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.