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Water Well Drilling Contractors in Maine
31+ licensed ME well drilling companies. Average project cost: $12,624 · $30–$70/ft · 263-ft avg depth.
Well Drilling in Maine: What to Know
Before hiring a well driller in Maine, here's the local cost data, geology, and permit rules that affect your project. Jump to licensed contractors below or see our full Maine cost guide.
Avg. Project Cost
$12,624
Per Foot
$30–$70
Avg. Depth
263 ft
Permit Cost
$50-$200
Geology & Depth
Maine's geology is predominantly Paleozoic metamorphic and igneous bedrock — granite, gneiss, and schist — requiring wells to intersect water-bearing fractures. Glacial sand and gravel deposits in river valleys can provide shallower, higher-yielding alternatives where available.
Most residential wells in Maine are drilled to 263 feet, with a typical range of 80–600 feet. Water table depth: 50-200 feet in sand and gravel deposits; 100-500+ feet in bedrock wells depending on fracture occurrence.
Permits & Licensing
Maine requires all well drillers to be licensed by the Maine Well Drillers Commission. A separate pump installer license is also required. No homeowner exemption.
Permit authority: Maine Department of Health and Human Services; local plumbing inspectors coordinate permits in many towns. Expect $50-$200 in permit fees.
Primary Aquifer
Fractured Bedrock Aquifers / Sand and Gravel Aquifers. About 45% of Maine households use private wells — one of the highest rates in the nation — reflecting the state's rural character.
Best drilling months: April through November; frost penetration of 4-5 feet and snow accumulation make winter drilling impractical in most areas.
Common Water Quality Concerns
Maine well water commonly contains: arsenic, radon, uranium, manganese, hardness, PFAS near military bases. A comprehensive water test after drilling (typically $150–$500) will identify which treatments, if any, your well needs.
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Bowdoin, Maine
Well Drilling Costs in Maine
Average project cost: $12,624
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