Gainesville, FL Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
100 ft
Cost / Foot
$22–$52
Total Project
$3,500
vs. National Avg
53% below avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Gainesville, FL Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,200–$5,200 | $7,000–$10,000 | $8,300 |
| 150 ft | $3,300–$7,800 | $8,500–$13,000 | $10,450 |
| 200 ft | $4,400–$10,400 | $10,000–$16,000 | $12,600 |
| 300 ft | $6,600–$15,600 | $13,000–$22,000 | $16,900 |
| 400 ft | $8,800–$20,800 | $16,000–$28,000 | $21,200 |
| 500 ft | $11,000–$26,000 | $19,000–$34,000 | $25,500 |
*Costs are estimates based on Gainesville area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Gainesville, FL
Hawthorn Group clay and phosphatic sand over productive Ocala Limestone; Hawthorn acts as confining layer requiring wells to penetrate through to Floridan Aquifer
The average residential well in Gainesville is 100 feet deep and costs approximately $3,500 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $22 to $52 per foot, which is 53% below the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Gainesville area is the Upper Floridan Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Alachua County well permit; SJRWMD; $150-$200
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