Many homes rely on wells for access to drinking water. The right well can help ensure that you and your family have access to clean, tasty water. However, you'll have to hire a water well drilling company to have your well completed. If you're evaluating water well drilling contractors, there are many important questions you should ask.

1. Do You Have the Necessary Licenses and Insurance?

When working with pretty much any contractor, you'll want to make sure that they are fully insured. If something should happen, say a contractor's employee gets injured, you'll want to make sure that such incidents are covered. This can reduce legal headaches and hassles later while also protecting employees, your family, and other parties. Often, well drilling companies must be certified or licensed by local authorities. It's smart to make sure that the companies you're evaluating carry all the necessary documentation and approvals. This can help ensure good outcomes and that the work is done properly.

2. What Type of Well Will Work Best?

Wells can be broken down into various types and categories. For example, you might opt for a bedrock well or a shallow well. You might consider a drilled well or a bored dug well. There are many different options. Which one will work best for you? It's wise to ask drilling pros for their advice and insights. According to the National Ground Water Association, groundwater accounts for roughly 40% of all the water used by United States municipalities. That said, the right way to tap into groundwater will depend on the local environment, aquifer conditions, and more. A water well drilling company can help you select the best solution.

3. How Long Will the Project Take?

You'll want to have a clear timeline pinned down. In some cases, a drilling company may have a long backlog and might not be able to get started for several weeks. If so, you may want to check out other contractors. Also, you'll want to know how long the project will take to complete once it gets started. Cost is also an important issue, and you won't want any surprises. Make sure you ask about costs, what's included in the contractor, and what factors (if any) could result in price changes. A bit of clarity now could save you from headaches later.

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