Coastal Plain
Unconsolidated sand and gravel can be easier to drill, while aquifer protection, casing and coastal water quality remain important.
Often lower resistanceAll Water Well Drilling in Virginia
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Water Well Solutions LC
★★★★★
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📍 11016 Leadbetter Rd, Ashland, VA
Licensed
Funk's Drilling Co Inc
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4.9
(22)
📍 108 Quillen Ave SE, Coeburn, VA
Licensed
Purvis Well Service, LLC
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4.9
(21)
📍 33136 Vicksville Rd, Franklin, VA
Licensed
Heikens Well Inc.
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4.9
(7)
📍 25248 New Market Rd, Franklin, VA 23851, Franklin, VA
Licensed
Fenton Pump Services
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4.8
(15)
📍 218 Merrimac Rd, Blacksburg, VA
Licensed
Maupin's Well-Drilling
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4.7
(14)
📍 1805 N Streamline Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, Virginia Beach, VA
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Royall Pump & Well Co., Inc.
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4.6
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📍 2958 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139, Powhatan, VA
Licensed
Bundick Well & Pump Co
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4.6
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📍 35162 Lankford Hwy, Painter, VA
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C & G Well Drilling
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4.6
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📍 2257 Santa Fe Arch, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, Virginia Beach, VA
Licensed
Virginia Energy Services
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📍 12302 CHEROY, Ashland, VA
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Plan a residential well in Virginia
Virginia does not publish one dependable statewide residential depth average, and the Coastal Plain differs sharply from the Piedmont, Blue Ridge and Valley and Ridge. This broad WDF band starts with the national complete-system model and leaves room for hard rock, casing and access.
Planning range$3,500–$22,000USD
Depth referenceNo statewide average — compare records in the same regionNearby records are more useful
Ground patternCoastal sediments / Piedmont 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$3,500–$22,000
Local cost drivers
Why Virginia quotes vary by area
Piedmont
Fractured crystalline rock produces highly parcel-specific depth and yield, making nearby records and dry-hole terms important.
Higher hard-rock riskBlue Ridge and Valley and Ridge
Mountain access and alternating hard rock, sandstone, shale and carbonate formations widen the quote range.
Rock and access premium possibleVerify the people doing the work
Virginia’s private-well program requires regulated construction to be completed by a properly licensed provider. Verify the credential and the business name on the proposal.
Open the licence lookup guide →Confirm the permit path
Apply through the local Virginia Department of Health office before construction. The local review covers siting and setbacks, and a new well must meet the required completion and coliform-testing steps.
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 93 contractor listings serving Virginia.
Frequently asked questions
Virginia well-drilling questions
How much does it cost to drill a well in Virginia?
WDF’s 2026 planning range is $3,500–$22,000 USD. Virginia does not publish one dependable statewide residential depth average, and the Coastal Plain differs sharply from the Piedmont, Blue Ridge and Valley and Ridge. This broad WDF band starts with the national complete-system model and leaves room for hard rock, casing and access.
How deep is a residential well in Virginia?
The reference point used here is no statewide average — compare records in the same region. 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 Virginia?
Virginia’s private-well program requires regulated construction to be completed by a properly licensed provider. Verify the credential and the business name on the proposal. Apply through the local Virginia Department of Health office before construction. The local review covers siting and setbacks, and a new well must meet the required completion and coliform-testing steps.
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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