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Magnolia and Houston, TX Area · Since 1979

Water Well Drilling & Installation

Residential · Irrigation · Commercial · Full Installation

45+ years of rotary rig drilling across Montgomery, Harris, Waller, Grimes, Washington, Anderson, and surrounding counties. As experienced water well drilling contractors, we drill to depth, case it right, and stand behind every well with a guaranteed workmanship warranty. TDLR Licensed.

B-E Waterwell drilling rig on site in the Houston area

Water Well Drilling & Installation in the Magnolia and Houston Areas

New construction or emergency redrill — B-E Waterwell drills new residential and commercial wells across the greater Houston area and surrounding counties, from permit to first drop of water in your glass. 45+ years, 1,000+ happy customers. Every well we drill is registered, cased to fit your needs and pressure cemented, and fully developed before the pump is set.

Whether you need new residential well drilling in Magnolia, an irrigation well on a Waller County acreage property, or a high-capacity commercial well in Conroe — the process is the same: we assess your site, pull the permit, drill to the right aquifer, and finish the job in writing with a workmanshipwarranty. We don't cut corners because your water supply is not the place to cut corners and regret it in 5 years.

Everything Included in Every New Well

At B-E Waterwell, we know how important your water is — we take pride in providing the best workmanship and quality materials for your well.

Rotary Rig Drilling

Truck-mounted rotary rig drilled to your target aquifer with a complete geological log for your records.

Proper Casing & Screen

Casing and screen type matched to your well conditions, pressure cemented in place for long-term performance.

Well Development

Full aquifer development to clear drilling fluids, remove fines, and maximize sustainable production yield.

Submersible Pump & Motor

Franklin Electric submersible pump and motor sized to your household demand — installed and wired at the wellhead.

Pressure Tank

Correctly sized pressure tank with pressure switch, gauge, and main shut-off for reliable system pressure.

Permits

All GCD permits and the driller’s completion report.

From Permit to First Drop of Water

01

Site Assessment

We visit your property, review county geology records, and identify the best drill location before quoting.

02

Permit Application

We file with your local Groundwater Conservation District. Approval typically takes 5–10 business days.

03

Drilling Day

Our rotary rig mobilizes to your site. We drill to aquifer depth, set casing, and develop the well — typically completed in 3-4 days.

04

Pump & Tank

Submersible pump, drop pipe, pressure tank, and all surface equipment installed and connected to your home’s electrical.

05

Final Inspection

System pressure test and completion paperwork signed. Your well is live.

Water Well Drilling Cost in the Magnolia and Houston Areas

Pricing built around your projectPricing depends on your location, well depth, static water level, and equipment selection — call us to discuss your project. A complete residential well includes drill, case, pump, pressure tank, and all permits, quoted with an itemized written estimate and no surprises on billing day.

Depth

More footage means more casing and more drilling time. Expect higher costs in Harris County East where aquifers are deeper.

Casing Diameter

Standard residential wells use 4" casing. Higher-demand applications may require larger casing.

Pump Specification

Pump sizing is matched to your household demand and static water level. Larger homes may need higher horsepower.

Water Well Drilling FAQs

Depth depends on your county and target aquifer. Montgomery County wells typically reach the water-bearing zone at 180–320 ft. Harris County NW wells access the water-bearing zone at 180–360 ft. Harris County East (Humble, Kingwood) wells reach the water-bearing zone at 240–440 ft. Waller County wells run 160–300 ft. We assess every property and quote the actual depth we expect to drill.

Start to finish — including permit — typically runs 1–2 weeks. Permit approval from your local groundwater conservation district usually takes 5–10 business days. Once the permit is in hand, drilling and system installation is typically completed in 3-4 days on-site.

Registration is always required through your local Groundwater Conservation District. Whether a permit is also required depends on your county and well type, and timelines vary accordingly. B-E Waterwell handles all of it for you.

Every well includes: rotary rig drilling, geological log, proper casing, pressure cementing, appropriate screening, full well development, a Franklin Electric submersible pump and motor, drop pipe, pressure tank, pressure switch and gauge, main shut-off, electrical wiring at the wellhead, all GCD permits, and the driller's completion report.

Pricing depends on your location, well depth, static water level, and equipment selection — call us to discuss your project.

We have serviced more than 5,000 wells across the Houston area since 1979 and back every well with a guaranteed workmanship warranty. Every well we drill is registered, properly cased and pressure cemented, and developed before the pump is set. We don't cut corners — your water supply is not the place to cut corners and regret it in 5 years.

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