Building on land without city water, replacing a failed well, or out of water today? We connect Augusta County homeowners with local, licensed well drillers — and you'll get a straight answer on cost before anyone picks up a rig.
Tell us what you need. A local driller will call you back — usually the same business day.
A new well is only as good as the crew that drills it. The drillers we connect you with work Augusta County's limestone and shale every week — they know where the water runs, what the health department requires, and what a job should cost before the rig ever rolls onto your property.
From the valley floor to the ridge lines, most homes outside Staunton and Waynesboro city limits depend on a private well. Here's what we help with:
Complete residential wells: siting, permitting through the health department, drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank — ready to connect to your home.
No water, low pressure, a pump that won't stop running, or cloudy water after a storm. Fast diagnosis and repair or replacement of submersible and jet pumps.
Well inspections for real-estate transactions and annual water testing for bacteria, nitrates, and the minerals common in Shenandoah Valley groundwater.
No call centers, no bidding wars with national lead sites. Three simple steps:
Fill out the quote form or tell us what's happening with your water. The more we know about your property, the better the quote.
Your request goes to one licensed drilling partner who actually works in Augusta County — not a list of strangers.
The driller assesses your site and gives you a real price for the work. You decide — the quote is free either way.
Honest ranges from recent Virginia residential work. Your exact price depends on depth, geology, and the pump system your home needs.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling only | $25–$65 per foot | Valley wells commonly run 100–400+ ft depending on location and rock |
| Complete new well system | $7,000–$15,000 typical | Full systems range roughly $3,750–$15,300+ including pump, tank, and hookup |
| Well inspection | Quoted per job | Common at home sales; includes flow and equipment checks |
| Water testing | Quoted per job | Bacteria and nitrate tests are the usual starting point |
Staunton, Waynesboro, and all of Augusta County — plus nearby communities:
It varies a lot. The Shenandoah Valley's limestone and shale formations mean one property might hit good water at 120 feet and a neighbor needs 400. That's why per-foot pricing and a site visit matter more than any phone estimate.
Yes. Private wells in Virginia are permitted through your local health department (for Augusta County, the Central Shenandoah Health District), and the well must be drilled by a licensed contractor. Your driller handles the paperwork as part of the job.
The drilling itself often takes one to three days once the rig is on site. Permitting, scheduling, and finishing the pump and electrical work usually stretch the full project to a few weeks.
Check your breaker and the pressure switch before you panic — both are common, cheap causes. If power is fine and there's still no water, it's likely the pump or a failed component, and it's time to call. See our pump repair page for a full checklist.
Yes. Quotes are free and there's no obligation to hire anyone. We make money from our drilling partners, not from homeowners.
Tell us what you need and a local driller will get back to you — usually the same business day.
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