Lancaster, PA Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
180 ft
Cost / Foot
$26–$62
Total Project
$7,560
vs. National Avg
Near average
the $7,500 national avg.
Lancaster, PA 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 Lancaster area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County Piedmont with Ordovician limestone and dolomite (Conestoga Formation); karst terrain with sinkholes and productive carbonate aquifer
The average residential well in Lancaster is 180 feet deep and costs approximately $7,560 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 near the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Lancaster area is the Conestoga / Piedmont Carbonate Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Lancaster County well permit; PA DEP well construction standards; $50-$100
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