You hire professionals for your home
electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
Why should your well be any different?

CHOOSING YOUR WATER WELL DRILLER

FACT # 1: GROUND WATER IS OUR MOST PRECIOUS NATURAL RESOURCE.

FACT # 2: A WATER SYSTEM IS A LARGE INVESTMENT THAT YOU WILL DEPEND ON EVERY DAY.

.FACT # 3: AS OF 2008, NEW MEXICO IS ONE OF THE MOST LENIENT STATES WHEN IT COMES TO REGULATING WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS.

FACT # 4: HIRING AN ESTABLISHED, LICENSED, AND REPUTABLE WATER WELL DRILLING & PUMP COMPANY WITH EXPERIENCE IN YOUR AREA IS VITAL.

Based on the above, very careful attention and comparison
'shopping' should be of the utmost importance.
When looking at several estimates, it is imperative to make sure you are comparing APPLES to APPLES.

Many contractors will require a reasonable deposit prior to scheduling, the amount could vary depending on the size of the job. However, you should never pay large sums of money for any portion of the job up front. If a contractor requires this, you should run as fast as you can. If you have a problem it's a safe bet he will have done the same, but with your money in hand.

Ask those that you obtain estimates from if they "sub out" the drilling and/or pump equipment portion of the job. If they do, proceed with extreme caution and check out everyone involved.

The contractor you select should, without question, carry workers' comp and liability insurance. If injury or property damage occurs during the course of your job, you can be held responsible. Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) to keep with your files.

If you receive an estimate that is alarmingly lower than anyone else, think twice! Basing your choice on price alone could be a detrimental mistake; it could cost you thousands in well repairs and in the worst case - replacing the entire system. Often times, the low ball contractor does not:

• Have or maintain a drillers license.
• HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO PROPERLY ESTIMATE THE JOB.
• PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE CONTRACT.
• HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO PROPERLY COMPLETE THE JOB.
• Keep general liability and workers comp insurance current.
• HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO HANDLE THE JOB.
• HAVE A PERMANENT PLACE OF BUSINESS.
• INSTALL THE SYSTEM TO MEET BASIC INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
• HONOR WARRANTIES.
• OPERATE IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER.
• RETURN YOUR CALL WHEN YOU DO HAVE A PROBLEM.

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