Any time you need a service performed, you want to make sure you're hiring the best people for the job. Your water well should be no exception: you'll be drinking this water, washing in it, cleaning your dishes and clothes with it, and using it in a variety of other ways. If you want to know more about your well-drilling professionals, ask them these four questions.

1. How Long Have You Been in Business?

Most places require some certificates, licenses, and other paperwork to operate as a contractor, but nothing speaks for the merit of a company more than experience. Usually, the more time someone spends on a task, the better they'll learn to do it, and the more you can trust that they'll give you quality work.  

Asking for references from other clients can also help you determine the work that the contractor will provide. Many people don't need to ask for referrals, as they often find the company through friends or neighbors who have the same work done. If you didn't make use of other people's opinions to find your water well team, be sure to do so before making a decision.

2. What Quality Tests Do You Perform?

When you drill water from your own property, it won't go through the same treatments and purification processes that municipal water does. That keeps your water free of chlorine, fluoride, or other additives they might use to cleanse the water, but it also means that the chemicals present in your soil may get into your supply.

The CDC recommends several water quality tests for any privately-owned wells to test the levels of germs, bacteria, microbes, and pH in your aquifer. Your water well pros should look for a safe place to drill, but they should be able to test the water in your source before finishing the project. Ask about the quality checks they perform and the purification measures you can take if any contaminants are present.

3. What Type of Pump Should We Use?

You have two components to consider for your pump: what kind will work best for your property and what the contractors prefer to work with. Each variety of pump comes with a set of pros and cons that you'll need to consider, and your professionals should be able to help you determine the correct one based on the depth of your well and your personal preferences.

Your drilling company may prefer to work with a type of pump that doesn't work well for your environment or might not often use the kind of pump you think would work best. You might want to consider another company that uses the pump that will be appropriate for your well. Still, if you like the company and believe they'll do quality work, you may be able to entrust the project to them if you talk about the details beforehand.

4. What Maintenance Will I Need?

After the drilling process is complete, you shouldn't need too much upkeep for your pump or well. Preventative pump maintenance and periodic water testing will usually be enough to keep everything running smoothly. Your drilling professionals should have a reasonable idea of how often you'll need to perform either function, and many companies will be happy to come back and complete the tasks for you. 

For professional service you know you can trust, contact Brown & Cox today. The local company with over 30 years of experience supplies a wide variety of water well assistance to a broad range of industries. For drilling a new well, pump installation, or various water well repairs, we're the experts you can trust with your water. Get in touch today to see how Brown & Cox can help you with your water supply.