Residential Well Drilling Utah
Domestic water well drilling for single-family homes in Southern and Central Utah, including pump installation, water testing, well casing, and permit assistance.
What We Offer
- Domestic water wells for single-family homes
- Water quality testing and treatment solutions
- Pump system installation and maintenance
- Well casing and sealing for safety
- Permits and regulatory compliance assistance
- Emergency repair services available
Our Residential Well Drilling Process
1. Free Consultation
We talk through what you need — a new home build, a cabin, replacing a hauled-water setup, or getting off a struggling shared well. There is no charge for the conversation, and you do not pay anything until you approve a written estimate.
2. Site Visit and Well Design
We look at your property, talk through where the well and pump should go, and use the local geology we know well to plan the target depth and casing. You get a clear, line-item estimate covering drilling, casing, the pump system, and tie-in.
3. Drilling, Casing, and Grouting
Once your Start Card is in hand, we mobilize. Our rotary rig completes most home wells in five to ten days on site. We set the casing as we drill and grout the annular space to protect your water from surface contamination.
4. Pump System Installation
We install the submersible pump, pressure tank, and controls, run the wire, and connect the line to your house or holding tank. We start the system up, check the flow at the tap, and walk you through it before we leave.
What Affects the Cost of Your Well
- Well Depth: Most Utah home wells are 200 to 500 ft. Deeper wells cost more per foot in casing, drilling time, and pump horsepower.
- Geology: Soft sediment drills faster than hard crystalline rock. Rock formations take longer but our rotary rigs power through them.
- Pump System: Pump horsepower, pressure tank size, and control box all scale with depth and household demand.
- Water Treatment: Hard water, iron, or sulfur may call for a softener or filtration system on top of the well.
- Site Access: Tight lots, long driveways, or difficult terrain can add mobilization and setup time.
- Electrical: A new home may need a service drop or panel work before the pump can be energized.
Water Rights, Permits, and Paperwork in Utah
Every Utah well needs a valid water right and an approved Start Card from the Division of Water Rights before drilling begins. We help you confirm your water right and handle the well-driller paperwork so the job stays compliant. See our guide on how to get a water rights permit for a Utah well.
Counties We Serve
- Iron County: Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, and rural Cedar Valley home sites. Typical domestic depths 300 to 600 ft.
- Washington County: St. George, Hurricane, La Verkin, and Apple Valley. Home wells for new builds and rural acreage.
- Beaver County: Beaver, Minersville, and Milford homes and small ranches on private domestic wells.
- Kane County: Kanab, Alton, and Orderville cabins and homes off municipal water.
- Garfield County: Panguitch, Hatch, and Escalante rural homes and off-grid cabins.
- Sevier County: Richfield, Salina, and Monroe residential wells on the valley floor.
Pricing
Typical investment: $20,000 – $60,000. Typical 200-500 ft residential well, 5-10 day completion.
Customer Reviews
"Langford Drilling completed our well in record time. Professional crew and excellent communication throughout the entire project."
"We've used Langford for both our home and farm wells. Their expertise in agricultural drilling is unmatched in Southern Utah."
"After three quotes, Langford offered the best value without compromising on quality. Our well has been producing clean water for five years now."
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drill a residential well in Utah?
Most residential wells in Utah fall between $20,000 and $60,000 fully installed. Depth, geology, and the pump system are the main drivers. A typical 300- to 400-foot home well with a 6-inch casing and a submersible pump usually lands in the middle of that range. We give every homeowner a written, itemized estimate before any drilling starts.
How deep is a typical home well in Utah?
Most domestic wells in Utah are 200 to 500 feet deep with 6-inch casing. The exact depth depends on where the water table sits in your valley. In Cedar Valley and around St. George, 300 to 600 feet is common. We plan the target depth from the geology in your area and go deeper if we need to reach good water.
How long does it take to drill a residential well?
Most home wells take five to ten days on site, including drilling, setting and grouting the casing, and installing the pump system. Weather, depth, and ground conditions can shift that timeline. We keep you updated at every step so there are no surprises.
Do I need water rights or a permit to drill a well for my home?
Yes. Every well in Utah needs an approved water right and a Start Card from the Utah Division of Water Rights before we can drill. Many properties already carry a domestic water right, and others need a new filing. We do not file the paperwork for you, but we tell you exactly what we need from the state before our rig shows up.
Does the price include the pump and pressure tank?
It can. We are licensed to do both drilling and pump work, so most homeowners have us handle the complete system — well, submersible pump, pressure tank, control box, and wiring. Your written estimate breaks out drilling and the pump system separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Can I get a well on a rural or off-grid property?
Absolutely. Rural and off-grid properties are a big part of what we do across Southern and Central Utah. As long as you have an approved water right and reasonable rig access to the drill site, we can put in a reliable well and a pump system that runs on grid power, a generator, or a solar setup.
Contact Langford Drilling
Call 435-233-8954 or email langforddrilling@gmail.com for a free water-well drilling estimate. Headquartered at 5413 North 4200 West, Cedar City, Utah 84721. Serving Iron, Washington, Beaver, Kane, Garfield, Piute, Wayne, Millard, Sevier, Sanpete, and Juab counties.