Water Well Drilling cost in Kent, WA
Kent homeowners typically pay $5,950 – $15,500 for water well drilling. Local labor and materials price 19% above the national average.
Kent average
$10,700
Typical low
$5,950
Typical high
$15,500
Per foot
$30 – $77
Sample ZIP
98030
What drives Kent pricing
Local labor
South King County crews price just under the Seattle core.
Permits & code
City permits required for remodels and exterior work.
Climate & conditions
Wet climate favors fiber cement and treated wood.
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Estimated project cost
$6,270 – $8,740
Most homeowners pay around $7,505
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Cost by material in Kent
Installed Kent pricing per foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Shallow well | $33 – $46 |
| Standard drilled well | $46 – $60 |
| Deep rock well | $60 – $78 |
| Deep well with treatment system | $78 – $105 |
Where the money goes in Kent
A typical $10,700 Kent project, broken down by line item.
- Labor0.45% · $48
- Materials0.38% · $41
- Permits & inspections0.05% · $5
- Overhead & profit0.12% · $13
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Kent quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Pump and pressure tank
Water testing
Casing beyond standard
Filtration or softener
Ways to save in Kent
- 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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