Well Drilling

 

Artesian water well drilling in southern and central New Hampshire has been our specialty since 1936. In fact, our company has Water Well License #1 from the State of New Hampshire. We invest in the drilling rigs, equipment, and people who can get the job done correctly. You can trust us not to overdrill or underdrill your well, respect your property, and communicate with you during the construction process.

 

 

Why choose us? Because we go the extra gallon!

 

What makes us different is our preference for drilling artesian water wells that are larger than the standard wells offered by our competitors. Why? Because a bigger well provides more water for your immediate use. This means more water for the laundry, irrigation and showering in the morning, for example.

 

 

 

1. Our larger-sized well gives you more water at no extra cost.

2. Our professional, skilled staff keeps you informed every step of the way.

3. You'll never go without water. Call us 7 days a week when your pump needs service.

4. We take every measure during construction to prevent contamination from entering your water supply.

5. Generations of Patenaudes have run our business with pride.

 

You'll be glad you chose us, because we care.

 

 

Did you know? WATER FACTS   The typical household uses 90,000 gallons of water per year.   Water and ice make up about 75 percent of the earth’s surface.   Water composes half to four-fifths of the human body.   An irrigation system can use up to half of your available water flow. Make sure your well has the capacity to keep your lawns lush and green.   Every load of laundry uses from 30 to 50 gallons of water.   Make watering your animals more convenient with a well for your livestock barn.

What does more water mean for your home?

 

For irrigation: An irrigation system can use up to half of your water supply. A larger well keeps more water on hand for inside and outside your home.

 

For body and bath: A larger well provides the water resources a growing family needs for everyday hygiene. More than 75% of daily water use takes place in the bathroom. Each person in your home uses more than 60 gallons of water a day. The shower is one of the biggest consumers of water in your home, using anywhere from 2.5 gallons to 7 gallons per minute.

 

For laundry: Your washing machine uses from 30 to 50 gallons per load. A larger well helps you avoid revolving your household chores around your water supply.

 

Every drop is precious: A slow steady drip from a leak can use 75 gallons of water per week. A fast drip uses up to 200 gallons.

 

 

Q: Why can’t a larger tank replace a larger well?

A: An upgraded tank only provides an additional 10 gallons of water, whereas a 500 foot well with a larger diameter will provide an additional several hundred gallons of water.

 

 

What happens underground to bring you fresh water

 

     • First, we drill through boulders, sand, gravel, clay, hardpan, and silt that filter water through the earth.

     • Once we reach solid bedrock, we drill at least ten feet further to ensure a good casing seal. Casing is the steel pipe that provides structure and protection for the well.

     • Next, the casing is sealed in the bedrock. This is the most important step to protect your well from contamination.

     • Once the casing is set, drilling continues into bedrock until we reach water in the desired volume.

     • When drilling is complete, we promptly install a submersible pump system sized for the volume of water demanded by the customer.

     • The pump, submerged deep into the well, is connected to a receiving tank and pressure controller. Set up in the basement, the pump and controller assembly provides consistent flow and pressure to the home, lawn, barn, or business.

 

We offer water testing and a variety of water filtration systems to remove undesirable, unhealthy, and unsafe minerals and contaminants from your water.

 

 

What to expect

 

• When you call, we discuss our experience with water wells in your area – gained from more than 72 years in the business.
• We talk about your demands for water and a well and pump system to best fulfill your needs.
• We plan a visit to your property to choose the location for your well.
• We set a date that fits your schedule.
• Our staff and equipment complete the drilling of your well, usually in a day.
• We install a water pump system that will be reliable for years to come.

• Most importantly, we give you confidence that your well will provide pure water for your family’s needs.

 

 

See how directional drilling saved this new cobblestone driveway when connecting the waterline from the well to the house. Click to read the full story.

Need an Underground Connection?

Directional drilling is our terrain

 

When a connection is needed from a home or business to water and sewer mains, drilled wells, and other utilities --- go underground. Directional drilling bypasses excavation and saves ripping up roads, driveways, walkways, lawns, and other infrastructure. Traveling at shallow depths, horizontal directional drilling can be performed without traffic delays and heavy reconstruction costs.

 

Call us today at 1-800-FOR-WATER for a free estimate at no obligation.

 

What our customers say:

 

We wanted to let you know how pleased we were with the service provided by your company. We signed a contract with Wally on the morning on July 28th. By 2:00 that afternoon drilling had begun. The knowledge of all involved (Wally, Scott, Ed, Tom, James) was outstanding. Ed did an incredible job of keeping us informed and guiding us…We thank you for a job well done.”  A. and R. Brack, L. Dunfee, Bow, NH

"There are companies that drill when it fits into their schedule. Contoocook Well works on my schedule, and that means a lot. Plus, they are always on time and always find water." Dave Asselin, President, Asselin Brothers Construction, Amherst, NH