Lower Mainland and interior valleys
Unconsolidated valley deposits can support moderate-depth wells, but local aquifers and floodplain conditions vary.
Often moderate
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Plan a residential well in British Columbia
WDF planning range centered on the 150-foot median from reviewed domestic GWELLS records. Mountain geology, remoteness, casing and pump requirements can push a complete quote higher.
Planning rangeC$3,800–C$12,800CAD
Depth reference150 ft median in reviewed domestic recordsNearby records are more useful
Ground patternValley sediments / mountain rockConfirm at the property
How the estimate works
Depth is only the first number
The range is calculated from government well records or depth guidance and the ground conditions commonly encountered in the area. It is not a published government price and it cannot predict whether a specific bore will be dry, unusually deep or difficult to reach.
Ask every bidder for one complete-system total. It should identify drilling, casing, grouting, pump, pressure tank, electrical work, permit or filing charges, water testing and restoration separately.
1Local recordsLikely depth
+2Ground conditionsPer-foot difficulty
+3Full scopePump, casing & permits
=Planning bandC$3,800–C$12,800
Local cost drivers
Why British Columbia quotes vary by area
Mountain and bedrock areas
Hard rock and fracture-dependent yield increase depth and production uncertainty.
Higher hard-rock riskRemote and island properties
Ferry, mobilization, road access and electrical work can dominate the final difference between quotes.
Access premium possibleVerify the people doing the work
Use a driller registered with British Columbia for regulated well work and confirm the registration status before signing.
Open the licence lookup guide →Confirm the permit path
Confirm well identification and registration steps, local siting requirements and whether the intended groundwater use needs additional provincial authorization.
Review permit guidance →Quote checklist
Compare the same scope—not just the headline price
- Licence and insurance: match the name on the proposal to the current public record.
- Depth and per-foot terms: record the included depth, overage rate and dry-hole terms.
- Complete system: separate drilling, casing, grout, pump, tank, wiring, permit, test and restoration.
- Water and workmanship: ask about yield testing, disinfection, laboratory testing and written warranties.
The directory above currently contains 121 contractor listings serving British Columbia.
Frequently asked questions
British Columbia well-drilling questions
How much does it cost to drill a well in British Columbia?
WDF’s 2026 planning range is C$3,800–C$12,800 CAD. WDF planning range centered on the 150-foot median from reviewed domestic GWELLS records. Mountain geology, remoteness, casing and pump requirements can push a complete quote higher.
How deep is a residential well in British Columbia?
The reference point used here is 150 ft median in reviewed domestic records. A nearby completion record is more useful than a broad average, and only drilling confirms the final depth and yield.
Do I need a licensed well driller or a permit in British Columbia?
Use a driller registered with British Columbia for regulated well work and confirm the registration status before signing. Confirm well identification and registration steps, local siting requirements and whether the intended groundwater use needs additional provincial authorization.
What should a complete well quote include?
Compare drilling, casing, grout, pump, pressure tank, electrical work, permit or filing fees, yield testing, disinfection, laboratory testing, restoration, over-depth pricing and dry-hole terms on separate lines.
Primary sources
Where these facts come from
Depth, licensing and permit statements are checked against government records. Cost figures are WDF planning estimates derived from those records and the published 2026 cost model.