Well Abandonment Utah
Licensed well abandonment and sealing in Utah, meeting Utah R655-4 standards for permanently plugging old, dry, and replaced water wells to protect groundwater.
What We Offer
- Permanent well abandonment to Utah R655-4 standards
- Temporary well abandonment (capping and securing)
- Removal of pump, column pipe, and debris
- Sealing with neat cement, bentonite, or approved grout
- Bottom-to-surface sealing to protect the aquifer
- Utah Division of Water Rights report filing
Pricing
Typical investment: $1,500 – $8,000. Code-compliant well abandonment and sealing for Utah property owners.
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
What does it mean to abandon a well?
Abandoning a well means permanently sealing it so it can no longer act as a pathway for contamination to reach groundwater or a hazard on the surface. In Utah this is done by removing equipment and debris, then filling the borehole from the bottom up with an approved sealing material such as neat cement, bentonite, or grout.
Is well abandonment required by law in Utah?
Yes. Utah Administrative Code R655-4 requires that unused, dry, or replaced water wells be properly abandoned by a licensed well driller. Langford Drilling is licensed by the Utah Division of Water Rights to drill, deepen, repair, and abandon water wells, and we file the required report when the job is complete.
How much does it cost to abandon a well in Utah?
Well abandonment cost depends mostly on the depth of the well, its diameter, and whether a pump and pipe still need to be pulled. Most residential well abandonments in Utah are a fraction of the cost of drilling, but every site is different. Call 435-233-8954 and we'll give you a written estimate after we look at the well.
When should I abandon my old well?
You should abandon a well when it has gone dry, has failed structurally, is being replaced by a new well, or is no longer in use and won't be. Leaving an unused well open risks contaminating the aquifer, creates a safety hazard, and can hold up a property sale. Sealing it promptly protects your groundwater and your liability.
Do you handle the paperwork with the state?
Yes. As a licensed Utah well driller we file the well abandonment report with the Utah Division of Water Rights so the well is officially recorded as sealed. That documentation is what lenders, buyers, and regulators look for.
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.