New Water Well Drilling in the Texas Hill Country

If you're building on rural land outside city water, a well is usually the first utility you need. Hill Country Well Repair connects landowners with independent, TDLR-licensed water well drillers who serve Comal and Kendall counties.

How a New Well Gets Drilled

1. Check local rules and get a permit. Many areas have a groundwater conservation district that registers or permits new wells. In Comal County, the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District requires an application before a new well is drilled. In Kendall County, Kendall County's permitting process refers well registration to the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District. Wells in the Edwards Aquifer area may fall under the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
2. Pick a site. The well has to meet setback distances from septic systems, property lines, and other contamination sources.
3. Drill and case the well. A licensed driller drills the bore, sets casing, and seals it to Texas well construction standards, then files a well report with the state.
4. Install the pump and pressure tank. A submersible pump, wiring, and a pressure tank bring the water to the house.
5. Test the water before drinking it. See well water testing.

How Deep Will My Well Be?

Depth depends on where you are. State well records summarized by Texas Water Well Reports show median drilled depths of about 490 feet in Comal County, 410 feet in Kendall County, and 260 feet in Guadalupe County. Nearby well logs are the best guide for your land.

What Does a New Well Cost?

One Comal County well company, New Braunfels Water Well, lists these 2026 ranges, including a submersible pump and pressure tank:

• A standard residential well of 300 to 450 feet: about $8,500 to $15,000
• A deeper Trinity Aquifer well of 450 to 600+ feet, common toward Bulverde, Spring Branch, and western Comal County: about $15,000 to $22,000 or more

The biggest cost driver is depth, followed by casing and grouting, pump size, and site access. Permit fees are extra. For example, the Comal Trinity GCD application fee for a new exempt domestic or livestock well is listed at $400. Treat all of these as planning numbers and get a written quote.

New Well FAQ

Do I need a licensed driller? If someone drills a well for you, Texas requires a driller licensed by TDLR, and they must file a well report with the state.

Can I find the well logs near my property? Yes. Drillers' reports are public through the Texas Water Development Board, and sites like Texas Water Well Reports organize them by address.

How long does it take? It depends on permit processing and driller schedules. Ask the driller for a timeline.

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