Northern glacial country
Sand, gravel and variable glacial cover can support productive wells, but buried bedrock and casing depth change over short distances.
Often lower to moderateAll Places in Wisconsin
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Willmarth Well & Pump Services
★★★★★
5.0
(8)
📍 29347 295th St, Holcombe, WI
Licensed
Wayne Holly Well Drilling LLC
★★★★☆
4.9
(38)
📍 71385 Hoover Line Rd, Iron River, WI
Licensed
Groth Water Wells Inc.
★★★★★
5.0
(24)
📍 W69 N949, Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI
Licensed
Bill Arnold Pump & Well
★★★★★
5.0
(6)
📍 28290 WI-35, Danbury, WI
Licensed
Leo Van De Yacht Well Drilling Inc
★★★★☆
4.9
(27)
📍 1267 Lakeview Dr, Green Bay, WI
Licensed
Midwest Well Drilling LLC
★★★★★
5.0
(21)
📍 31569 150th Ave, Cornell, WI
Licensed
Dahl Well Drilling LLC
★★★★★
5.0
(5)
📍 1236 Hagan Rd, Glenwood City, WI
Licensed
Champion Pump & Water Services
★★★★☆
4.9
(15)
📍 5861 Marys Rd, New Franken, WI
Licensed
Dj's Water Services
★★★★★
5.0
(20)
📍 6522 Oak Dr, Amherst, WI
Licensed
Paul Anderson Well Drilling
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5.0
(5)
📍 60995 Wiberg Rd, Ashland, WI
Licensed
Plan a residential well in Wisconsin
Wisconsin does not publish one dependable statewide residential depth average. The WDF band uses the national complete-system range as a base; the property’s well report, casing requirement and transition from glacial material into bedrock determine where a real quote lands.
Planning range$3,000–$15,000USD
Depth referenceNo statewide average — check the DNR well reportNearby records are more useful
Ground patternGlacial deposits / sandstone and dolomiteConfirm 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$3,000–$15,000
Local cost drivers
Why Wisconsin quotes vary by area
Central sandstone areas
Sedimentary aquifers can be predictable regionally, while local well depth and water quality still need a record check.
Usually moderateEastern and southern dolomite
Shallow fractured carbonate rock can produce good yield, but vulnerability and casing details require careful construction.
Site-specificVerify the people doing the work
Use a Wisconsin-licensed water-well driller and verify the credential before signing. The DNR maintains the license program and public lookup resources.
Open the licence lookup guide →Confirm the permit path
A construction notification number is required before a new private well is built. A licensed driller completes the work and submits the well construction report to the DNR within 30 days.
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 254 contractor listings serving Wisconsin.
Frequently asked questions
Wisconsin well-drilling questions
How much does it cost to drill a well in Wisconsin?
WDF’s 2026 planning range is $3,000–$15,000 USD. Wisconsin does not publish one dependable statewide residential depth average. The WDF band uses the national complete-system range as a base; the property’s well report, casing requirement and transition from glacial material into bedrock determine where a real quote lands.
How deep is a residential well in Wisconsin?
The reference point used here is no statewide average — check the dnr well report. 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 Wisconsin?
Use a Wisconsin-licensed water-well driller and verify the credential before signing. The DNR maintains the license program and public lookup resources. A construction notification number is required before a new private well is built. A licensed driller completes the work and submits the well construction report to the DNR within 30 days.
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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