Who drills new wells in Staunton and Augusta County?
Dexter Well Services drills new wells and installs complete water systems across Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro and nearby towns. One local, family-owned crew handles the permit, drilling, casing and grouting, flow test, pump and pressure tank, water line and water testing, then services the system after.
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 and casings give out. A modern drilled well reaches deeper, more reliable water.
Your water failed a test
Persistent contamination or a failed coliform or 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.
If your well still makes water but has turned muddy or cloudy, the casing may have failed instead, and a well liner is the fix. A liner repairs a well that produces; drilling replaces one that does not.
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 and rural property wells
- Replacement wells
- Well pump installation
- Pressure tank installation
- Water line installation
- Water treatment options
- Well inspections and 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.
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.
Casing and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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.
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 are 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
| The job | Hiring separately |
|---|---|
| Drilling the well | A separate driller |
| Pump and tank install | On you to coordinate |
| Tying it into the house | On you to find a plumber |
| Who is responsible | Finger-pointing |
The Dexter way: one team, one warranty, from the borehole to the faucet.
35+ years, and a lot of families running on Dexter water.
35+
Years of experience
5-Year
Pump and tank warranty
5.0
Google rating in Staunton, 21 reviews
“We have clear water once again, even after heavy rains.”
“I would highly recommend Dexter Well Service. Very responsive on phone. I lost water in my home and they replaced pressure tank and switch to my well. Thanks to them we have water now with more pressure than before.”
How 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 and 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.
The Dexter Clean-Water Promise
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. For what drives the number, read how much it costs to drill a well in Virginia.
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 and replacement
- Pressure tank repair and replacement
- Water line repair
- Water storage systems
- Water treatment equipment
- Low-pressure and no-water fixes
- Sediment, odor and dirty-water problems
Where does Dexter drill wells?
From Staunton, 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
- Waynesboro
- Verona
- Fishersville
- Stuarts Draft
- Churchville
- Augusta County
Staunton-based, neighbor-focused. One local, family-owned crew, from your first call to clean running water. Staunton: 618 C St, Staunton, VA 24401, 540.820.0376. In Culpeper County, call 540.718.9267.
Drilling a well, answered straight.
How long does it take to get a new well?
Plan on a few weeks from your first call to running water. The drilling itself is usually quick; it's the health-department permit review and water testing that take the most time. We'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific job up front.
Do I need a permit, and who gets it?
Yes. Virginia requires a construction permit from your local health department for nearly every new drinking-water well. We coordinate that for you so the site is approved before we drill. You don't have to navigate the paperwork alone.
How deep will my well need to be?
It depends on your property and the geology beneath it: depth to reliable water varies a lot across the Valley and Piedmont. We'll tell you what's typical in your area, but no straight-talking driller can promise an exact depth before drilling. What we can promise is a clear quote and direct answers.
How do I know the water will be safe?
New wells are tested for bacteria like coliform and E. coli before they go into service, and we case and grout the well to seal out surface contamination. If a test flags anything, we'll talk you through filtration or treatment options.
Can you handle a well for my farm or livestock?
Absolutely. Agricultural and livestock wells are core to what we do. We size the well and pump to your real demand, whether that's a herd, irrigation, or a remote field. Off-grid options like solar pumps are available for cabins and far corners of the property.
Do you only drill, or handle the whole system?
The whole system. We drill, case, develop, set the pump and pressure tank, test the water, and connect it: one crew, one warranty. No coordinating separate driller, pump, and plumbing contractors.
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.