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Q & A

Whether you need a new well or replacing an old one, you will have questions. Here are the most common ones we receive.

Q. How long does it take to put in a new well?

A. 1-2 days to drill the well, 1 day to install the pump system. Our modern rotary drilling machines have the capability of drilling 300-500 ft/day.

Q. How long does it take to drill a deep well?

A. Usually, a well can be installed in 1 day. Our modern rotary drilling machines have the capability of drilling 300-500 ft/day.

Q. How do you drill a deep deep well?

A. 6″ casing is installed from the ground surface down into the bedrock and sealed. Drilling continues in bedrock until a water containing vein is struck. Well depths in Maine average around 250 ft deep with some shallower, some deeper depending on the type of bedrock.