Drilling for Water

yessam

I would like to do something to avoid paying the Veolia water bills. I think the only reliable option I have is to sink a pump.

What is the best time of the year to do this?
How much would it cost?
Is there different systems?

Username John

yessam wrote: »

I would like to do something to avoid paying the Veolia water bills. I think the only reliable option I have is to sink a pump.

What is the best time of the year to do this?
How much would it cost?
Is there different systems?

Hello,

Not sure of the best time o year.

But I got a well drilled there during the year, here are the prices I got.

One company quoted 7.50 / ft, incl pipping.
Another quoted 7.00 / ft, incl pipping.

Another quoted 6 / ft
+ around 20 ft of steel pipe at the top @ 5 - 9 / foot
+ plastic lining thereafter @ 1 - 3 / foot

The last guy said there are different quality of pipe, that's why he doesn't include it in the overall price...

While price is important, I went with the lad I heard the best reports on. It would be worthwhile checking em out - I heard some crowds that have multiple drills machines on the go - the lads on these drills get paid per foot. So they tend to prefer to keep drilling if you know what I mean... Now I dunno how true this is... But am sure you'll hear quick enough once you start making inquiries if lads are a bit questionable.

I would recommend getting it 'divined' - I didnt, and we went had to go deeper than I was expecting. Maybe this could have been less, and so cheaper if I had divined and drilled elsewhere... Altho I was a bit caught for space too...

Oh - I'm based in Cork.

Hope this helps,

johnstown

Time of year for drilling does not matter(I think) if you want to drill once the site is accessable. The machines are very heavy and will sink if you drill on a wet site.

I had a new well drilled in September in a garden near an existing dwelling. There was little or no damage to the grass (dry at the time). We hit water at 60 ft but drilled to 200 ft in an attempt to future proof. Price was €6 per foot and this included 23 ft steel and 5 inch plastic liner the remainder. Vat at 13.5% on this. This was grant assisted due to it being an existing dwelling.

Our driller was recommended and I found him very good. He operates all over Leinster as far as I know. Can PM you details if you want.

Casinoking

There's no best time of year for drilling once you know where to drill! I'd recommend you get the site divined first, and the best time to do this is in September when, in a normal year, water levels are at their lowest.