Fundy coast and southern uplands
Mixed hard rock, steep sites and coastal access can increase drilling time and mobilization.
Rock and access premium possibleAll Places in New Brunswick
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📍 30 rue Marisol, St-Pons, NB
Eastern Well Drillers Ltd.
★★★★☆
4.8
(26)
📍 P.O. Box 5102, Shediac, NB
📍 66 chemin Leblanc, McIntosh Hill, NB
Charlie Herman Chappell Well Drilling
★★★★★
5.0
(4)
📍 391 Nixon Road, Colpitts Settlement, NB
Caissie Well Drilling Ltd.
★★☆☆☆
2.7
(12)
📍 2251 Rte 115, Irishtown, NB
Hawkes Well Drilling Ltd.
★★★★☆
4.6
(22)
📍 70 Niagara Road, Lower Coverdale, NB
Richibucto Well Drillers Ltd
★★★★★
5.0
(10)
📍 2709 Rte 480, Acadieville, NB
Deschênes Drilling Limited
★★★☆☆
3.8
(6)
📍 245 Chemin Mgr Martin Ouest, St. Quentin, NB
Ken Trites Well Drilling
★★★★☆
4.6
(22)
📍 9-101 Fairfax St, Riverview, NB
Daye Well Drilling
★★★★★
5.0
(6)
📍 173 Gorham Road, Brown's Flat, NB
Plan a residential well in New Brunswick
New Brunswick says domestic drilled wells are often 100–200 feet deep but can exceed 1,000 feet. This wide WDF complete-system band is intentionally cautious: the final bore depth, bedrock, casing, access and pump scope can create a much larger spread than a typical-depth figure suggests.
Planning rangeC$7,000–C$25,000CAD
Depth referenceOften 100–200 ft; some wells exceed 1,000 ftNearby records are more useful
Ground patternSedimentary basins / Appalachian bedrockConfirm 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$7,000–C$25,000
Local cost drivers
Why New Brunswick quotes vary by area
Central and eastern lowlands
Sedimentary formations can reduce drilling resistance, but aquifer depth and water chemistry remain property-specific.
Often moderateNorthern and Appalachian areas
Variable folded and fractured bedrock widens the depth and yield range between neighbouring properties.
Higher depth uncertaintyVerify the people doing the work
Use a New Brunswick-licensed water-well contractor and permitted well driller. Confirm both current authorizations before accepting a proposal.
Open the licence lookup guide →Confirm the permit path
The provincial rules require the contractor and driller to follow construction standards and complete the well record, tag and related documentation. Confirm municipal siting, septic and access requirements before scheduling.
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 33 contractor listings serving New Brunswick.
Frequently asked questions
New Brunswick well-drilling questions
How much does it cost to drill a well in New Brunswick?
WDF’s 2026 planning range is C$7,000–C$25,000 CAD. New Brunswick says domestic drilled wells are often 100–200 feet deep but can exceed 1,000 feet. This wide WDF complete-system band is intentionally cautious: the final bore depth, bedrock, casing, access and pump scope can create a much larger spread than a typical-depth figure suggests.
How deep is a residential well in New Brunswick?
The reference point used here is often 100–200 ft; some wells exceed 1,000 ft. 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 New Brunswick?
Use a New Brunswick-licensed water-well contractor and permitted well driller. Confirm both current authorizations before accepting a proposal. The provincial rules require the contractor and driller to follow construction standards and complete the well record, tag and related documentation. Confirm municipal siting, septic and access requirements before scheduling.
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.
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