The phrase “cost to install a well” is searched thousands of times a month by homeowners who want reliable water, greater property value, and lower utility bills. Yet the price tag varies widely. At CountBricks, we turn guesswork into hard numbers by using AI-driven estimates, real-time material feeds, and voice-first site walkthroughs. This guide breaks down every factor so you can budget with confidence.
Geology: Drilling through bedrock in upstate New York costs more than through sandy soils in coastal regions.
Depth: Potable water might be 80 feet below one lot and 300 feet on the next street.
Well Diameter & Casing: Wider bores and steel casings raise material outlays.
Pump Selection: Submersible pumps command a premium but deliver higher, steadier pressure.
Local Permits & Testing: Health-department water quality tests and municipal impact fees vary by county.
• Shallow dug wells (25-50 ft): $5,500 – $9,000 per completed system
• Mid-depth drilled wells (100-200 ft): $9,000 – $18,000
• Deep bedrock wells (200-400 ft+): $18,000 – $30,000+
These figures include drilling, casing, sanitary seal, pump, pressure tank, trenching to the house, and basic electrical hookup. Use them as a starting point; CountBricks AI refines the numbers to your exact parcel in minutes.
1. Mobilization & Setup: $500 – $1,200
2. Drilling & Casing: $25 – $65 per foot
3. Gravel Pack & Grout Seal: $600 – $1,800
4. Submersible Pump & Controls: $1,200 – $4,500
5. Pressure Tank & Piping: $850 – $2,200
6. Trenching & Electrical: $900 – $3,000
7. Water Quality Testing & Permits: $300 – $1,000
• Voice-guided site assessment captures soil notes and footage measurements on your phone while you walk the property.
• Integrated supplier feeds pull current pricing on schedule 40 PVC, steel casing, and pumps straight into the estimate.
• AI pattern-matches thousands of regional installs logged in our CountBricks portfolio to forecast total cost, timeline, and risk factors.
• One-click generates a homeowner-ready quote with scope, inclusions, and payment schedule.
1. Pre-drill survey and digital takeoff via CountBricks.com/services
2. Permit filing and utility mark-outs
3. Rig mobilization and drilling to target aquifer
4. Installing casing, screen, and sanitary seal
5. Pump sizing, drop pipe, and electrical rough-in
6. Pressure tank setup inside mechanical room
7. Bacterial shock and water quality testing
8. Final inspection, system start-up, and CountBricks warranty handoff
• Hydro-fracturing an under-producing well
• Water softeners or iron filters if test results exceed local thresholds
• Generator backup for the pump in outage-prone regions
• Landscaping restoration after rig access
• Capture GPS coordinates on your walkthrough so CountBricks AI can overlay USGS aquifer maps.
• Drill during dry months; saturated ground slows progress and raises labor hours.
• Opt for stainless steel drop pipe above 200 ft for longevity—cheap galvanized fails early.
• Run a dedicated 240 V circuit during new-home rough-in to avoid later electrical rework.
• Bundle well drilling with geothermal loop installation to share rig mobilization costs.
Speed: Live takeoffs and automated invoices cut admin time by 70 %.
Accuracy: Material databases update hourly, so bids stay profitable despite volatile steel prices.
Professional Docs: Our AI drafts branded proposals homeowners sign digitally in minutes.
Collaboration: Field crews dictate change orders by voice; office staff see updates instantly.
Whether you’re a GC building on spec or a homeowner overseeing a single-family dream home, CountBricks delivers crystal-clear numbers fast. Start a voice session or upload your site plan at CountBricks.com/services and receive a detailed cost to install a well in under ten minutes.
Last spring, Greenpoint Builders engaged CountBricks to price a 180-foot well for a two-family townhouse redevelopment. Traditional quotes from three drillers ranged from $21,000 to $24,500—far above the pro-forma budget. By running a real-time takeoff through CountBricks, the GC uncovered opportunities for immediate savings.
• Pump Optimization: The initial spec called for a 1.5 HP pump. CountBricks water-demand modeling showed a 1 HP stainless submersible would meet peak load, shaving $620 off equipment costs.
• Smarter Scheduling: Our timeline engine flagged a four-day dry spell two weeks out. Drilling during this window reduced dewatering charges by $900.
• Bulk Material Bundling: By pairing the well casing order with pipe for an unrelated fire-sprinkler rough-in on the same site, CountBricks negotiated a 6 % supplier discount.
The final invoice landed at $19,250—12 % under the lowest manual quote and within the project’s financial model. Just as important, the homeowner received a polished, branded report explaining every line item, complete with digital sign-off links.
Your project can achieve similar results. Upload your site plan, speak your scope, or sync drawings from your architect directly into the CountBricks dashboard. Within minutes you’ll see:
1. Real-time cost to install a well specific to your lot
2. Sensitivity analysis on depth, pump size, and material grade
3. Downloadable proposals and ready-to-send invoices
Visit CountBricks.com/services and put our residential well expertise to work on your next build.
