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Water Well Drilling Contractors in Florida
100+ licensed FL well drilling companies. Average project cost: $7,000 · $25–$55/ft · 200-ft avg depth.
Well Drilling in Florida: What to Know
Before hiring a well driller in Florida, here's the local cost data, geology, and permit rules that affect your project. Jump to licensed contractors below or see our full Florida cost guide.
Avg. Project Cost
$7,000
Per Foot
$25–$55
Avg. Depth
200 ft
Permit Cost
$100-$400
Geology & Depth
Florida sits atop massive limestone formations that form the Floridan Aquifer, one of the most productive in the world. The porous karst geology allows relatively easy drilling, though encountering voids and cavities is common and can complicate well construction.
Most residential wells in Florida are drilled to 200 feet, with a typical range of 40–500 feet. Water table depth: 10-40 feet for the surficial aquifer; 100-500 feet for the confined Floridan Aquifer depending on location.
Permits & Licensing
Florida requires all water well contractors to hold a license from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Licensed pump installers handle separate pump work. No homeowner exemption for drilling.
Permit authority: Water Management Districts (five regional districts: SFWMD, SJRWMD, SWFWMD, SRWMD, NWFWMD) issue consumptive use permits; county health departments issue construction permits. Expect $100-$400 in permit fees.
Primary Aquifer
Floridan Aquifer System (Upper and Lower). About 12% of Florida households have private wells, but the number is much higher in rural areas of north-central Florida and the Panhandle.
Best drilling months: October through May; the wet season (June-September) raises water tables and can flood drill sites.
Common Water Quality Concerns
Florida well water commonly contains: hydrogen sulfide, hardness, iron, tannins, saltwater intrusion, bacteria. A comprehensive water test after drilling (typically $150–$500) will identify which treatments, if any, your well needs.
Well Drilling Contractors by City in Florida
Looking for drillers in a specific Florida metro area? Browse local cost data and find contractors near these cities:
100 contractors found
Belleview, Florida
Homosassa, Florida
Gibsonton, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Umatilla, Florida
Inverness, Florida
Greenville, Florida
Summerfield, Florida
Leesburg, Florida
Brooksville, Florida
Hernando, Florida
Westville, Florida
Fort White, Florida
Nokomis, Florida
Deltona, Florida
Middleburg, Florida
Plant City, Florida
Defuniak Springs, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Ocala, Florida
Well Drilling Costs in Florida
Average project cost: $7,000
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