Well digging

Well digging — Greenland

A well can irrigate a garden or farm, or supplement a property's water supply. Its success depends on the ground and the water table, and it is often subject to prior permits. On Helplease, you describe your needs and the workers offering this service in Greenland are notified of your request.

What the service covers

• traditional dug well;
• mechanical borehole;
• casing and wellhead protection;
• submersible pump installation;
• rehabilitating or deepening an existing well.

Depending on what you agree with the worker, the job can include site assessment, digging or drilling, casing, wellhead, pump installation and a yield test.

Key points

Permits

Digging a well is usually regulated: check with the relevant authorities before work.

No guaranteed result

Depth and yield depend on the water table; a worker can draw on local knowledge, but water cannot be guaranteed in advance.

What affects the price

• depth;
• soil type;
• method (digging or drilling);
• diameter and casing;
• pump and equipment;
• machine access.

The rate is agreed with the worker based on these elements.

Frequently asked questions

Is well water drinkable?

Not necessarily; testing is needed before any consumption.

How deep should it be?

It depends on the local water table; nearby wells give an indication.

Is a pump needed?

Generally yes, to raise the water; the choice depends on depth and yield.

What information should I give?

Location, intended use, machine access, known nearby wells and permits already obtained.