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Water Well Drilling Contractors in Kansas
100+ licensed KS well drilling companies. Average project cost: $6,650 · $25–$55/ft · 175-ft avg depth.
Well Drilling in Kansas: What to Know
Before hiring a well driller in Kansas, here's the local cost data, geology, and permit rules that affect your project. Jump to licensed contractors below or see our full Kansas cost guide.
Avg. Project Cost
$6,650
Per Foot
$25–$55
Avg. Depth
175 ft
Permit Cost
$50-$200
Geology & Depth
Western Kansas overlies the Ogallala Formation — thick deposits of Tertiary-age sand and gravel that form the High Plains Aquifer. Eastern Kansas has a mix of glacial drift, limestone, and sandstone bedrock formations with more variable yields and water quality.
Most residential wells in Kansas are drilled to 175 feet, with a typical range of 50–500 feet. Water table depth: 50-300 feet in western Kansas (declining in many areas); 20-150 feet in eastern Kansas.
Permits & Licensing
Kansas requires water well drillers to be licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). No homeowner exemption for drilling; all wells must be drilled by licensed contractors.
Permit authority: Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Water Resources; Groundwater Management Districts (GMDs) in western Kansas have additional authority. Expect $50-$200 in permit fees.
Primary Aquifer
High Plains (Ogallala) Aquifer / Great Plains Aquifer / Glacial Drift Aquifers. About 15% of Kansas households use private wells, with much higher rates in rural western Kansas where municipal systems are sparse.
Best drilling months: March through November; western Kansas can be drilled year-round due to mild winters, but eastern Kansas has seasonal frost limitations.
Common Water Quality Concerns
Kansas well water commonly contains: nitrate, arsenic, fluoride, uranium, total dissolved solids in western Kansas. A comprehensive water test after drilling (typically $150–$500) will identify which treatments, if any, your well needs.
Well Drilling Contractors by City in Kansas
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Ellsworth, Kansas
Maize, Kansas
Salina, Kansas
Sublette, Kansas
Well Drilling Costs in Kansas
Average project cost: $6,650
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