Need a new well drilled? We take it from raw ground to running water.
Building on new land, expanding the farm, or watching an old well finally run dry? Dexter Well Services drills, casts, and completes new water wells across the Shenandoah Valley — permit to potable, all from one family-owned, Virginia-certified crew.
If your water source can't be repaired, you don't need a patch — you need a well.
Some problems are bigger than a pump or a pressure tank. When the water itself is the problem, drilling a new, properly cased well is the fix that actually lasts. You likely need a new well if:
You're building on raw land
New construction or a new homesite with no existing water source. We site, permit, and drill before the first faucet ever turns on.
Your old well ran dry or collapsed
Shallow and dug wells fail — water tables drop, casings give out. A modern drilled well reaches deeper, more reliable water.
Your water failed a test
Persistent contamination or a failed coliform/E. coli test on an old, shallow well is often best solved by drilling clean, deep, and properly grouted.
You're expanding the farm
More livestock, new irrigation, or a second structure can outrun a single well. We add capacity sized for the way your land actually works.
How we drill your well — clear, permitted, and tested at every step.
Drilling a well in Virginia isn't just boring a hole in the ground. It's a regulated build with standards, permits, and paperwork. Here's our Borehole-to-Faucet Process — exactly how the job runs, and what we handle for you at every depth.
Site evaluation
We walk the property, factor in your home or farm's water needs, local geology, and setbacks from septic, property lines, and structures to choose the best drilling location.
Permitting
Virginia requires a construction permit from your local health department for nearly every new drinking-water well. We coordinate the application and approval so the site is cleared before the rig arrives. We handle it
Drilling the borehole
Our rig drills down to reliable water-bearing rock. By Virginia law, a Master-certified Water Well Systems Provider is on-site for every drill — that's who's running your job, not a subcontractor you've never met. Master cert. on-site
Casing & grouting
We install steel casing and grout the annular space to state standards. This is what seals out surface runoff and shallow contamination — the difference between a well that stays clean and one that doesn't.
Well development & flow test
We clear the new well and measure its yield, so you know it produces enough water for your household, livestock, or irrigation before we move on.
Pump & pressure tank
We set the pump and pressure tank sized to your well and usage — using the same quality Grundfos pumps and stainless components we stand behind on every job.
Water testing & handoff
New wells are tested for bacteria like coliform and E. coli before they're put into service. We confirm safe, flowing water and walk you through your new system. Water tested
The whole well. One number to call.
Most folks don't realize a new well usually means hiring three trades — a driller, a pump installer, and a plumber — and praying they coordinate. We're all three. When the water's flowing, there's one name on the warranty and one team that owns the result.
- Wells are all we do. Not a plumber who also drills — a focused well crew. That means faster jobs and fewer callbacks.
- We understand the stress. Our roots are in local farming. We know what it costs you when there's no water for the house or the herd.
- We're your neighbors. Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County — this is home, not a service territory on a map.
- We do it right. Quality pumps, proper casing, honest pricing, and warrantied work backed by decades of local experience.
Three trades vs. one Dexter crew
4.7 stars, 35+ years, and a lot of families running on Dexter water.
"We have clear water once again, even after heavy rains."
— Mike Ledbetter, Churchville, VA"Cory diagnosed the problem in minutes — now we’ve got clean water."
— Verified Google reviewNo mystery pricing. You'll know the number before the rig rolls.
Every property is different, so every well is quoted on its own. Three things move the price more than anything else — and we'll walk you through all three before you commit to a dollar.
How deep we drill
Depth to reliable water is the single biggest factor. We can't promise where the water is until we drill — but we're straight with you about what's typical for your area.
What's underground
Hard rock in the Blue Ridge and Piedmont drills slower than valley ground. Geology affects both the depth and the work to get through it.
Pump & tank choice
Casing, the pump, the pressure tank, and any water treatment round out the system. We size it to your real usage — not the most expensive option on the shelf.
Our promise: a clear, written quote up front and honest pricing with no surprises. If something underground changes the scope, you hear about it before any extra work happens — not after.
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Serving Staunton & the Shenandoah Valley
From our Staunton shop, we drill new wells for homes, farms, and small businesses across the Valley. If you're nearby and don't see your town, call — odds are we cover you.
Staunton-based, neighbor-focused
One local, family-owned crew — from your first call to clean running water.
Drilling a well, answered straight.
How long does it take to get a new well?
Do I need a permit — and who gets it?
How deep will my well need to be?
How do I know the water will be safe?
Can you handle a well for my farm or livestock?
Do you only drill, or handle the whole system?
Ready to put reliable water on your land?
Tell us about your property and we'll give you a clear, no-surprises quote. Family-owned, Virginia-certified, and right down the road.