Need a new well drilled in Staunton? We drill it and handle the whole water system.
Dexter Well Services drills new wells and installs complete water systems across Staunton, Augusta County, and the surrounding area. From the borehole to the pump, pressure tank, water lines, and treatment — one local, Virginia-certified crew handles the whole job, start to finish.
Do I need a new well, or just a repair?
If the water itself is the problem — not just the pump or pressure tank — a new, properly cased well is usually the real fix. 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.
What does Dexter's well drilling service include?
Everything from the borehole to the faucet. Building new, replacing an old well, or adding water to a rural property — one local crew handles the full installation, then services the system after.
- New well drilling
- Residential well installation
- Farm & rural property wells
- Replacement wells
- Well pump installation
- Pressure tank installation
- Water line installation
- Water treatment options
- Well inspections & troubleshooting
How does Dexter drill a new well?
In seven steps — and we handle the permits, casing, and water testing for you. Drilling a well in Virginia is a regulated build with standards and paperwork, not just boring a hole. Here's exactly how your job runs, from siting the well to safe running water:
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
A complete water system, not just a hole in the ground.
A drilled well is only one part of a working water system — the pump, pressure tank, water lines, and treatment all have to work together. A new well often means hiring three separate trades to pull that off. Dexter is all three. One crew installs and stands behind the whole system, so there's one name on the warranty.
- 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, clear written quotes, 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 reviewHow much does a new well cost?
It depends on your property — so every well is quoted on its own, with no obligation. Three things move the price more than anything else, and we 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 no surprise charges. If something underground changes the scope, you hear about it before any extra work happens — not after.
Get My Well QuoteThe Dexter Clean-Water Promise
What if my existing well stops working?
We fix the wells you already have, not just new ones. If you've got no water, low pressure, or dirty water, we inspect the system and tell you what it actually needs — a repair or a replacement, with the reasoning behind it.
- Well pump repair & replacement
- Pressure tank repair & replacement
- Water line repair
- Water storage systems
- Water treatment equipment
- Low-pressure & no-water fixes
- Sediment, odor & dirty-water problems
Where does Dexter drill wells?
From our Staunton shop, we serve homeowners, builders, farms, and rural properties across Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro, and nearby towns. Don't see yours listed? 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 based right here in Staunton.