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Serving residential, commercial, and agricultural properties throughout Delaware, John's Well Drilling is a bonded, insured, and licensed well drilling contractor. The company offers free estimates, irrigation wells, water well drilling, new well installations, site assessments, and compliant, high-accuracy drilling backed by decades of local soil expertise. Expertise and Longevity in Water Resource Solutions A water well is not just a utility - it’s a long-term investment in your property’s independence, reliability, and value. At John’s Well Drilling, we go beyond installation by educating our clients on what truly makes a high-performing, long-lasting well system. From proper casing depth and pump selection to water quality protection and routine maintenance, every decision impacts the lifespan, safety, and efficiency of your system. Our goal is to help homeowners make informed choices that protect their water supply, minimize future repairs, and ensure dependable performance for decades.

Expertise and Longevity in Water Resource Solutions

A water well is not just a utility – it’s a long-term investment in your property’s independence, reliability, and value. At John’s Well Drilling, we go beyond installation by educating our clients on what truly makes a high-performing, long-lasting well system. From proper casing depth and pump selection to water quality protection and routine maintenance, every decision impacts the lifespan, safety, and efficiency of your system. Our goal is to help homeowners make informed choices that protect their water supply, minimize future repairs, and ensure dependable performance for decades.

The Well Drilling Services We Offer

John's Well Drilling provides comprehensive groundwater access services, tailor-made for property types and differing well depths. Services include:

Drilling Wells for Homes

- New water wells for homes and other private property
Drilling for new building projects
- Wells that are replacements either for older systems or for low-yield systems

Drilling Wells for Homes

- New water wells for homes and other private property
Drilling for new building projects
- Wells that are replacements either for older systems or for low-yield systems

Well Drilling for Business and Industry

- Wells serving commercial water purposes
- Wells with high capacity serving industrial purposes
- Specialized drilling for commercial and infrastructure purposes.

Well Drilling for Business and Industry

- Wells serving commercial water purposes
- Wells with high capacity serving industrial purposes
- Specialized drilling for commercial and infrastructure purposes.

Wells for agriculture and irrigation

- Wells for irrigation for crops and plants
- Wells supplying water to livestock
- Deep wells for big farms and companies

Wells for agriculture and irrigation

- Wells for irrigation for crops and plants
- Wells supplying water to livestock
- Deep wells for big farms and companies

Well Installation

- Completion of all new well installations from start to finish
- Professional machinery to be able to drill through various types of soil.
- Following the rules of Delaware State on well construction

Well Installation

- Completion of all new well installations from start to finish
- Professional machinery to be able to drill through various types of soil.
- Following the rules of Delaware State on well construction

Review of the site and location advice

- Soil, groundwater, and depth assessment
- Best placement suggestions for the best water yield
- Readiness of permit approvals evaluation

Review of the site and location advice

- Soil, groundwater, and depth assessment
- Best placement suggestions for the best water yield
- Readiness of permit approvals evaluation

No Hidden Fees and Free Estimates

- Prices that are transparent and no additional fees
- Consultation at site free.
- Written estimates for all well-drilling projects

No Hidden Fees and Free Estimates

- Prices that are transparent and no additional fees
- Consultation at site free.
- Written estimates for all well-drilling projects

Why Choose John's Well Drilling?

The drilling contractor you choose will affect your access to clean, reliable water long into the future. Neighbors in Delaware have confidence in John's Well Drilling because:

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Professionals

- Fully licensed in Delaware, meeting all state drilling requirements.

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Professionals

- Fully licensed in Delaware, meeting all state drilling requirements.

A Lot of Experience

- Years of experience in drilling wells in residential, commercial, and farming projects.

A Lot of Experience

- Years of experience in drilling wells in residential, commercial, and farming projects.

New drilling tools

- Advanced drilling rigs good for deep wells, layered soil, and bad lands.

New drilling tools

- Advanced drilling rigs good for deep wells, layered soil, and bad lands.

Solutions Tailored to Your Home

- Depth of the well, placement, and drilling methods appropriate to the site conditions.

Solutions Tailored to Your Home

- Depth of the well, placement, and drilling methods appropriate to the site conditions.

With transparent prices, and free quotes

- No surprise fees, clear breakdowns, and easy-to-understand quotes.

With transparent prices, and free quotes

- No surprise fees, clear breakdowns, and easy-to-understand quotes.

Serving All of Delaware

- Reliable coverage throughout Delaware, including northern, central and southern parts of the state

Serving All of Delaware

- Reliable coverage throughout Delaware, including northern, central and southern parts of the state

The Parts of Delaware Where We Work

John's Well Drilling is proud to serve communities in:

  • New Castle County
  • Kent County
  • Sussex County
  • Farming land along the coast and inland.
  • Rural neighbourhoods
  • Business centers and areas of growth

We can help you drill wells anywhere in Delaware where you own property.

How We Drill Wells

What you can expect with John's Well Drilling includes:

Step 1: First Meeting and Estimate

We look at the needs of your property and discuss its use you want to see from it, and that with a free estimate.

Step 1: First Meeting and Estimate

We look at the needs of your property and discuss its use you want to see from it, and that with a free estimate.

Step 2: Tour the website

We look at the soil, the depth of the groundwater, the level of the water table, and where is the best place to drill.

Step 2: Tour the website

We look at the soil, the depth of the groundwater, the level of the water table, and where is the best place to drill.

Step 3—Taking Care of Permits

We handle all permitting duties in Delaware and ensure total compliance with the state.

Step 3—Taking Care of Permits

We handle all permitting duties in Delaware and ensure total compliance with the state.

Step 4: Construct the Well and Dril

We drill the well to the proper depth and install casing, screens, and sealing parts with professional-grade equipment.

Step 4: Construct the Well and Dril

We drill the well to the proper depth and install casing, screens, and sealing parts with professional-grade equipment.

Step 5: Installing and completing the system

We finish putting everything in place, test the well, and make sure that the water comes out properly and that the system is stable.

Step 5: Installing and completing the system

We finish putting everything in place, test the well, and make sure that the water comes out properly and that the system is stable.

Step 6: Final Inspection and Walkthrough

We go over the maintenance suggestions and give you paperwork to keep for your records.

Step 6: Final Inspection and Walkthrough

We go over the maintenance suggestions and give you paperwork to keep for your records.

Reasons to Hire a Professional to Drill Your Well

Working with a licensed and qualified team ensures that:

  • Access to safe groundwater
  • Good well performance for long periods.
  • Better well placement for more water flow
  • Protection against risks of contamination
  • "Following Delaware's drilling laws
  • Less long-term maintenance problems

Get a Free Estimate for Drilling a Well

If you are looking for a reliable well-drilling contractor in Delaware, be sure to get in touch with John's Well Drilling.

Call us now for a Free Quote or to arrange a site visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The price is according to how deep it is, the type of soil, and type of property. Most residential wells range in price from $4,000 to $12,000. We give free estimates at your location.

Yes. All new wells in Delaware are required to be permitted. John's Well Drilling handles all the paperwork.

Based on depth and accessibility, most wells take 1 to 3 days to complete.

We develop wells for homes, businesses, factories, and farms.

Yes, we install high-capacity agriculture wells, irrigation systems, and livestock wells.

Recent Happy Customers

Read what our customers have to say about working with us!

Great company and terrific staff. Very professional, courteous and friendly. Totally recommend them.Customer service is second to none.

Jill Brown

The owner himself came to my house at almost dinner time to fix the problem with my pump!!!

Denise Durham

Absolutely amazing company and people!! I will be using them for any future problems. They know what they are doing and had everything on the truck so they didn't have to come pack at a later date to fix it. Very nice and respectful from the owner to all the employees! Highly recommend them!!

Jessica Schemeley

Absolutely Wonderful ppl. They came prepared for whatever was going to need done and was able to explain the well system to a city girl who knew nothing of wells and my husband just happened to be out of town. So Thank you VERY MUCH!!! I highly recommend them.

Judy Brodeur

Most efficient drilling company and a joy people to do business with.

Rene Junca
2317 Seven Hickories Rd. Dover, DE 19904 johnswelldrilling@yahoo.com (302)734-2211