Charlottesville, VA Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
230 ft
Cost / Foot
$28–$64
Total Project
$10,120
vs. National Avg
35% above avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Charlottesville, VA Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,800–$6,400 | $7,600–$11,200 | $9,200 |
| 150 ft | $4,200–$9,600 | $9,400–$14,800 | $11,800 |
| 200 ft | $5,600–$12,800 | $11,200–$18,400 | $14,400 |
| 300 ft | $8,400–$19,200 | $14,800–$25,600 | $19,600 |
| 400 ft | $11,200–$25,600 | $18,400–$32,800 | $24,800 |
| 500 ft | $14,000–$32,000 | $22,000–$40,000 | $30,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Charlottesville area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Charlottesville, VA
Central Virginia Piedmont with Blue Ridge Complex gneiss and Catoctin greenstone; Rivanna River watershed; saprolite-over-bedrock aquifer system
The average residential well in Charlottesville is 230 feet deep and costs approximately $10,120 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $28 to $64 per foot, which is 35% above the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Charlottesville area is the Piedmont / Blue Ridge Complex Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Albemarle County well permit; VA DEQ; $75-$150; suburban/rural fringe heavily reliant on wells
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