Good project, definitely following because I want to build one too. I called a company out near Gilmer to get an estimate to have a well drilled, they came out and surveyed and said they would drill about 1800ft and it would cost between $50000 to $65000. First thing I thought was, "I'm needing water not oil or gas." Although I would take that too, lol.
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The 1800 ft is the big part of the $50k.... you have to have a pretty good size rig to drill that deep. Here they want between $18-22 per foot. At $18 that’s $32k just to drill it and then screens are $100 each and then casing and all pipe and wire for the pump. Hell a pump that pump 1800' is probably pretty expensive.
I'll be happy to hit 300' with this little rig. You’re talking about a totally different ball game at 1800'
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Originally posted by yanta61 View PostThe 1800 ft is the big part of the $50k.... you have to have a pretty good size rig to drill that deep. Here they want between $18-22 per foot. At $18 that’s $32k just to drill it and then screens are $100 each and then casing and all pipe and wire for the pump. Hell a pump that pump 1800' is probably pretty expensive.
I'll be happy to hit 300' with this little rig. You’re talking about a totally different ball game at 1800'
Another thing they said was when they came out and surveyed everything was that a lot of the neighbors had what is called a "curb well." What is a curb well?
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Originally posted by LEGION View PostThis was a while back, but you have peeked my interest again and I will start calling again. Thanks for all the info.
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Originally posted by outlaw38 View PostYou can access the Texas well drillers log online and find your area. Then look at all the wells around you to see how deep they are. It will tell you the screen size and depth of everyone's well in the area. This is what I use when I drill a well.
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Originally posted by LEGION View PostGood project, definitely following because I want to build one too. I called a company out near Gilmer to get an estimate to have a well drilled, they came out and surveyed and said they would drill about 1800ft and it would cost between $50000 to $65000. First thing I thought was, "I'm needing water not oil or gas." Although I would take that too, lol.
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Originally posted by yanta61 View PostYes 1800' is really really deep around here the deepest is around 400' and most around 200'. It all depends your area. I would talk with some neighbors and see what there wells are. Have you tried to call other companies and see what they quote you.
Have never heard of a "Curb Well"
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