Eastern Shore and Coastal Plain
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Plan a residential well in Maryland
Maryland’s Coastal Plain, Piedmont and western mountains produce very different drilling conditions, so one statewide depth average would be misleading. This broad WDF complete-system band leaves room for casing, hard rock, access and county-specific approval requirements.
Planning range$5,000–$20,000USD
Depth referenceNo statewide average — use county completion recordsNearby records are more useful
Ground patternCoastal sediments / Piedmont and Appalachian 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 band$5,000–$20,000
Local cost drivers
Why Maryland quotes vary by area
Piedmont
Fractured crystalline rock makes final depth and yield highly property-specific.
Higher hard-rock riskWestern Maryland
Mountain access and alternating sandstone, shale and carbonate formations can widen the quote range.
Rock and access premium possibleVerify the people doing the work
Use a Maryland-licensed well driller and verify the current credential through the state licence portal. Confirm that the individual and company names match the proposal.
Open the licence lookup guide →Confirm the permit path
Maryland requires a well-construction permit before drilling. The county or local approving authority handles the application, siting and completion process, and the driller must provide the required completion report.
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 59 contractor listings serving Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
Maryland well-drilling questions
How much does it cost to drill a well in Maryland?
WDF’s 2026 planning range is $5,000–$20,000 USD. Maryland’s Coastal Plain, Piedmont and western mountains produce very different drilling conditions, so one statewide depth average would be misleading. This broad WDF complete-system band leaves room for casing, hard rock, access and county-specific approval requirements.
How deep is a residential well in Maryland?
The reference point used here is no statewide average — use county completion 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 Maryland?
Use a Maryland-licensed well driller and verify the current credential through the state licence portal. Confirm that the individual and company names match the proposal. Maryland requires a well-construction permit before drilling. The county or local approving authority handles the application, siting and completion process, and the driller must provide the required completion report.
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.