DFW Well Service

Considering a new water well in North Texas?

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Well Drilling

New residential and agricultural water wells for North Texas homeowners, ranchers, and rural property owners. We handle permits, drilling, and TDLR completion reports.

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DFW Well Service water well drilling rig on a North Texas property
DFW Well Service drilling a private water well in North Texas.

What to Expect

A properly drilled and permitted well is the foundation of your water supply for decades. We bring the rig, the knowledge of local geology, and the licensing — you get water and a clean paper trail with the state.

Every well we drill is registered with TDLR, cased to state standards, and documented in a formation log that becomes part of the Texas Well Report database. That record matters when you sell, refinance, or need to troubleshoot the well years from now.

How the Process Works

  1. 1

    Site assessment

    We review TWDB well records for your area, confirm setback requirements, and discuss target depth and expected yield.

  2. 2

    Permit filing

    We submit your TDLR Well Registration — and any required GCD permit — before drilling begins. Processing takes 2–5 business days.

  3. 3

    Drilling & casing

    We drill to the target zone, run steel casing, and grout the annular space to protect groundwater quality per TDLR standards.

  4. 4

    Development & yield test

    The well is developed (surged and pumped) to remove drilling debris, then flow-tested to confirm yield.

  5. 5

    Completion report

    We file the Well Completion Report (Form WCP) with TDLR and hand you a copy — your permanent record of the well.

Typical Well Depths by Region

North Texas sits on several distinct aquifer systems. Depth and yield vary significantly by county and even by tract. These are general ranges from the TWDB well records — your site assessment will narrow it down.

Wise, Parker, Hood

200 – 400 ft

Paluxy / Antlers

Denton, Cooke

300 – 500 ft

Woodbine / Trinity

Grayson, Fannin

400 – 600 ft

Woodbine / Austin Chalk

Erath, Palo Pinto

250 – 450 ft

Paluxy / Antlers

Johnson, Ellis, Somervell

300 – 500 ft

Paluxy / Trinity

Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall

200 – 400 ft

Woodbine / Wilcox

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to drill a new water well in Texas?
Most residential wells in North Texas take 1–2 days to drill once we are on site. TDLR permit processing typically takes 2–5 business days before drilling can begin, so plan on approximately one week from contract signing to first water.
How deep will my well need to be?
Depth depends on your county and local geology. In Wise, Parker, and Hood counties, residential wells typically run 200–400 feet. In Cooke and Grayson counties, wells often reach 400–600 feet. We review neighboring well records in the TWDB database and evaluate your site before recommending a target depth.
What permits are required to drill a well in Texas?
All water wells in Texas require a Well Registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) before drilling begins. If your property falls inside a Groundwater Conservation District (GCD), the district may also require a drilling permit. We handle all permit filings on your behalf.
Do you file the well completion report with TDLR?
Yes. After drilling, we file the Well Completion Report (Form WCP) with TDLR. This report documents the casing depth, formation log, and static water level, and becomes part of the permanent state record. You receive a copy for your records.
How do I know if my property is a good candidate for a drilled well?
Most rural North Texas properties can support a drilled well. Key factors are county geology, available water-bearing formations, and setback requirements — state law requires at least 50 feet from any septic system. We can review TWDB well records for your area and provide a free site assessment before you commit.
What happens if the well does not produce enough water?
Before we stop drilling, we will have a clear picture of the formation and local yield expectations. If a zone underperforms, we can drill to a deeper formation or, in rare cases, evaluate a different site. We discuss yield expectations with you before we break ground so there are no surprises.

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