Well Drilling · St. Johns County
Well Drilling in St. Augustine, FL
Whether you're building on a wooded lot west of town or replacing a well that can no longer keep up, a new well is a long-term investment in your property's water supply. Simply Well and Pump drills new wells for homes and agricultural properties across St. Augustine and St. Johns County, starting with a clear look at your site and how you plan to use the water.
Serving St. Johns County
Licensed Well Contractor
Overview
What goes into drilling a new well
Drilling a water well is more than putting a hole in the ground. The well has to reach a dependable water-bearing formation, be cased and sealed to keep surface water out, and be sized for the pump that will eventually draw from it. In northeast Florida, drinking water wells commonly draw from the Floridan aquifer, while shallower wells in the surficial aquifer are often used for lawn and garden irrigation. Which approach makes sense depends on the property and the purpose of the well.
Before any equipment arrives, we talk through your water needs — a single household, a home with irrigation, livestock or a shop — and review the site for rig access, required setbacks and the best location for the well. Florida requires a permit to construct a water well, and in St. Johns County that permit is issued through the St. Johns River Water Management District. We explain that process so you know what to expect.
Once the well is drilled, it still needs a pump, pressure tank and plumbing to deliver water to the house. If you want the complete system handled in one project, see our water well installation service.
Common Reasons
Why St. Augustine property owners call us for a new well
New construction
Homes and outbuildings beyond the reach of a public water line — common in the rural parts of St. Johns County — need their own supply before anyone can move in.
An old well that can't keep up
Older wells may produce less water over time, or were never sized for how a property is used today. A well inspection can show whether the well or the equipment is the limit.
Irrigation and agriculture
Lawns, gardens, livestock and farm fields around Hastings and Elkton can demand far more water than a household, and a separate irrigation well is often the practical answer.
Construction problems with an older well
Persistent sediment or changes in water quality can sometimes be traced to how an older well was built. A properly constructed replacement may be part of the solution.
Our Process
Our well drilling process
- 1
Talk through your needs
Tell us about the property, the water you need and any existing well. We'll ask the questions that shape the plan.
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Site review and permit
We review the site, choose a location that meets setback requirements and handle the permit with the water management district.
- 3
Drill and construct
The rig drills the well, casing is installed and grouted to seal out surface water, and the well is developed to clear sediment.
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Completion and next steps
We explain how the well performed and what's needed to finish the system — including sealing any old well being replaced.
Why Simply Well and Pump
Why choose Simply Well and Pump
Free estimates on every job, same day service available, and a team that handles drilling, pumps, inspections and abandonment for St. Augustine and St. Johns County properties.
One team for the whole job
We drill wells, install and replace pumps, inspect wells and abandon old ones, so your project doesn't pass between contractors.
Clear explanations
You'll know what we're proposing and why before any work begins.
Free estimates
Every job starts with a free estimate, so you can plan with real numbers.
Licensed and insured
We're a licensed well contractor, and our work follows Florida's water well construction rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Well Drilling questions, answered
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Other ways we can help
Planning a new well in St. Augustine?
Call 904-796-4688 to talk through your project, or request a free estimate online. Same day service is available.