Best Well Drilling in Austin, TX
Compare 13 local well drilling providers in Austin. Verified listings with real contact info.
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Moore Supply Co.
201 Industrial Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
4.6 ★
42 reviews
Tom Arnold Drilling
2750 A W Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
4.6 ★
11 reviews
Roberts Rock Bits
17207 Cameron Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660
5 ★
2 reviews
The Well Doctor, LLC
101 Darden Hill Rd #E, Driftwood, TX 78619
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Sunday: Closed
5 ★
90 reviews
Glass Well Service + Softeners
1740 W Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
4.8 ★
49 reviews
Texan Water
100 W Mercer St suit a-4, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM | Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
4 ★
10 reviews
Associated Drilling
25203 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
1 ★
1 reviews
Aart's Water Well Service, Inc.
5201 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
5 ★
2 reviews
Texas Well and Pump, LLC Austin
25102 Whitney Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours
Bee Cave Drilling Inc
185 Angel Fire Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
4.6 ★
145 reviews
Reliant Drilling LLC
1025 Knobbs Road, McDade, TX 78650
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours
4.9 ★
10 reviews
Brown's Water Well Service & Drilling
641 Track Rd, Dale, TX 78616
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours
4.8 ★
19 reviews
Hazelett Drilling, Inc.
915 Old McMahan Trail, Lockhart, TX 78644
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours
4.9 ★
8 reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drill a well in Texas?
Well drilling typically costs $8,000 to $20,000, depending on depth, geology, and equipment needed. Hard rock areas often require deeper drilling at higher costs per foot. Coastal or plain areas may find water at shallower depths. Costs include casing and basic installation but not the pump system.
How deep do wells need to be in Texas?
Well depth varies by region. Along parts of the Gulf Coast, water may be found at modest depths; in the Hill Country and Edwards Plateau, limestone can mean deeper drilling; West Texas caliche and the High Plains each present different depth and yield profiles. Your TDLR-licensed driller will use local experience and logs to set a realistic depth range.
Do I need a permit to drill a well in Texas?
Yes—most projects need a drilling authorization from the county or local groundwater conservation district (where one exists) before drilling. The well must be constructed by a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)-licensed water well driller or pump installer and meet 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 76 and any local construction rules. A completion report is typically filed with the permitting authority.
How long does it take to drill a water well in Texas?
Most residential wells can be drilled in 1-3 days, depending on depth and rock conditions. The full timeline—including permitting, pump installation, and initial water quality checks required by your county, groundwater conservation district, or lender—typically takes 3-6 weeks. TCEQ publishes private-well guidance owners can use alongside local rules.