Portland, Oregon · 2026 pricing
Well drilling cost in Portland
A 200ft well in clay/loam with submersible pump in Portland: $8,902–$18,713 · metro cost factor 1.30× vs. US average (state factor 1.15× · metro overlay 1.13×).
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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Portland local market
Cascade range basalt drilling premium — typical Willamette Valley wells run 150-300 ft. 10+ Oregon Water Resources Department-licensed drillers in the metro. Portland-area residential demand is moderate; rural Clackamas + Yamhill counties drive most work.
Permits, code, and licensing in Portland
Oregon Water Resources Department licensed driller required. State Well Report filed within 30 days. Permit fees $100-$300. Some basins require water-rights coordination.