How Does Well Drilling Work?
To any property owner who has never used a well or had a new well installation performed on their property a water well on their property, the well drilling process can seem daunting. For residential and commercial property owners who have just now come to the realization that a private well is an advantageous feature to incorporate into their land, water well installations, in general, can seem like a completely foreign concept.
But have no fear! There is no reason to feel anxious or overwhelmed when you work with an experienced local drilling company like North Florida Water Systems Inc! Here, our Gainesville well drilling experts discuss how well drilling works and integrates with the overall new well installation process. Contact our drilling company today to get started on installing a new well on your property!
Before Well Drilling Starts
Congratulations on deciding to join the millions of property owners around the nation who have chosen water well installation for the numerous advantages of Florida well water systems, including health, savings, reliability, and much more! Once you have made the decision to drill a well for your home or business, the first step is to contact North Florida Water Systems Inc. We will schedule an on-site visit where we will explain the new well water systems installation process to you in detail and inform you of each preliminary step required to proceed with drilling, including securing the required permits and choosing the location to install the well.
Well Permitting
In order to install Florida water systems, permits must be obtained and secured from the appropriate water management districts for each property. When you work with North Florida Water Systems Inc, you have peace of mind that we will secure the required permits for you once we receive your name, phone number, mailing and physical addresses, legal description, parcel number, and driving directions.
Well Location
Prior to drilling the well, we will come to your property to endorse the contract agreement and determine the best site to install the well. Deciding where to install your new well requires multiple degrees of expertise. As per Florida law, the well must be a certain distance from utilities, structures, and possible sources of contamination. The location should also ensure that drawing water is convenient, accounts for the property’s aesthetics, and does not interfere with future construction plans.
The Water Well Drilling Process
The water well drilling techniques used throughout the process are just as critical as the location chosen to install the well. Whether a shallow or deep well is planned, our experts at North Florida Water Systems Inc follow a specific, highly efficient process for well drilling. Our experts use a mud rotary to drill to bore a hole measuring 8.5 inches in diameter down into the aquifer. Then, we set a PVC casing measuring 4 inches in diameter into the hole, providing a connection from the groundwater to the surface. Last, we pour a natural, non-chemical mixture of clay and water around the casing, securing it in place and preventing contamination or water leaks.
After Your Well Is Drilled
Once the well is drilled, the last step in the new well installation process is installing the well pump. A well’s pump builds pressure within the casing, which causes groundwater to draw up to the surface of the well. The amount of suction needed is dependent on the depth of the well. Hand pumps are used in most 25-foot or shallower wells while deeper-reaching wells use motorized pumps. Our skilled well installers favor both delivery systems and use two-wire pumps exclusively as they are resistant to damage in lightning storms, avoid electric shorts, and are dependable. If your well experiences damage, we also offer water well pump repair services.
Why Choose Our North Florida Drilling Company
Are you ready to get started on drilling a well on your residential or commercial property? North Florida Water Systems Inc offers comprehensive well services, including well installation, well maintenance, well inspections, water testing, water treatment, well repair, and hand pump services throughout the Northern Florida region for homeowners and business owners alike. Our drilling company is committed to providing customers with the best quality system and water possible. Contact us today to get started!