About WellDrillingCosts.com
The cost resource for property owners who need their own water supply.
Drilling a private water well is one of the biggest investments a rural property owner will make — and one of the hardest to budget for. Costs depend on depth, geology, well type, pump equipment, and local permitting, and can range from $3,000 for a shallow well in soft soil to $30,000+ for a deep bedrock well with a submersible pump system.
WellDrillingCosts.com exists to give property owners the pricing data they need before that first call to a driller.
Cost Data by Location
Drilling costs for all 50 states and 100+ metro areas, broken down by well depth, well type, and local geology. Our data is compiled from driller quotes, permit databases, and industry surveys and updated for 2026.
Find Licensed Well Drillers
Browse our directory of rated well drilling companies by state. We include licensing verification, Google ratings, years in business, and services offered — so you can compare drillers before requesting quotes.
Free Quote Matching
Tell us about your property and water needs, and we'll connect you with up to 3 licensed well drillers in your area. No cost, no obligation — just competitive bids from professionals who know your local geology.
Educational Resources
Guides covering well types (drilled, driven, dug), pump systems, water testing, permitting, and maintenance — written for property owners, not engineers.
Who This Site Is For
WellDrillingCosts.com is built for property owners — whether you're building a home on rural land, replacing a failing well, adding irrigation to a farm, or exploring water independence. If you need a well and want to know what it should cost before talking to a driller, you're in the right place.
How We Stay Independent
This site is free to use. We earn revenue through premium driller listings and our quote-matching service. Our cost data and editorial content are produced independently and never influenced by paid relationships. Driller ratings reflect verified reviews and licensing records, not advertising spend.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or feedback? Reach us at info@welldrillingcosts.com.