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Well Drilling

A properly drilled well should last a lifetime. We've been drilling right since 1960.

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Why It Matters

Most People Don't Think About Their Well Until They Have No Water.

Then it's a weekend. Or a holiday. Or 10 PM. And suddenly a quick decision is being made under pressure with whoever answers the phone first. The depth, the pump size, the casing material, the grouting — these aren't details you want guessed at. South Carolina's geology changes dramatically from the Upstate to the Lowcountry. A crew that's drilled it all for 66 years doesn't guess. We know what's underground in your area before we show up with the rig.

Austin Drilling well site before work begins

Our Process

How We Handle Your Well Drilling

Site Assessment

We evaluate your property's local geology, household water demand, and site conditions to determine the right depth and location — before drilling equipment arrives.

Permitting

We handle all SCDES permits and county requirements. You sign one form. We handle everything else.

Drilling

Our crews arrive with Austin Drilling equipment and Austin Drilling employees. Every well we drill is drilled by us — we never subcontract this work.

Pump & System Installation

We size the pump, pressure tank, and fittings to your specific well depth and household demand. Not a guess. A spec.

Water Testing

Before we hand you the keys, we analyze your water. You know exactly what's coming out of your tap on day one.

Walkthrough

We walk you through the whole system, answer every question, and leave you confident — not confused.

What You Get

Every Well Drilling Project Includes:

Full site assessment and pre-drill planning
All SCDES permits and regulatory compliance
In-house drilling crew — Austin Drilling equipment, Austin Drilling employees (we never subcontract this core service)
Properly sized submersible pump and pressure tank
Water quality testing before handoff
Complete system walkthrough
5-Year Manufacturer's Warranty on pumps and tanks
Year 1 service guarantee — if anything goes wrong in the first year, we come fix it at no charge, excluding acts of nature (e.g., lightning, freezing)
Financing available for qualified homeowners

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5-Year Manufacturer's Warranty (Pump & Tank) + Year 1 Service Guarantee

Every pump and tank installation comes with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty (pump and tank only). If anything goes wrong in year one, we come back and fix it — at no charge, excluding acts of nature (e.g., lightning, freezing). No fine print. No runaround.

Completed Austin Drilling well installation

Common Questions

Well Drilling FAQ

What does a well cost in South Carolina?

Most residential wells in the SC midlands run $5,000–$15,000+, depending on depth, soil conditions, and system components. Every property is different. That's why we do a free site assessment first — so the quote you get is accurate, not ballpark.

How long does drilling take?

Most residential wells are drilled and operational in 1–3 days. We'll give you a realistic timeline at your site assessment.

How deep will my well be?

In the SC midlands, residential wells typically run 100–400+ feet depending on your specific geology. After 66 years of drilling this state, we already know a lot about what's under your area before we start.

Do you handle the permits?

Yes. South Carolina requires SCDES permits for all new wells. We manage the entire process — permits, inspection, compliance. You don't have to chase paperwork.

Ready to Get Started?

Call us for a free assessment or send us a message. We'll get back to you within one business day.

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