Water Well Drilling & Installation Cost Calculator
Configure your parameters to calculate a realistic turnkey estimate including drilling, sanitary casing, submersible pump, pressure tank, electrical hookup, and water filtration.
1. Borehole & Geological Specifications
Expected Well Depth:
250 feet
40 ft (Shallow)
250 ft (Average)
800 ft (Deep Bedrock)
2. Pumping Equipment & Treatment
ESTIMATED TOTAL TURNKEY INVESTMENT
$17,000 USD
Estimated monthly financing: $165 /mo (10-year term @ 7.5% APR)
Drilling & Borehole (250 ft @ $42/ft):
$10,500
Casing Material Upgrade:
$0
Submersible Pump, Wire & Pressure Tank:
$3,200
Water Treatment & Filtration Add-ons:
$2,250
Permits, Water Quality Lab Test & Inspection:
$1,050
💡 Pro Tips to Save 15% to 25% on Well Drilling
- Drill in Dry Season: Drilling in summer or autumn avoids heavy mud equipment surcharges and road bond permits.
- Position Near Electric Service: Placing the wellhead within 100 ft of your electrical panel saves $800–$1,500 in trenching and heavy-gauge wire.
- Request Neighborhood Logs: Ask the driller for recent depth logs on adjacent parcels to avoid unnecessary over-drilling.