilled. These estimates are exclusive of costs for equipment or extra work.

How much does a well permit cost?

Permits & local regulations: Well permits cost $350 to $700+, depending on where you live. Permit requirements may include multiple inspections or water allocation limits. Caps & screens: Well caps prevent contamination while screens filter sediment from water flow.