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How much does well installation cost?

National price ranges for well installation, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Well Installation cost

$5,500 – $25,000

Most homeowners pay around $11,000 for well installation, or $25–$65 per foot of depth. Permit fees add $200–$800.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$5,500
Typical project$11,000
Premium / complex$25,000
per foot of depth$25 – $65
Permit fees$200 – $800
Timeline2-5 days of drilling, 3-8 weeks including permitting

What drives the price

  • Depth to a reliable aquifer in your area
  • Casing diameter and material
  • Submersible pump horsepower and pressure tank
  • Water treatment for sulfur or iron
  • Electrical service to the wellhead

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Well cost in Naples$6,800 – $31,000 · +24%Well cost in Miami$6,500 – $29,500 · +18%Well cost in Fort Lauderdale$6,300 – $28,500 · +14%Well cost in West Palm Beach$6,200 – $28,000 · +12%Well cost in Fort Myers$6,000 – $27,300 · +9%Well cost in Sarasota$5,900 – $27,000 · +8%Well cost in Cape Coral$5,900 – $26,800 · +7%Well cost in Venice$5,800 – $26,500 · +6%Well cost in Bradenton$5,800 – $26,300 · +5%Well cost in Tampa$5,700 – $26,000 · +4%Well cost in St. Petersburg$5,700 – $25,800 · +3%Well cost in Clearwater$5,600 – $25,500 · +2%Well cost in Orlando$5,600 – $25,500 · +2%Well cost in Port St. Lucie$5,600 – $25,500 · +2%Well cost in St. Augustine$5,500 – $25,000 · 0%Well cost in Port Charlotte$5,500 – $25,000 · 0%Well cost in Brandon$5,500 – $25,000 · 0%Well cost in Melbourne$5,400 – $24,800 · -1%Well cost in Kissimmee$5,400 – $24,500 · -2%Well cost in Daytona Beach$5,400 – $24,500 · -2%Well cost in Jacksonville$5,300 – $24,000 · -4%Well cost in Lakeland$5,200 – $23,800 · -5%Well cost in Pensacola$5,200 – $23,800 · -5%Well cost in Gainesville$5,200 – $23,500 · -6%Well cost in Tallahassee$5,100 – $23,300 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

Who issues well permits in Florida?

Florida's five water management districts issue water well construction permits, often delegated to a county health department. The local building department only handles the electrical and plumbing connection.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.