Find Water Well Drillers

Well Drilling Companies in Midland, TX

5 water well contractor profiles serving the Midland, Texas area.

Local contractor profiles

Water well contractors in Midland, TX

Need a new well drilled, or need to get your water flowing again?

Find local contractors who drill new wells and handle pump and pressure problems, including calls where water has stopped. Ask for a full written scope before any work starts.

Quote request

Request local well service quotes

We'll send your request to nearby well providers who may be able to help so you can compare quotes.

Filter contractorsTap to open

Filter

Services

Trust & availability

Language

5 total contractors in this city

Cost guide

Typical 2026 well service costs in Midland, Texas

Bands are typical contractor quotes; final price depends on depth, casing, pump, permits, and site access.

Full system

$14K–$25K

Pump repair

$850–$2.8K

Pump install

$3.5K–$6.5K

Well rehab

$1.5K–$4K

Get an itemized quote that covers drilling, casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and startup before any rig mobilizes — a written scope is your best protection.

What buyers around Midland keep asking

Which Midland well contractors also serve Odessa and the Permian Basin?

Ask each Midland contractor to spell out the all-in price—drilling, casing, pumps, pressure tanks, trenching, startup, and testing—before the rig shows up so you understand the real scope.

What should a Midland water well quote include beyond drilling footage?

Use each directory profile as a starting point, then ask the contractor what depth ranges, local geology, and extra rig hours could change the final price around Midland.

How do West Texas depth, casing, and pump requirements affect the final installed price?

Ask whether the contractor can explain common water issues near Midland, such as hardness, iron, sulfur, sediment, or bacteria, and whether pump, filtration, and testing coordination is included.

Can they show you their license number, bonding, and insurance before work starts?

Directory details are a starting point only. Ask the contractor for current license numbers, bonding, insurance certificates, and permit guidance, then verify requirements with the appropriate state or local agency.

What happens if they drill and don't find enough water?

Ask each contractor to explain dry-hole or low-yield policies in writing so you know what is billable before drilling starts.

Why homeowners in Midland hire water well drillers

Midland-area buyers often compare West Texas well companies for drilling, pump service, maintenance, and rural properties where the final job depends on more than a per-foot drilling price. A useful quote should explain drilling, casing, pump setup, pressure equipment, water testing, service response, and what changes if the well needs more depth.

Around Midland and the Permian Basin, buyers should ask how depth, rig access, casing, pump sizing, water quality, and service availability affect the total installed system before choosing a contractor.

Contractor lookup disclaimer

Find Water Well Drillers is a directory lookup resource, not an endorsement or licensing authority. Always verify current licensing, insurance, permits, service area, and written scope directly with the contractor and the relevant state agency.

Free hiring checklist

Water Well Contractor Hiring Checklist

Use this before requesting bids in Midland, Texas. Twenty questions to ask each contractor — covering quote scope, licensing, pump and casing details, and dry-hole policy — so you can compare apples to apples.

Quote scope

  • Drilling labor only, or full system (drilling + casing + pump + pressure tank + wire + trenching + startup + testing)?
  • Per-foot drilling rate and what it includes / excludes
  • Site-prep, access, and mobilization fees broken out separately
  • Permits — who pulls them, who pays the fees
  • Written change-order policy if depth or scope expands mid-job

License and insurance

  • Current state water well drilling license number (verify with the state agency)
  • Certificate of insurance — general liability and workers' comp
  • Bonded? Bond amount and bond company
  • Years operating under the current business name
  • Local references with completed wells you can call

Pump, casing, and tank

  • Pump type recommended (submersible vs jet) and HP / GPM rating
  • Casing material (steel vs PVC), wall thickness, and grouting plan
  • Pressure tank size and brand; pressure switch settings
  • Wiring, conduit run, and electrical hookup — included or contractor responsibility
  • Startup, shock chlorination, and water sampling included or extra

Dry-hole and yield policy

  • What happens if the borehole is dry — full charge, partial, or none?
  • What yield (GPM) is the contractor targeting before stopping?
  • Hydrofracturing or re-drill options and pricing if yield is low
  • Warranty period on workmanship; what voids it
  • Annual inspection / maintenance plan availability and cost

Print this page or copy the checklist into your notes. There is no email gate. The directory is free and contractor profiles are listed so you can compare options before contacting a contractor.