Enloe Drilling and Pumps

A professional well inspection assesses the condition and performance of your water system. Depending on the agreed scope, it can include checks of the visible wellhead, pump controls, pressure tank, water delivery, and laboratory water testing. At Enloe Drilling & Pumps Inc., our approach is to look beyond whether water comes out of the faucet. […]

Choosing a well drilling company involves more than comparing prices per foot. You are choosing the contractor who will build a water source your household, farm, or business may depend on for decades. Our advice is to start with two questions: Does the company understand the geology around your property, and who takes responsibility for

In our regional experience at Enloe Drilling & Pumps Inc., residential wells commonly produce around 5 to 15 gallons per minute, or GPM. However, this is a practical range from our experience, not a guaranteed output or a statistical average for every property in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Some wells produce considerably more. Others

Well water testing can cost around $75 to $150 for a limited laboratory panel, while broader testing may cost $200 to $400 or more. Your final bill depends on the contaminants tested, sample collection, travel, delivery, and any additional services. These are planning estimates, not a fixed price for every property. A laboratory’s advertised fee

You need to check the applicable well-construction requirements before drilling a water well. In Northern California, you must obtain a well permit from the local permitting agency before construction begins. In Southern Oregon, a qualifying domestic well generally does not require a water right permit, but state well-construction rules, advance notification, fees, and reporting requirements

Yes, you can have a water well in some urban areas, but approval depends on local regulations, your intended water use, groundwater conditions, and the property’s suitability. Being inside city limits does not automatically prohibit a well. It also does not guarantee that you can drill one. Before investing, you need to establish whether a

One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners is, “Is an 80-foot well deep enough for my property?” My answer usually surprises them. An 80-foot well is neither good nor bad. It’s simply a number. The biggest misconception homeowners have is believing they can choose how deep their well will be based on

Finding a reliable water well drilling company isn’t about finding the lowest price or the first company that appears in Google search results. It’s about finding a contractor you can trust with one of the most important systems your property will ever have. Over the years, I’ve seen homeowners save a few thousand dollars upfront