Wake Forest, NC Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
180 ft
Cost / Foot
$24–$55
Total Project
$6,840
vs. National Avg
9% below avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Wake Forest, NC Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,400–$5,500 | $7,200–$10,300 | $8,600 |
| 150 ft | $3,600–$8,250 | $8,800–$13,450 | $10,900 |
| 200 ft | $4,800–$11,000 | $10,400–$16,600 | $13,200 |
| 300 ft | $7,200–$16,500 | $13,600–$22,900 | $17,800 |
| 400 ft | $9,600–$22,000 | $16,800–$29,200 | $22,400 |
| 500 ft | $12,000–$27,500 | $20,000–$35,500 | $27,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Wake Forest area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Wake Forest, NC
Triassic Durham Basin sedimentary rock (mudstone and sandstone) with diabase intrusions; fractured rock aquifer with variable yields
The average residential well in Wake Forest is 180 feet deep and costs approximately $6,840 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $24 to $55 per foot, which is 9% below the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Wake Forest area is the Durham Basin / Triassic Sedimentary Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Wake County well permit; NC DEQ; $100-$200; rapidly growing area with many new wells
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