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Water Well Drilling Contractors in Colorado
40+ licensed CO well drilling companies. Average project cost: $10,500 · $28–$65/ft · 250-ft avg depth.
Well Drilling in Colorado: What to Know
Before hiring a well driller in Colorado, here's the local cost data, geology, and permit rules that affect your project. Jump to licensed contractors below or see our full Colorado cost guide.
Avg. Project Cost
$10,500
Per Foot
$28–$65
Avg. Depth
250 ft
Permit Cost
$200-$600
Geology & Depth
Colorado's Front Range sits atop the Denver Basin aquifer system with interbedded sandstone and shale layers. The Eastern Plains overlie the Ogallala Formation's sand and gravel, while the Western Slope taps fractured crystalline rock and sedimentary formations.
Most residential wells in Colorado are drilled to 250 feet, with a typical range of 50–700 feet. Water table depth: 50-400 feet along the Front Range; 100-500 feet on the Eastern Plains; highly variable in mountain regions.
Permits & Licensing
Colorado requires all water well contractors to be licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Contractors. No homeowner exemption exists.
Permit authority: Colorado Division of Water Resources (State Engineer's Office); every well requires a permit before drilling. Expect $200-$600 in permit fees.
Primary Aquifer
Denver Basin Aquifer System / Ogallala (High Plains) Aquifer. Approximately 18% of Colorado households rely on domestic wells, primarily in unincorporated areas along the Front Range and in mountain communities.
Best drilling months: April through October in most areas; mountain locations limited to June through September.
Common Water Quality Concerns
Colorado well water commonly contains: uranium, radon, arsenic, iron, manganese, selenium. A comprehensive water test after drilling (typically $150–$500) will identify which treatments, if any, your well needs.
Well Drilling Contractors by City in Colorado
Looking for drillers in a specific Colorado metro area? Browse local cost data and find contractors near these cities:
40 contractors found
Arvada, Colorado
Divide, Colorado
Pine, Colorado
Morrison, Colorado
Estes Park, Colorado
Pueblo, Colorado
Elbert, Colorado
Cañon City, Colorado
Castle Rock, Colorado
Fairplay, Colorado
Well Drilling Costs in Colorado
Average project cost: $10,500
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