No one can guarantee how much water you are going to get or the quality of that water. Be wary of individuals making promises. Well drilling is a science and the results depend on the geology and skill of the driller constructing your well. Every well is different, even two wells that are side by side may not be exactly the same.

Knowledge and communication are key to a positive drilling experience. You, the homeowner, are an important team member when your well is being drilled. You need to be available to make decisions based on information and recommendations made to you by your driller.

Shallow and deep well points and screen wells:

Careful documentation of geologic conditions, proper collection of samples of the sand and gravel material and a sieve analysis are the key to success for these types of wells. A hole is augered or casing is driven down to the water bearing material and sand samples are collected. A sieve analysis is performed on the material and the results are recorded on a curve. The sand is matched to a specific slot size stainless steel point or well screen. Proper Sizing and development of the point or well is critical to their success. You should not have sand in your water! Our Screen wells are constructed with rotary hammer rigs and are developed with air.

Bedrock Wells:
Casing is installed a minimum of 20’ and set into the competent bedrock. These wells are constructed using our two rotary hammer rigs. These rigs are an updated version of the cable tool style of drilling. An air driven hammer is used instead of a weighted bit on a cable. The break is often cleaner and this type of machinery has the capability of getting water in formations that a cable tool style rig cannot. The hammer is cooled and the well is cleaned with water which is air lifted out of the hole during drilling. If you are on the job site when we drill you can see when the driller encounters the water.