It’s not a secret that owning a well has its benefits. If you’re planning to install a well on your property, you may wonder what time of year is best for well drilling. As it turns out, winter is the best option when it comes to drilling and installation. Here’s why you should wait until winter to start your home well project. 

Why Winter is the Best Time to Drill a Well

Cleaner Well Drilling

Mud and debris from autumn create a huge mess when well drilling. This process can not only make drilling difficult for the crew, but it can also leave your well water dirty. To avoid a mess, you should wait until winter chill sets in, and all of the leafy debris has been blown away or removed. 

Less Property Damage 

Large equipment will compress the ground as it moves to and from the well site. If you schedule construction during autumn, the equipment will displace soft mud left behind from fall showers. As the winter chill sets in, that ground will solidify with tracks, leaving your yard damaged and unsightly. By scheduling your well installation for winter, the dry cold will solidify the soil and help it stand up against heavy equipment. 

Immediately Available Water

Water from autumn and winter showers stays in the ground long after a chilly dry spell. When you wait until winter to drill or install a well, all of that rainwater is available immediately. You won’t have to pump or haul water to your well, saving both time and money.

Beat the Summer Rush

Many people wait until the hot summer months to contract well drilling services. Because of this, there may be a long waitlist until those individuals receive well installation or maintenance. Skip the line by scheduling your well drilling during the offseason. 

Winter months are on their way. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to install a well on your property, now’s the time. Contact the brothers Dave and Jay Bick at Ace Drilling to set up an appointment for well drilling, water treatment systems, well pump services, and more. Their family-owned and -operated company has served Polson, MT, for 30 years and will treat you like family. To make an appointment, call (406) 883-3300 or visit their website today.