Greenville, SC Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
190 ft
Cost / Foot
$22–$52
Total Project
$6,840
vs. National Avg
9% below avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Greenville, SC Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,200–$5,200 | $7,000–$10,000 | $8,400 |
| 150 ft | $3,300–$7,800 | $8,500–$13,000 | $10,600 |
| 200 ft | $4,400–$10,400 | $10,000–$16,000 | $12,800 |
| 300 ft | $6,600–$15,600 | $13,000–$22,000 | $17,200 |
| 400 ft | $8,800–$20,800 | $16,000–$28,000 | $21,600 |
| 500 ft | $11,000–$26,000 | $19,000–$34,000 | $26,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Greenville area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Greenville, SC
Greenville County Inner Piedmont with Table Rock Gneiss and Henderson Gneiss; Reedy River watershed; deep saprolite in valley settings
The average residential well in Greenville is 190 feet deep and costs approximately $6,840 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 9% below the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Greenville area is the Piedmont Crystalline Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Greenville County well permit; SC DHEC; $50-$100; mostly municipal water, wells on outskirts
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