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When is the best time to drill a well during the construction of a new home? |
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After gravel has been laid on the driveway and before the foundation is poured is the ideal
time to drill the well at your new home. At this point in the process, we do not disturb the framers and other tradesmen on the site. As construction continues,
the excavating company can dig the trench to connect the well line. Once the house is framed and enclosed, we will return to install the pump and tank. |
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How do I choose a location for my well? |
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The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has state laws, which regulate the location of a private water well on
a lot. General guidelines include:
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Depending on the town you live in, the location of your well must be carefully placed from 75 to 100 feet from your
septic tank, leach field, and stump dumps |
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Proximity to house and overall fit into site plan. Be sure to locate your well in a place that will not interfere with future building
plans on your site |
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Topography (trees, existing landscaping, slopes). The drilling rig will require secure, flat footing and a clearance of 50 feet
overhead. |
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See Environmental Fact Sheet WD-WSEB-21-1 or visit
www.des.state.nh.us for specific regulations
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Can you tell how deep will my well go? |
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No. There’s no way to determine how deep a well will go, but there are indicators of possible depth in the rock
conditions that have been documented in the area you plan to drill. Because we have been in the water well business for more than 60 years, we can share
with you our knowledge of depths in your area. |
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Is there a way to know how much water my well will produce? |
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No. Unfortunately, there is no way to predict in advance how much water your well will produce. We share our
knowledge of Southern New Hampshire wells to give you an idea of how wells in the area produce. |
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How do I choose a location for my well? |
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We take into consideration three elements as we price a well. These variables are:
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Depth to bedrock, or how much steel pipe will be needed in the well |
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Total depth of drilling |
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Pump and tank selection, which are based on depth and yield |
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Can I have my land doused to determine a location for drilling? |
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Yes. You may use a douser of your choosing, and we will gladly drill in the location of your choice as long as it fits within
State guidelines. |
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Does my well come with a warranty? |
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Yes. We guarantee the quality of your well drilling and provide a warranty of up to 5 years on the pump systems we install. |
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