About Well Drilling Methods
Rotary and air hammer systems drill a hole in the rock. These methods are popular because they are fast. Often the well is completed in a day. The equipment is large and expensive.
Cable tool drilling crushes the rock with slow impact forces which opens nearby fractures in the process. It is much slower, but is a time-proven method. Water travels through aquifers (water bearing cracks) in the rock. You can see this sometimes on rock faces of cliffs, or along the highway. The equipment is old-school and the basis of cable-tool drilling hasn’t changed in over 100 years.
Site Assessments for new locations
We will assess your site for building planning and zoning application requirements, We will advise on the feasibility of, and best location for your well considering building locations, septic systems and other potential sources of contaminates.