Central and western glacial country
Layers of sand, gravel and clay can change casing and productive depth across short distances.
Often moderate, locally variableAll Water Well Drilling in Minnesota
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Ellingboe Well Drilling, LLC
★★★★★
5.0
(2)
📍 5005 10th St SW, Montevideo, MN
Licensed
Thein Well Company
★★★★☆
4.9
(17)
📍 11355 Hwy 71 NE, Spicer, MN
Licensed
Jennings Well Drilling Inc
★★★★☆
4.9
(13)
📍 18938 Co Rd 83, Richmond, MN 56368, Richmond, MN
Licensed
Froe Bros Drilling (Formerly Kolstad-Olson Drilling)
★★★★☆
4.8
(34)
📍 9047 Hwy 115, Cook, MN
Licensed
Art Torgerson Well Co
★★★★☆
4.8
(21)
📍 21483 Aberdeen St NE, East Bethel, MN
Licensed
Traut Companies
★★★★☆
4.6
(125)
📍 32640 Co Rd 133, St Joseph, MN 56374, St Joseph, MN
Licensed
Steffl Drilling & Pump
★★★★☆
4.6
(9)
📍 2295 66th Ave NE, Willmar, MN
Licensed
Klimek Brothers Well Drilling
★★★★☆
4.5
(28)
📍 702 1/2 County Rd 22 NW, Alexandria, MN
Licensed
DC Well Drilling
★★★★★
5.0
(31)
📍 21705 Ravenna Trail, Welch, MN
Licensed
Plan a residential well in Minnesota
Minnesota’s glacial deposits, southeast karst and northeast bedrock do not support one useful statewide residential depth average. This WDF complete-system band is a starting point; casing, well sealing, pump scope and deeper rock drilling can move a quote outside it.
Planning range$4,000–$16,000USD
Depth referenceNo single statewide depth — use the Minnesota Well IndexNearby records are more useful
Ground patternGlacial deposits / southeast carbonate / northeast 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 band$4,000–$16,000
Local cost drivers
Why Minnesota quotes vary by area
Southeast karst region
Fractured carbonate rock can be productive but vulnerable to surface contamination, making siting and testing especially important.
Water-quality planning priorityNortheast bedrock region
Shallow soil, hard rock and remote access can raise drilling and mobilization costs.
Higher rock and access riskVerify the people doing the work
Use a Minnesota-licensed well contractor and verify the current credential with the Department of Health before signing.
Open the licence lookup guide →Confirm the permit path
A water-supply well construction notification and the applicable state fee are generally required before drilling; the fee is $325 as of July 1, 2025. Confirm local land-use, septic and setback requirements as well.
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 150 contractor listings serving Minnesota.
Frequently asked questions
Minnesota well-drilling questions
How much does it cost to drill a well in Minnesota?
WDF’s 2026 planning range is $4,000–$16,000 USD. Minnesota’s glacial deposits, southeast karst and northeast bedrock do not support one useful statewide residential depth average. This WDF complete-system band is a starting point; casing, well sealing, pump scope and deeper rock drilling can move a quote outside it.
How deep is a residential well in Minnesota?
The reference point used here is no single statewide depth — use the minnesota well index. 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 Minnesota?
Use a Minnesota-licensed well contractor and verify the current credential with the Department of Health before signing. A water-supply well construction notification and the applicable state fee are generally required before drilling; the fee is $325 as of July 1, 2025. Confirm local land-use, septic and setback requirements as well.
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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