Richmond, RI Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
180 ft
Cost / Foot
$30–$70
Total Project
$8,640
vs. National Avg
15% above avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Richmond, RI Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $3,000–$7,000 | $7,800–$11,800 | $9,600 |
| 150 ft | $4,500–$10,500 | $9,700–$15,700 | $12,400 |
| 200 ft | $6,000–$14,000 | $11,600–$19,600 | $15,200 |
| 300 ft | $9,000–$21,000 | $15,400–$27,400 | $20,800 |
| 400 ft | $12,000–$28,000 | $19,200–$35,200 | $26,400 |
| 500 ft | $15,000–$35,000 | $23,000–$43,000 | $32,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Richmond area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Richmond, RI
Wood-Pawcatuck River watershed with glacial stratified drift over Precambrian crystalline rock; valley wells tap productive sand and gravel aquifer
The average residential well in Richmond is 180 feet deep and costs approximately $8,640 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $30 to $70 per foot, which is 15% above the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Richmond area is the Wood-Pawcatuck Stratified Drift Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Richmond well permit; RI DEM; $100-$200; sole source aquifer protections apply
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