Well Drilling Cost Estimator
Set your target depth, ground type, and whether you need a full system — and get a real market-rate ballpark for drilling a new water well.
Tell us about the well
Most residential wells are 100–300 ft. Your real depth depends on the local water table — confirm with a driller.
What's under your property is the single biggest cost driver. Not sure? Ask a local driller or your county well records.
A complete system adds casing, pump, pressure tank, wiring & permits — not just the borehole.
Complete water-well system — installed
$25–$40 per foot · 200 ft
Where the money goes
National context: a complete new residential well typically runs $3,000–$15,000, with an average around $7,500. Most homeowners land between $5,500 and $9,000. Your number depends most on depth and what's in the ground.
This is a 2025–2026 ballpark estimate, not a quote. Real costs vary 20–40% by region, exact geology, site access, and water depth — always confirm locally with a licensed well driller before budgeting.
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