For homesteaders & rural builds · 2026
Price a residential well — drilling, casing, pump, and the line items most quotes hide.
Depth × ground type drives 60-70% of your number. Add pump, casing, pressure tank, sterilizer to get a complete installed price. No email needed to see the math.
Well Drilling Cost Calculator
Estimated cost
$7,360–$15,180
Typical: $11,270 · state factor 1.15×
Line items
- Drilling$6,900
- Casing — PVC plastic$2,760
- Pump — Submersible (recommended)$1,610
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Estimates are educational — actual quotes from local pros may differ based on site conditions, permits, and seasonal demand.
How we model your well
Drilling cost per foot varies 5-7× based on ground: soft sand at $15-25/ft vs. hard bedrock at $50-100/ft. Casing per foot adds $8-30 depending on material. Submersible pumps (the modern default) run $800-2,200 installed. Permits ($100-800) and water testing ($150-400) are often not included in initial quotes — we line-item them so you don't get surprised.
Sources: U.S. BLS Q4 2025 wage data, NGWA regional pricing surveys, state geological survey depth-to-water data, 2025 HomeAdvisor cost guides. Last updated: .