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Dead River Water Wells
Tavares, Florida · Lake County · 14+ years serving local wells
The short version
Dead River Water Wells serves Tavares and surrounding Lake County with residential well drilling.
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What they do
New wells
New private wells and replacement wells. Talk through site conditions, depth estimates, and what's known before drilling begins.
Well rehabilitation
Cleaning, redevelopment, and yield-improvement options for existing wells that aren't producing well.
Pump systems
New pump, pressure tank, and startup equipment. Ask what's included in a complete install price.
Water testing
Water quality and potability testing — bacteria, minerals, nitrates, and flow rate. Ask what a lab report includes and what it costs.
Property types listed: Residential.
Where they work
Dead River Water Wells is listed as serving Tavares, Astatula, Eustis, and Mount Dora. Their home base is Tavares, Lake County. Confirm current coverage and any travel fees directly before scheduling.
Properties & equipment
Listed for residential projects.
Well depth, yield, and water quality
- Depth and yield context
- Typical wells in the Tavares area run 400 ft with residential yields commonly in the 8-20 GPM range
- Water quality context
- Regional water quality discussions often include hard water, iron staining, sulfur odors, and bacteria testing after new well completion
- Depth capacity
- 400 ft
Local well conditions vary a lot by property, geology, and season. Use these regional notes as planning context, not a prediction for your specific site. Confirm what to expect in writing before work starts.
Pricing and scope
$18,000-$32,000 typical all-in for drilling, casing, pump, pressure tank, trenching, and startup depending on depth
This price note is shown only when it has a provider-website source on file. A complete installed well system typically includes drilling, casing, pump, pressure tank, wiring and electrical startup, and water testing. Some quotes also cover permit fees, site restoration, and treatment equipment. Ask the contractor to itemize each of these so you can compare apples to apples across multiple quotes.
What folks say
4.3
57 public reviews listed. Read the original reviews and verify recent experience before hiring.
Common questions
What does a complete water well system in Tavares, Florida typically cost?
$18,000-$32,000 typical all-in for drilling, casing, pump, pressure tank, trenching, and startup depending on depth
Is Dead River Water Wells licensed and insured to drill water wells in Florida?
Directory listings are a starting point — not a license verification service. Ask Dead River Water Wells directly for their current Florida well driller license number and ask to see a certificate of insurance before any work begins. Then verify the license status with your state licensing agency. Requirements vary by service type and jurisdiction.
What area does Dead River Water Wells serve near Tavares and Lake County?
Dead River Water Wells lists service across: Tavares, Astatula, Eustis, Mount Dora. Confirm current coverage and any travel fees directly — service areas can change.
What happens if Dead River Water Wells drills and the well comes in dry or yields too little water?
Dry-hole and low-yield policy is one of the most important things to put in writing before drilling starts. Ask the contractor: do you owe for the attempt if there's no water? What depth triggers their policy? Are options like hydrofracturing, deepening, or a new bore location included? Get the answers in writing — not a verbal assurance.
Before you call
- ✓Describe what you're seeing, not what you've diagnosed. "No water at the faucets since 9 a.m." is more useful than "I think the pump burned out." Let the contractor work from your observations.
- ✓Have your property address and approximate well location ready. If you know when the well was drilled, the depth, or who did the work, mention it — that context speeds up the first call.
- ✓Ask for a written scope before any work begins. A complete install includes drilling, casing, pump, pressure tank, wiring, startup, and testing. A service call should state what's being inspected, what parts might be replaced, and what the trip charge covers.
- ✓Ask what happens if the well doesn't produce enough water. Dry-hole and low-yield policy varies. Get it in writing — including what you'd owe and what options are available — before drilling starts.
- ✓Verify license, insurance, and permit responsibility directly. Confirm active license status with your state agency. Ask who handles permit applications for your county or jurisdiction. Request a current certificate of insurance.
- ✓Clarify access, disturbance, and cleanup expectations before the rig arrives. Ask about equipment access routes, where drilling spoil goes, who is responsible for yard restoration, and whether there's a separate cost for site cleanup.
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