There are many factors involved for well companies. There is obtaining licensing to start with. Then there is continuing education to stay licensed. There is DOT regulations that include truck-driving licensing, testing and physicals. Then there are OSHA Safety Standards to be followed. To maintain standards it requires investment of well companies in safety equipment such as hats, eyewear, workers' compensation and general liability insurance which is very expensive. Make sure any company that you are doing business with is fully licensed and insured to protect your assets and assure a quality job. Getting the lowest price could cost you in the long run.

The average well in a 50-mile radius from Tilton, New Hampshire, runs approximately 350 feet. Wells may also exceed the average depth, up to 700 feet.

Bedrock produces fractures in the granite that allow water to flow through. In some areas the granite is very dense and has very few fractures. Therefore, not allowing a good flow of water through. We need to go deeper until we intercept more fractures- hence more water. Our commitment is to leave you with an adequate supply of water.

There is no average price because everyone's home has tailored needs, such as the number of bathrooms, outside irrigation, swimming pools, livestock, etc. Every system is tailored to your specific needs. We've been tailoring pump systems to your needs since 1950.

Our sincere hope is that your water will be crystal clear. However, no one can guarantee the quality or quantity of water provided for us from the ground. But, if we do encounter problems in the water such as iron, low ph, hardness, taste, odor, etc...we can provide you with the necessary filtering equipment tailored to your specific problem.

A. Depth to reach bedrock
The average depth in a 50-mile radius from Tilton is 50 feet. Some areas geographically may be in excess of 200 feet before reaching bedrock. These areas have to be sleeved with 6 inch steel casing, which is sold by the foot. After dealing with these variables for more than 50 years, we have a well-rounded knowledge of the different terrain and geology in our area.

B. Trenching for the pump system from the well to the house

C. Electrical supply

D. Accessibility for equipment

7) Do we install wells and pumps at a contract price (set price)?

The answer is no. Even with our 50 years experience, we cannot accurately predict what we'll find while drilling. Sometimes, an adequate supply of water cannot be reached at an average depth. Therefore, we believe in drilling to ensure that our customers receive the quality and quantity of water that they need. If we contract for a set price (at a set depth) we might not be able to deliver the adequate supply of water. State law only holds a driller liable to produce 1/2 gallon of water per minute on a contract price job. That's a very slow recovery rate.

8) What is the difference between a drilled well and an artesian well?

A drilled well provides water from the bedrock that generally has a static level lower than ground level where the well is located. A true artesian well is constructed the same way, only the source of water comes from a level higher than the ground level where the well is constructed. The artesian well overflows the head of the well by itself, sometimes, causing a nuisance from the overflow.

BUYERS BEWARE!

Make sure you inquire about contract price jobs! Your well driller should be fully insured for well and pump installation and all employees should be covered by workers' compensation. Make sure the company you choose has a good reputation and plenty of experience. At Daniels, our reputation holds water!