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Well Drilling Cost Calculator: What a New Well Costs in Ontario

Enter the depth you expect, the drilling conditions and the distance to the house. The calculator adds drilling, pump, pressure tank, trenching and treatment into one 2026 range.

Short version: Drilling usually runs about $45 to $120 a foot in Ontario in 2026. A pump, pitless adapter, pressure tank and wiring add roughly $2,400 to $6,700, trenching to the house $2,000 to $10,000+, and treatment more if the water needs it.

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Ranges from our 2026 Ontario guide. Casing beyond the base length, permits, hydrofracturing and dry-hole risk are extra; ask each driller how they price them.

Where the numbers come from

  • Drilling: about $45 to $120 per foot, depending on geology and access.
  • Submersible pump: about $1,500 to $4,500+ installed.
  • Pitless adapter: about $200 to $500.
  • Trenching and water line: about $2,000 to $10,000+ per job.
  • Electrical hookup: about $300 to $800.
  • Pressure tank and controls: about $400 to $900.
  • Treatment: UV about $700 to $2,600; softeners and iron filters extra.

Full breakdown and what to ask drillers: Well drilling cost in Ontario (2026).

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to drill a well in Ontario?

Drilling alone is usually about $45 to $120 a foot in 2026. With a pump, pressure tank, trenching and hookup, a typical new drilled well for a house often lands in the low-to-mid tens of thousands, depending on depth.

How deep will my well be?

It depends on where water-bearing rock or gravel sits under your lot. Ask local drillers and check well records for nearby properties before you budget.

Is water treatment always needed?

No. Test the water first. Many wells need only a UV system; hard or iron-rich water needs more.

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Updated November 2026. Planning ranges, not quotes. Get written quotes from licensed well contractors.