Lake Placid, NY Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
250 ft
Cost / Foot
$35–$80
Total Project
$13,750
vs. National Avg
83% above avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Lake Placid, NY Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $3,500–$8,000 | $8,300–$12,800 | $10,300 |
| 150 ft | $5,250–$12,000 | $10,450–$17,200 | $13,450 |
| 200 ft | $7,000–$16,000 | $12,600–$21,600 | $16,600 |
| 300 ft | $10,500–$24,000 | $16,900–$30,400 | $22,900 |
| 400 ft | $14,000–$32,000 | $21,200–$39,200 | $29,200 |
| 500 ft | $17,500–$40,000 | $25,500–$48,000 | $35,500 |
*Costs are estimates based on Lake Placid area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Lake Placid, NY
Adirondack Mountains Precambrian anorthosite and gneiss; thin glacial drift over extremely hard crystalline bedrock; deep wells with low yields
The average residential well in Lake Placid is 250 feet deep and costs approximately $13,750 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $35 to $80 per foot, which is 83% above the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Lake Placid area is the Adirondack Crystalline Bedrock Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Essex County well permit; NY DEC; $50-$100; hard rock drilling significantly increases costs
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