What to Expect When Hiring a Well Drilling Company

Water is a necessity for living and as such, no one would dream of building an inhabited structure without a nearby water source. Consequently, there will always be a need for qualified, experienced well drilling companies. As  a homeowner or business owner, especially if building a new facility/home, one should be expect to hire a company that understands the nuances of well drilling so that you can have ample water. Of course, sometimes, it is necessary to hire a well drilling company because your current water source is no longer usable!

But what exactly does it mean to be a qualified well drilling company? Isn’t drilling a well a basic skill that anyone in the home building industry can do? Well, just as you wouldn’t go to a podiatrist for a root canal, you want to be sure you hire a well drilling company to meet your water needs. Standard things to look for in a qualified well drilling company are that they should have several (the more the better) years of experience and be in good standing with the State Board of Contractors as well as with the local health department.

In addition to these basic qualifications of a Bloomington MN well drilling company, you will want to ask about the following:

• Can they provide at least three references for local work? Be sure that you follow up on these and talk to the people who provided the referrals. Be sure to ask about the company’s workmanship as well as their attention to things like clean up and care for their surroundings. 
• Is the well drilling company licensed or registered with your state environmental agency? There are specific requirements for each state. You may wish to look up your state’s mandates so you can be sure that the company you are considering is in accordance with these.
• Does the company understand the local geology, as well as any state or local requirements regarding well drilling? Not all environments are created equal, so it is necessary that the company recognize any characteristics that may be distinctive to your region.
• Does the company offer type of maintenance, repair or warranty options? No matter how fantastic a well drilling company may be, it is still wise to hire a company that plans and provides those “In the event of ...”scenarios. If a company is not willing to stand behind its work, find someone else!

As with any type of work or endeavor, that requires a contract, do not sign anything until there is a clear understanding of what to expect, and that those expectation are stated in a written contract!