Water Well Drilling cost in Davis, CA
Davis homeowners typically pay $5,450 – $14,200 for water well drilling. Local labor and materials price 9% above the national average.
Davis average
$9,800
Typical low
$5,450
Typical high
$14,200
Per foot
$27 – $71
Sample ZIP
95616
What drives Davis pricing
Local labor
Licensed Davis contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 9% above the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Davis follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Davis building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.
Climate & conditions
Davis sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with wet winters, so expect heat-rated materials and exterior work scheduled outside the wet winter.
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Estimated project cost
$5,700 – $7,980
Most homeowners pay around $6,840
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Cost by material in Davis
Installed Davis pricing per foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Shallow well | $30 – $42 |
| Standard drilled well | $42 – $55 |
| Deep rock well | $55 – $71 |
| Deep well with treatment system | $71 – $98 |
Where the money goes in Davis
A typical $9,800 Davis project, broken down by line item.
- Labor0.45% · $44
- Materials0.38% · $37
- Permits & inspections0.05% · $5
- Overhead & profit0.12% · $12
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Davis quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Pump and pressure tank
Water testing
Casing beyond standard
Filtration or softener
Ways to save in Davis
- Ask neighbors how deep their wells are before budgeting.
- Bundle pump, tank and wiring with the drilling contract for one mobilization.
- Collect three written bids on an identical scope — spreads of 20–40% are normal.
- Book in the off-season and stay flexible on the start date to save 5–15%.
- Bundle nearby work into one mobilization so you only pay setup and travel once.
- Ask what the contractor would change to cut 10% without hurting durability.
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