Well Deepening

What a deepening request usually means

A deepening request is a request to have an existing well looked at and evaluated for modification. Whether it is possible or advisable on a specific well depends on the well's construction, condition, records, and the applicable local rules — all of which are determined by a licensed professional on site. This page does not recommend deepening and cannot say whether it would help a particular well.

Why owners ask about it

• The well produces less water than it used to
• Water demand on the property has increased
• The owner would prefer to work with the existing well if practical
• A provider has raised it as one of several options

Possible outcomes of an evaluation

After looking at the well, a provider may recommend service work, deepening, or a replacement well. Some wells are not good candidates for modification, and the professional's assessment governs. Submitting a request simply starts that conversation.

Why quotes vary for work on an existing well

Work on an existing well depends heavily on what that well is and what condition it is in. Access, records availability, equipment requirements, and local rules all affect scope. That is why a provider prices this work after reviewing it. General influences are described on the well drilling cost page.

Useful details to include

• The property ZIP code
• Roughly when the well was installed, if you know
• What you have noticed and when it started
• Whether you have any paperwork or a well log
• Whether a contractor has already been out
• What the water serves — a household, livestock, irrigation

If you would rather not categorize the project, choose “Not sure” on the quote request form and describe the situation in your own words.