Hello All,
I know there are some seasoned pros on this forum and would sincerely appreciate a response.
I have mountain property and chose a location for my well. Must have picked a fairly good location, hitting 100+ gpm at 165 ft. with a static level of 52 ft. So the well drilling went great and hit a lot of water in a relatively shallow hole for the mountains here, at least from what I understand.
I have read that in this area the average per ft. cost is around $23.00 per ft, including the well head and pump system and please don't get me wrong, I know its a hard job and don't mind paying for something that is fairly priced using good quality materials.
When I got an estimate from the same company for installing the pump system, it was estimated at $ 2695.00 using a Jacuzzi 3/4 pump, plastic pipe and 40/14 gallon tank which they recommended to be buried and the system install did not include running pipe or wiring to the future build site about 85' away, instead it was for a temporary install, terminating just next to the well head, where the tank would be buried.
I am told this also included dropping the pump to the best depth of 120 feet.
So, my question is simply,,,isn't this a high estimate for the work to be done, time and materials and is burying a tank the best solution versus a well house or other structure?
I am not too familiar with Jacuzzi pumps other than that they are all made in Japan now,,,I think Franklin might be a better choice....Or could you recommend a good pump manufacturer for supply to a 2 bedroom house, capable of running an upgraded higher end shower,,,,versus a 1 shower head setup....
Just think this is a little high,,,,if the company were using a pump with higher end impellers, galvanized pipe, stainless connectors and on a deeper well,,,I wouldn't question the price...Kinda feeling that since I hit water relatively near the surface here, that the company is playing some profit catch-up on the backend.
Thanks, I would appreciate your input,,,,and responses...
I know there are some seasoned pros on this forum and would sincerely appreciate a response.
I have mountain property and chose a location for my well. Must have picked a fairly good location, hitting 100+ gpm at 165 ft. with a static level of 52 ft. So the well drilling went great and hit a lot of water in a relatively shallow hole for the mountains here, at least from what I understand.
I have read that in this area the average per ft. cost is around $23.00 per ft, including the well head and pump system and please don't get me wrong, I know its a hard job and don't mind paying for something that is fairly priced using good quality materials.
When I got an estimate from the same company for installing the pump system, it was estimated at $ 2695.00 using a Jacuzzi 3/4 pump, plastic pipe and 40/14 gallon tank which they recommended to be buried and the system install did not include running pipe or wiring to the future build site about 85' away, instead it was for a temporary install, terminating just next to the well head, where the tank would be buried.
I am told this also included dropping the pump to the best depth of 120 feet.
So, my question is simply,,,isn't this a high estimate for the work to be done, time and materials and is burying a tank the best solution versus a well house or other structure?
I am not too familiar with Jacuzzi pumps other than that they are all made in Japan now,,,I think Franklin might be a better choice....Or could you recommend a good pump manufacturer for supply to a 2 bedroom house, capable of running an upgraded higher end shower,,,,versus a 1 shower head setup....
Just think this is a little high,,,,if the company were using a pump with higher end impellers, galvanized pipe, stainless connectors and on a deeper well,,,I wouldn't question the price...Kinda feeling that since I hit water relatively near the surface here, that the company is playing some profit catch-up on the backend.
Thanks, I would appreciate your input,,,,and responses...
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