Peterborough, NH Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
260 ft
Cost / Foot
$34–$76
Total Project
$13,520
vs. National Avg
80% above avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Peterborough, NH Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $3,400–$7,600 | $8,200–$12,400 | $10,000 |
| 150 ft | $5,100–$11,400 | $10,300–$16,600 | $13,000 |
| 200 ft | $6,800–$15,200 | $12,400–$20,800 | $16,000 |
| 300 ft | $10,200–$22,800 | $16,600–$29,200 | $22,000 |
| 400 ft | $13,600–$30,400 | $20,800–$37,600 | $28,000 |
| 500 ft | $17,000–$38,000 | $25,000–$46,000 | $34,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Peterborough area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Peterborough, NH
Monadnock Region with thin glacial drift over Littleton Formation schist and quartzite; Contoocook River valley has some stratified drift
The average residential well in Peterborough is 260 feet deep and costs approximately $13,520 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $34 to $76 per foot, which is 80% above the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Peterborough area is the Monadnock Region Crystalline Bedrock Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Peterborough; NH DES well permit; $100-$200
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