How much water can I expect from a well?  Most of the wells we drill can supply more water than the customer needs.  There are areas, however, where water resources are limited or not present.  Give us a call and we will be glad to tell you what you can expect at your location.

What kind of water quality can I expect from a well?  More than 90% of deep wells produce very desirable water and require no filtration to please the owners.  There are areas, however, that are exceptions to this rule and we would be happy to discuss the potential water quality you could expect at your location.

Is well water safe to drink?  Yes!  Well water is usually the safest source of drinking water available.  Most dep well water entered the ground hundreds or ever thousands of years ago, before there were any man made chemicals around.  Well water is not as vulnerable to pollution, contamination and disease as the sources of water where municipalities typically get their water.

I've heard of problem wells, how can I know my well will be good?   Wells drilled 20 to 30 or more years ago were usually not constructed to the kind of standards used today.  Unfortunately, there are still contractors today who don't put out the effort or material to complete wells to the standards that are available today.  Choosing your contractor carefully is the key to getting a well you will be happy with.

How long will my well supply water?  Wells drilled 40 or 50 years ago still produce water and are in use every day.  The wells which have been abandoned usually have been abandoned because the steel casing has rusted out, not because of lack of water.  The PVC casing used today will last indefinitely, and wells drilled today should still be producing water many decades from now.

How deep will my well be?   Well depths vary dramatically from area to area.  We have drilled wells from as little as 28'deep to as deep as 1100' depending on the location and the customers' requirements.  We have drilled over 1400 wells since 1984, we have probably drilled a well near you.   Give us a call and we'll be glad to let you know what depth to expect a well in your location.

When should I have my well drilled?  If you are building a house, the well should be put in first.  Your building contractor will need water for a number of things during the construction of your home.  C. Miller Drilling works year round and can drill your well any month of the year.

How long does it take to get a well drilled?  Our work load varies from as little as a week or two weeks to as much as two months.  Give us a call and we will tell what our lead time is.  Once on site, we usually complete a well and pump installation in two to five days.

Do I have to get a permit to drill a well?  In northeast Texas a permit is not required to drill a water well.

How much space is required to drill a well?  Our equipment setup varies depending on the layout of your property, trees, walkways, driveways, etc...  When you are ready to schedule your project, we will be glad to meet with you and help you select your drilling location.  Suffice it to say we almost always find a way to get in and get the job done.  Where there is a will there is a way .

What laws govern where I can drill a well?  Standard regulations require that a well be 100' from septic field lines, 50' from the septic tank or property lines.  There are special provisions that allow a well to be drilled 50' from septic field lines, and 5' from property lines. Of course power line and other utility right of ways must not be infringed upon, and underground power, water, phone, or other lines have to be planned around.

How often will my pump need service?  Most pump systems function for years without the need of service or maintenance.  Most service calls consist of very minor problems such as fire ants in the pressure switch.   Keep fire ants away and your service calls will be kept at a minimum.

How can I best choose my well driller?  Choosing your well driller is an important decision.  Experience, honesty, character, intelligence and equipment all contribute to the competence level of contractors.  Reputation and professionalism are good starting points, ask for references and ask pointed questions about guarantees.  Does the contractor provide a guarantee in writing?  How long has the contractor been in business?  Have they drilled any wells nearby?  Remember, the lowest price is usually a reflection of what a contractor plans to put into a job.  Also, what happens if your driller or his employee is hurt on your property?  Does he have Workmen's Compensation?  Many don't.  What if his equipment damages your property?   What if it hurts you or your family?  Does the contractor have general liability insurance.  Many don't.

Is C. Miller Drilling a licensed well drilling company?  Yes.  Cory Miller holds the coveted and rare Master Texas License - # 02464WI.  John Phillips, lead driller, is also a licensed driller as well as driller Johnny Jetton.

Does C. Miller offer any guarantees?  Yes.  C. Miller Drilling was the first contractor in northeast Texas to advertise a guarantee, and our guarantee remains the best in the industry.  In most of our drilling territory we offer our Four Point Guarantee on deep wells.  The four point guarantee is for five years and is as follows:  1) We guarantee the well to produce water.  2) We guarantee the casing against collapse.   3) We guarantee there will be no commingling of strata (that shallow waters will not mix with the deep water).  4) We guarantee the water to be free of excessive sand.  This is the guarantee that set the standard by which others are judged.  While this guarantee is standard on most deep wells, there are certain areas and projects where we cannot offer it.  Please ask if this guarantee would apply to your project.

Is financing available for well drilling?  Yes.  Banks and Savings & Loans regularly make loans for water wells as home improvement loans.   This method of financing offers the best terms available.  C. Miller Drilling can also help you obtain financing with a finance company which specializes in water wells if traditional financing is not the way to proceed.  Give us a call and we can give you details.