First, you pay for someone to punch a hole in the earth. Drilling costs run about $30 to $60 per foot, depending on how deep your aquifer is hiding. In East Texas, wells often need to go 100 to 400 feet deep—that’s deeper than a politician’s apology.
Then there’s the casing, a steel or PVC pipe that keeps your hole from collapsing. Think of it as a drinking straw for your property. A cheap straw might get you sick; a good one costs $1,000 to $3,000.
The pump is your well’s heart. A submersible pump can run you $600 to $2,000. If you buy a bargain pump, you’ll be singing the “Bucket of Sadness” blues before breakfast.
