A: Part of the drilling process includes removing cuttings from the borehole we drill during well construction. To contain & dispose of the cuttings we usually dig two pits beside the drilling rig. These pits vary in size based on well size & depth. Generally they are +/- 3ft wide x 6ft long x 4ft deep. Drilling fluid is circulated through the pits where the cuttings settle out and the drilling fluid is reused. We will cover the pits when the well is complete.. For a period of time the covered pits will be soft.
Option:
If you do not want pits dug in your yard there is a solution. We can use portable above grade pits instead of digging the pits. When we use the above ground pits we also bring a vacuum tank to remove all of the drill cuttings and fluid from your yard. This does require an additional crew member, an additional truck, the vacuum tank to dispose of fluid and drill cuttings off site, therefore there is a charge for this service. We will be glad to price this service for you upon request.
Having a private well at home means gaining complete control over your water supply. You don’t have to worry about usage restrictions or unexpected shut-offs. A private well can also be an attractive asset that drives up a home’s value.
Before you decide to get your own well, you need to understand what that entails. For instance, do you know how long well drilling will take? Find out the answer to that question and learn about other relevant topics by continuing with this article.
How long will it take for a professional company to finish drilling your private well? There are two ways to answer that question.
If you’re just talking about the actual water well drilling, the process is relatively short. The drilling may take around four to six hours.
Now, if you want to know how long the installation of the private well will take from pre-installation up to the point where you can get clean water, that will take a while. The timeline for that entire project may span two weeks.
To better understand why private well installation takes as long as it does, we need to discuss the phases involved.
You cannot just start drilling on your property right away if you want a private well. Before you get to that point, you need to complete the pre-installation phase.
The pre-installation phase involves identifying the right spot for the private well. The drilling company you hired can tell you where your private well should go.
Once a spot is selected, you will need to secure permits for your project. Your professional partners can also help you secure those necessary permits.
More often than not, the length of the pre-installation will depend on how quickly the permits are released. If things go well, the permits may be available in just a couple of days. Unfortunately, the release of the permits may also take up to a week.
Next up is the drilling phase. During this phase, the professionals will use a power drill to create an opening 100 feet deep in the ground.
Depending on your property’s characteristics, this process may be completed in around four hours. Even if your property does not present ideal conditions, this part of the process should still be completed in about six hours or so.
The installation stage involves pouring the cement to serve as the base of your well along with installing the necessary pieces of equipment. This phase of the project ends when your well is sealed.
Installing your private well will take about one to two days.
With the private well installed, you just need to check if the water coming from it is safe to use. Water testing takes around two to three days. Don’t skimp on water testing because doing so could jeopardize your health.
Drilling a private well requires a significant time commitment, but it will be worth it in the end. You can solve many of your water supply-related woes by drilling that private well.
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