Tijeras, NM Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
320 ft
Cost / Foot
$30–$68
Total Project
$14,720
vs. National Avg
96% above avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Tijeras, NM Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $3,000–$6,800 | $7,800–$11,600 | $9,400 |
| 150 ft | $4,500–$10,200 | $9,700–$15,400 | $12,100 |
| 200 ft | $6,000–$13,600 | $11,600–$19,200 | $14,800 |
| 300 ft | $9,000–$20,400 | $15,400–$26,800 | $20,200 |
| 400 ft | $12,000–$27,200 | $19,200–$34,400 | $25,600 |
| 500 ft | $15,000–$34,000 | $23,000–$42,000 | $31,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Tijeras area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Tijeras, NM
Tijeras Canyon along the Sandia Fault zone; Precambrian granite and Pennsylvanian limestone in complex fault-bounded blocks
The average residential well in Tijeras is 320 feet deep and costs approximately $14,720 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $30 to $68 per foot, which is 96% above the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Tijeras area is the Sandia Mountains / East Mountain Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Bernalillo County well permit; NM OSE; $200-$400; fractured rock yields are highly variable
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