Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re drilling a brand-new residential well, improving an existing bedrock well, or properly decommissioning an unused well, Insitu Contractors Inc. provides professional well services.
Well drilling can often be performed at different times of the year, but the best timing depends on the property, access conditions, weather, ground conditions, and our schedule.
If you’re building a new home or planning construction, it’s best to contact us early.
That gives us time to review the property, investigate available well records, plan access, and schedule the work.
A new well must be properly located according to Ontario’s Wells Regulation.
There are requirements concerning separation from potential sources of contamination, accessibility, elevation, and other site conditions.
The best location for a well depends on the property, existing structures, septic system, terrain, access, and local groundwater conditions.
We’ll assess your property and help determine a suitable drilling location.
There is no single depth that applies to every property.
Well depth depends on local geology, groundwater conditions, bedrock, topography, and the location of productive water-bearing fractures.
Nearby well records can provide useful information about local conditions, but they cannot guarantee the exact depth or yield of a new well.
We’ll review available information before drilling and explain what we know about the area.
Water yield varies from property to property.
Some wells produce significant quantities of groundwater, while others produce less. In bedrock areas, production can depend heavily on the fractures encountered during drilling.
A nearby well’s yield doesn’t guarantee the same result on your property.
Pump testing can help evaluate how a particular well performs.
The cost of drilling a well depends on several factors, including:
- Required depth
- Ground and rock conditions
- Property access
- Drilling conditions
- Equipment requirements
- Well construction requirements
- Site conditions
Because every property is different, we provide project-specific pricing rather than a one-size-fits-all price.
Contact us for a quote.
Yes — that’s one of our specialties.
Central Ontario has plenty of rocky, wooded, steep, and difficult-to-access properties.
Our equipment and experience allow us to tackle locations that may be challenging for other drilling operations.
We’ll assess your property and determine the best way to approach the job.
Yes.
We work with rural properties, cottages, residential properties, resorts, and recreational properties.
Contact us with your property details and we’ll discuss your water requirements.
Yes.
We provide well drilling services for resorts and RV parks, as well as residential and rural properties.
Commercial and recreational properties may have different water requirements, so we’ll discuss the intended use of the water supply when planning the project.
Potentially.
Hydrofracturing can be considered for certain bedrock wells where improving connections with existing fractures may increase well production.
It isn’t suitable for every well and doesn’t guarantee a particular result.
Contact us to discuss your well.
An unused well may need to be properly abandoned and sealed.
Ontario’s Wells Regulation sets out requirements for well abandonment, including plugging and sealing the well and completing the required well record.
Insitu Well Drilling can help you determine what is required.
Emergency service may be available depending on the circumstances.
If you’ve suddenly lost your water supply and believe you need a new well, call us directly.
We’ll discuss the situation and determine what options may be available.
Yes.
Financing is available through Financeit, subject to approval and applicable terms and conditions.
Ask us about available financing options when discussing your project.
We work with homeowners, resorts, RV parks, and rural properties that need a new source of groundwater.