Culpeper, VA Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
220 ft
Cost / Foot
$26–$62
Total Project
$9,240
vs. National Avg
23% above avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Culpeper, VA Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,600–$6,200 | $7,400–$11,000 | $9,000 |
| 150 ft | $3,900–$9,300 | $9,100–$14,500 | $11,500 |
| 200 ft | $5,200–$12,400 | $10,800–$18,000 | $14,000 |
| 300 ft | $7,800–$18,600 | $14,200–$25,000 | $19,000 |
| 400 ft | $10,400–$24,800 | $17,600–$32,000 | $24,000 |
| 500 ft | $13,000–$31,000 | $21,000–$39,000 | $29,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Culpeper area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County in the heart of the Culpeper Basin; Triassic-Jurassic sedimentary rock with productive Manassas Sandstone aquifer
The average residential well in Culpeper is 220 feet deep and costs approximately $9,240 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $26 to $62 per foot, which is 23% above the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Culpeper area is the Culpeper Basin / Manassas Sandstone Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Culpeper County well permit; VA DEQ; $75-$150; town and county split between municipal and well water
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