SERVICES
We're experienced, licensed, professionals that offer complete well drilling services
We drill water wells for residential and commercial clientele within a 100 mile radius of Farmingdale, Maine. At Kennebec Well Drilling we understand everyone has differing water needs and so we treat each client as a unique individual. Upon listening and learning what your water uses will be, we treat your project as if it were our own from start to finish.
Water Testing
Safe water should be a top priority! The Maine Division of Environmental and Community Health recommends having your well water tested annually for bacteria and nitrates and every 5 years for arsenic, fluoride, uranium, radon, lead, and manganese. Contact us to schedule an appointment to have your well tested.
Being cost effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly, the use of geothermal heating and cooling systems is on the rise. Geothermal involves a transfer of heat from the ground to your home during cold seasons. During warm months, the process is reversed so you can enjoy cool temperatures on hot, sunny days.
Pump Installation & Repair
Drilling your well is just the first step. The next part of the process is getting your water supply to where it needs to go. We do this by installing high-quality, stainless steel, submersible pumps that are covered by a 5 year warranty. These pumps provide consistent water flow to your home or business for years or even decades.
Well Abandonment
Unsealed, improperly sealed wells, or wells that are out-of-service may pose a threat to the groundwater supply as well as public health and safety. These types of wells serve as direct channels for contaminates to find their way into aquifers. It's important to have them taken care of by licensed professionals; call today to have the job done right!
Well Installation & Geothermal
Drilled wells in Maine are typically either bedrock or gravel wells. Gravel wells are cased down into an unconsolidated gravel aquifer. Water from the aquifer enters the well either through the "open end" of the casing or through a screen installed at the bottom of the casing. The more typical bedrock well is constructed by installing steel casing into consolidated bedrock. A drive shoe seal is installed at the bottom of the casing to aid in preventing surface water from entering the bore hole. The well is then drilled down and through the bottom of the casing. Water enters the well from water bearing fractures encountered during the drilling process.
While geothermal heating and cooling units are initially more expensive to install than other systems, use of them drastically cuts heating and cooling bills. According to the National Ground Water Association, "The savings will equal the cost of the unit within four to five years." A geothermal bore begins very much like a bedrock water well. Once proper setbacks from water wells, septic systems, and property boundaries are met, the drilling process begins: steel casing is set into consolidated bedrock, the bore or bores are then drilled to a predetermined depth based on the heating and cooling loads of your project, then a geothermal loop is installed to the bottom of the bore. The loop allows fluid to flow from the heat pump to the bottom of the bore and back to the heat pump. The bore with the loop installed is then grouted from bottom to top with a thermally enhanced grout. This grout allows for a transfer of energy from the bore to the loop. Once grouted, the loops are connected to the heat pump installed inside your home or business.