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Typical well depth in the "Valley" ( Elevation 7500-7700')
is 110'. In the Sangre De Cristo Ranch Area, below 9000' wells typically are 150' to 400' deep. In Forbes
Park, wells typically are 200' deep. Typical complete well prices as of April 2006 range from $6000 to $10,000.
The
well driller will usually obtain the permit from the Colorado Sate Department of Water Resources. Most well permits for 5-acre
parcels are
for inside domestic use only. In the Sangre De Cristo Ranches, augmented well permits are available
which allow for watering a small garden, flowers and trees. Well drillers will recommend a high flow rate-up to the permitted
15 gallons/minute. This results in a much more expensive deeper well with a big pump, which most alternate power systems (
wind and solar) cannot handle. In Wolfgang's opinion 2-5 gallons per minute is enough. 2 GPM is equivalent to 2880 gallons
per day, more than enough for 99% of households.
We have listed below several well drillers that drill in the San
Luis Valley. Since no one will know the well depth before hand, they will often
quote a cost per foot, mobilization ,
plus the sum of several parts. This makes it very difficult to compare estimates. Get at least two estimates and request a
fixed price for a complete 110' and a complete 300' well.
The
above Well Drillers come from the Walsenburg Area. We also have well drillers to the in Alamosa and Monte Vista:
Heersink Drilling-1106 County Rd. 12S, Alamosa CO 81101 - 9147
Telephone: 719-589-5407
Spencer
Water Well Drilling 239 N. County Rd. 2E, Monte Vista, CO 81144 - 9550
Telephone: 719-852-3281
The less expensive drillers often have a long waiting list. Ask about a start date.
Sign a contract,
with a small deposit. The balance is due upon completion.
Another local contractor is Mike
Lydeen. He lives at 28416 Pueblo Ave, Blanca CO 81123. Before moving to Blanca, he held a general contractor's license
in California. He is our local expert/ supplier of solar panels, wind turbines, solar well pumps and all other accessories
needed for a self contained power system.
Here is his information:
SUNNY
DAZE CONSTRUCTION, LLC - Sales, Service, Installation of Wind Energy, Solar, Geo-Thermal, ICF's,
SIP's, Logs, Excavations, Road Work. Contact Mike Lydeen, Phone (719) 379-2663 or (719) 580-4910,
Email: sunnydazellc@yahoo.com
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