Lorna and Jen from Gould Well Drilling provided us with an updated estimate. Just as Jen said in her previous email, the prices did go up with this estimate. We also requested a quote for freeze protection design with the understanding that there would be significant freeze/thaw in our location. Jen also provided an explanation of what can impact drilling the well. I had explained we had a natural spring on the property and should not have any issues getting water.
" I would just like to preface that due to the geologic makeup of the bedrock here in New England, but mostly here in VT and NH (and where they came together during the age of Pangea) that when the continents collided it created a situation geologically where the lithology (rock types laid in the Earth crust) jammed and crammed together, and hot molten magma rose to the surface (as it cooled it created granite) and it sheared and laid over rock layers -then also that when the glaciers receded it had dumped great concentrations of sand/gravel/boulders in others. As much as we research what the geologic makeup of your property is based on the neighborhood, I have seen wells 20 ft apart on the surface have offset or completely different structure as the wells were constructed. While there is water weeping from at least one fracture in the bedrock to the surface (natural spring) there is not an implication that we can hit into the same vein/fracture of water, at all. What happens is that we are committed to the spot chosen, drill until we have reached competent bedrock, set the seal and then continue until we have reached a fracture or series of fractures to provide enough water for your project. The State of VT requires a minimum of 20 ft of casing be set on a Domestic Drilled Water Well Construction, and we require a minimum of 100 ft of drilling."
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I called Gould Well Drilling, in Lyndonville, Vermont July of 2018 to get an idea of the cost of a well. Jen Gould, the General Manager, spoke with me about the process and emailed me an estimate and several recent pictures of the process. She was super friendly and had just finished a personal building project in 2010, so she could relate to the excitement and stress. The company cover letter that accompanies the project estimate is very detailed. The company does a great job explaining not only the process, but what other costs could be incurred. It is very thorough. I called back Gould Well Drilling, Thursday, 10/24 and requested an updated estimate with the understanding that prices went up on 2019. They still had all of my information on file, advised me on the process of securing a contract and making a deposit so we could be ready to go in 2020. The new estimate should be ready this week. I also asked them to include a quote for a freeze protection design, due to the potential for below freezing weather in that area.
The next step is to get an updated estimate from our excavator, George Wagner, for a containment pit, site preparation and excavation of a trench to the cabin site. We also need a plumber and electrician... |
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