Municipal water isn’t always the right fit for every property, especially when irrigation demand is high or a site sits outside city service. Bartram Outdoor provides well drilling Orlando FL homeowners, farms, and businesses turn to when they need an independent water source for a home, an irrigation system, or a commercial operation.
The reasons vary by property. Some homeowners want to water a large lawn or landscape without adding to a municipal bill that climbs every summer. Others are on properties where city water isn’t available at all, particularly on the outer edges of Orange County. Farms and larger landscaped properties often need a well simply because the water demand is too high to run through a standard municipal connection. Whatever the reason, water well drilling Orlando FL projects tend to fall into one of these categories, and the approach to siting and depth changes depending on which one applies.
Most of the wells we drill around Orlando fall into a few categories. Irrigation wells supply water for sprinkler systems, which is often the most cost-effective way to keep a large landscape watered without relying on municipal rates or facing restrictions during drought. Residential wells provide a household’s full water supply on properties outside city service areas. Agricultural and commercial wells support higher-demand uses like crop irrigation, livestock, or landscaping at a commercial scale. Each type has different depth, casing, and pump requirements, which is part of why the process starts with understanding what the well needs to support before any drilling begins.
We look at the property's soil conditions, nearby well logs where available, and the intended use of the well to determine a reasonable location and target depth. Florida's aquifer conditions vary by area, so this step matters more than people expect.
Well construction in the Orlando area typically requires a permit through the St. Johns River Water Management District or Orange County, depending on the well's use and depth. We handle the paperwork and coordinate with the appropriate agency so the project stays compliant from the start.
Once permitted, we drill to the depth called for by the site evaluation and install casing to protect the well from surface contamination and to stabilize the borehole.
Depending on the well's purpose, we install a submersible pump and, for residential or irrigation use, a pressure tank to maintain consistent flow.
We test the well's yield and, where applicable, water quality, so you know what the well is actually producing before it's put into regular use.
We don’t promise a specific yield or water quality outcome before drilling, since that depends on the aquifer at that exact location. What we can promise is a properly sited, permitted, and constructed well based on the best information available for the site.
A well built specifically for irrigation is one of the more common requests we get, particularly from properties trying to reduce dependence on municipal water for a large lawn or landscape. An irrigation well typically doesn’t need to meet potable water standards the way a residential well does, which can simplify permitting, but it still needs to be sized correctly for the property’s zone count and water demand. We coordinate irrigation well installation with the irrigation system itself so pump capacity and pressure line up with what the sprinkler zones actually need.
For homes outside municipal water service, or homeowners looking to reduce their water bill by shifting irrigation and outdoor use to a private well, we handle everything from initial site evaluation through pump and pressure tank installation. We'll walk you through what the well can realistically support based on the site before any drilling starts.
Higher-demand properties, including farms, nurseries, and larger commercial sites, often need wells capable of supporting more continuous or higher-volume use than a residential system. We size these systems around the property's actual demand rather than a standard residential setup, and we can work with multiple wells on a single property where the demand calls for it.
A lot of well drilling companies focus on getting a hole in the ground as fast as possible. As a well drilling company Orlando FL property owners can rely on for the full project, not just the hole itself, we spend more time upfront on site evaluation and permitting so the well is sized and placed correctly the first time.
Our technicians are licensed and insured, and we walk you through the permitting requirements specific to your property rather than leaving you to figure it out. Pricing is set before drilling begins, and we handle pump and pressure system integration as part of the same project instead of treating it as a separate job. If you’re also planning irrigation work, we can coordinate the well and the irrigation system design together so they’re sized to match from the start.
Whether you’re looking at a well for irrigation, a full residential water supply, or a higher-demand commercial application, the right next step is a site evaluation. Get in touch and we’ll walk the property with you.
It depends on the depth required, the well’s intended use, and site conditions. We provide a firm estimate after the site evaluation, once we know what the property actually needs.
That depends on local aquifer conditions, intended use, and whether the property is within a municipal service area. A site evaluation from a well drilling contractor Orlando FL homeowners trust is the most reliable way to find out, and it’s the first step in any well drilling services Orlando FL project we take on.
In most cases, yes. Permitting typically involves the St. Johns River Water Management District, Orange County, or both, depending on the well’s use and depth. We handle this process as part of the project.
Yes, and it’s one of the more common setups we install. An irrigation-only well can reduce dependence on municipal water for lawn and landscape watering without affecting your home’s regular water supply.
It varies by depth and site conditions. Straightforward residential or irrigation wells are often completed in a matter of days once permitting is in place, though larger commercial projects can take longer.
Both. As a full-service water well contractor Orlando FL property owners can rely on for the entire project, we handle drilling, casing, pump installation, and pressure system setup as one coordinated job.
