Well Drilling
Quality well drilling in Jefferson City and surrounding areas
Trust B&H with drilling a well at your home or business.
Two decades of wells
Water affects every part of your life
Bathing, cooking, keeping your lawn green. B&H Well Drilling has been providing quality residential and commercial rural well drilling in Central Missouri for two decades and is a member of the National Ground Water Association. With up-to-date equipment and a one year warranty, we are able to provide you with the best water and drilling services in the area.
- Residential wells — homes on private water
- Commercial wells — business and industrial supply
- Agricultural wells — irrigation, livestock and crops
- Alluvial wells — drawn from river and stream deposits
- Geothermal loop fields — see geothermal
One of four rotary drilling rigs.
Our well drilling process
Not every well is built the same
The amount of casing and the depth vary from property to property. We like to meet every customer before the project begins so the owner is informed of the operation.
It is loud, and it is messy
Drilling grinds through rock formations, so expect noise and cuttings. Not every layer of rock we drill through contains water.
30–40 gpm is the target
Ideally we would like the well to produce 30 to 40 gallons per minute. In some areas wells produce less, and in others they produce more.
Then the pump crew
After the well is drilled, our pump installation crew sets the pump, sets the pressure tank and installs the waterlines.
It is important that homeowners use common sense about using their water. Water is our most precious natural resource.
Why hire a professional
Drilling in the wrong spot can be costly
It saves money later
Hiring a professional is an investment on the front end, but it saves more in the long run. Doing the job yourself can end in costly repair bills if you choose the wrong pump, and well drilling requires several permits which add to the cost.
Location matters
You could hit a pipe and flood the area, affecting properties around you. A professional knows exactly where to drill. Our crews have the training, equipment and knowledge to make sure no mistakes occur.
Agricultural well drilling
A dependable water source for the operation
Whether you need a well for irrigation, livestock or crop production, our team handles the drilling, the casing and a sustainable water flow to support the farm. We assess soil composition, water table and flow rate to build a well that lasts.
- Consistent water supply — less reliance on municipal sources
- Cost effective — lower long-term water costs
- Custom solutions — designed for your land and operation
Alluvial well drilling
Tapping the river deposits
Alluvial deposits, created by centuries of river and stream activity, are often brimming with groundwater, which makes them prime locations for a well. Our team has a great deal of experience pinpointing and drilling these alluvial zones to give a property a dependable, long-lasting water source.
It is more than drilling a hole in the ground — it is a complete water solution, built for quality and yield and worked out with you before we start.
