Well-drilling tools & planning resources.
Prepare quote questions, collect local records and equipment details, compare water-delivery and storage inputs, research permits and credentials, and organize testing questions with 12 free pages.
Well Cost Quote Planner
Compare quote scope, inclusions, exclusions, currency, and ongoing-cost questions. This page does not calculate a property price or payback.
Local Well-Depth Planning Checklist
Gather property and local well-record details. The estimator is currently unavailable.
Plan the site and approvals
Well Setback Research Checker
Explore dated well and septic setback references for 50 states and DC, with conditions, exceptions and unknowns. Educational research only.
Well Permit Research by Location
Find permit-research resources, then ask the responsible authority what applies to the location and proposed work.
Well-Driller Credential Resources
Find credential-research resources, then confirm current requirements and exceptions with the responsible authority.
Size water delivery
Pump Head and Flow Calculator
Explore pump head from known water-level, pressure and pipe-loss inputs. Educational use; no equipment recommendation.
Will My Well Keep Up?
Compare chosen household demand with documented usable supply, with a separate two-hour planning comparison. Educational use.
Low-Yield Well Storage Calculator
Explore usable stored water, refill and shortfalls during a stated period of even demand. Educational use; no tank recommendation.
Test or troubleshoot
Water-Quality Testing Guide
Build a starting testing checklist; use a certified laboratory and local health guidance.
Well Disinfection Calculator
Explore Vermont Health’s bleach calculation, with stated limits, source details and testing guidance.
New Well vs. Repair Helper
Organize symptoms and likely next checks before an on-site diagnosis.
Plan a geothermal borefield
Geothermal Loop Planning Checklist
Gather building, site, and proposed-system details. The estimator is currently unavailable.
Use each page for its stated task.
Working calculators, checklists, and research selectors have different purposes.
Check each page’s availability, coverage, and limits before relying on it.
Confirm project-specific decisions with the responsible authority or appropriate local professional.
Ready to compare local drillers?
Browse listed contractors and contact them directly. Before hiring, confirm the contractor's current licence, insurance and quote scope with the appropriate authority.