What you should know about water wells

Water Well Contractor check list

The AGWT warns not to base your selection of a well contractor on price alone. Your well system is permanent and future changes may be much more expensive in the long run. Make sure that bids and estimates are "Apples-to-Apples" and that they are for comparable quality materials, service and guarantees. The lowest bid is usually not the best value. Be sure your contract contains:

• The contractor's business address and state license number
• A written proposal that details:
  • what work is to be done
  • materials to be used
  • the charge for drilling per foot
  • the type of equipment to be installed
  • terms of contractor or manufacturer guarantee on the well and well equipment
  • the expected start and completion dates
  • payment schedule
  • details of client and contractor responsibility for site access and site clean-up
  • responsibility for obtaining all permits
• Proof of the contractor's liability insurance while working on your job to protect against:
  • personal injury to you or others
  • damage to your property
  • damage to the property of others
• Proof of Worker's Compensation insurance to protect the contractor's employees or sub-contractors while working on your job.

Be assured that Cushing & Sons, as Central New England's most reputable well drilling company, adheres to all of these recommendations by the AGWT.