Wasatch Front and basin valleys
Valley fill can be easier to penetrate, but urban access, groundwater levels and pumping lift vary by parcel.
Moderate, locally variableAll Water Well Drilling in Utah
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📍 506 Ave K SE, Childress, UT
Licensed
Earth Technology INC
★★★★★
5.0
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📍 3270 W 500 N, Cedar City, UT
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UTAH Water Well LLC
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5.0
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📍 Wallsburg, UT
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C R Zimmerman Drilling
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5.0
(1)
📍 3 Campbell Ln, La Sal, UT
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Ballard Water Well Company, LLC.
★★★★☆
4.9
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📍 13895 FM 1097, Willis, UT
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📍 247 E 100 S St, Enterprise, UT
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Childers Drilling
★★★★★
5.0
(1)
📍 345 Clear Creek Canyon Rd, Sevier, UT
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Rocky Mountain Drilling Inc
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5.0
(4)
📍 123 Brickyard Rd, Clearfield, UT
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Frontier Drilling
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3.8
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📍 2685 W 2000 S, Roosevelt, UT
Licensed
Plan a residential well in Utah
Utah does not publish one dependable statewide residential depth average. This broad WDF complete-system band reflects the contrast between basin-fill aquifers, plateau country and mountain rock; pumping lift, difficult access and a deeper bore can push a quote higher.
Planning range$5,000–$25,000USD
Depth referenceNo statewide average — compare nearby well logsNearby records are more useful
Ground patternBasin fill / plateau and 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 band$5,000–$25,000
Local cost drivers
Why Utah quotes vary by area
Colorado Plateau
Layered sedimentary rock and long mobilization distances can increase both depth and per-foot costs.
Depth and travel premium possibleMountain and rural areas
Hard rock, steep roads, winter access and limited power service can materially widen the complete-system price.
Higher rock and access riskVerify the people doing the work
Use a Utah-licensed water-well driller and verify the current licence through the Division of Water Rights. Confirm that the business on the proposal matches the public record.
Open the licence lookup guide →Confirm the permit path
The driller must obtain the required Start Card authorization before construction and submit the completed well and pump records. Confirm the proposed water right or exemption and any local siting requirements before work starts.
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 124 contractor listings serving Utah.
Frequently asked questions
Utah well-drilling questions
How much does it cost to drill a well in Utah?
WDF’s 2026 planning range is $5,000–$25,000 USD. Utah does not publish one dependable statewide residential depth average. This broad WDF complete-system band reflects the contrast between basin-fill aquifers, plateau country and mountain rock; pumping lift, difficult access and a deeper bore can push a quote higher.
How deep is a residential well in Utah?
The reference point used here is no statewide average — compare nearby well logs. 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 Utah?
Use a Utah-licensed water-well driller and verify the current licence through the Division of Water Rights. Confirm that the business on the proposal matches the public record. The driller must obtain the required Start Card authorization before construction and submit the completed well and pump records. Confirm the proposed water right or exemption and any local siting requirements before work starts.
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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