You've decided to drill a well and are checking off all of the prep boxes to get it done. Finally it's time to schedule a well drilling service, but there's one question remaining - what season is best to drill your well in?
Ideally, this process is easier on an empty lot, so there are not people immediately needing access to water on the land. Many people are under the assumption that you have to wait until spring or summer to drill your well, but that is not the case! Winter can be a great time to have your well drilled.
There are a handful of benefits to having your well drilled in the winter.
Shorter waiting time:
The well drilling construction rush is typically in spring and summer. By scheduling your well drill in the winter, you will cut down on your wait time significantly! By requesting a new well drill service in the winter, you'll get your well faster.
Cleaner starting site:
When the ground is frozen, there is less mud, tree debris, and creatures to avoid or work around. This makes the well drilling job a bit easier as the prep work can be much quicker.
Less damage to your yard:
Because the ground is frozen, there is much less damage done to your yard when the construction happens. In the summer and spring months, the construction work may cause considerable damage to your grass - leaving mud and debris behind. When drilling in the winter, this is avoided and your yard takes less of the brunt of it.
There are a handful of maintenance and repair needs for your well that must be done in warmer months, but drilling isn't one of them. Although you can drill your new well in the winter, always make sure to have it maintenance in the fall or spring before the ground freezes so a professional can repair any issues before the cold sweeps in.