Hello.
I am considering having a well drilled. Does anyone have experience with this?
Is it worth it? If so, after how many years, assuming it will mainly be used for garden irrigation?
Does anyone know about the costs? So far, I only have approximate prices (about 90-100€ per meter drilled).
Of course, I don’t know how deep the groundwater is.
I am considering having a well drilled. Does anyone have experience with this?
Is it worth it? If so, after how many years, assuming it will mainly be used for garden irrigation?
Does anyone know about the costs? So far, I only have approximate prices (about 90-100€ per meter drilled).
Of course, I don’t know how deep the groundwater is.
I obtained two quotes: Both included the first 4 meters (13 feet), then you have to pay for each additional meter. Groundwater is found at about 3 meters (10 feet) in our area.
The cost for me was around 800 € for a simple hand pump. An electric pump, a nicer well, and other upgrades would have been additional.
With a combined water and wastewater price of about 3 € per cubic meter, you can calculate when it becomes worthwhile. Our maximum outdoor water consumption is 25 to 30 m³ (33 to 39 cubic yards). That would mean about 9 years until it pays off.
However, if you irrigate your garden heavily or your water price is correspondingly high, it can pay off sooner. There is no fee for the well itself here, but the local authority may still deny the building permit / planning permission.
Alternatively, we have garden water meters available, which charge only for the water usage – not the wastewater (so only 1 € instead of 3 € per m³). However, since the meter costs 40 € per year, that option is not cost-effective for us either.
The cost for me was around 800 € for a simple hand pump. An electric pump, a nicer well, and other upgrades would have been additional.
With a combined water and wastewater price of about 3 € per cubic meter, you can calculate when it becomes worthwhile. Our maximum outdoor water consumption is 25 to 30 m³ (33 to 39 cubic yards). That would mean about 9 years until it pays off.
However, if you irrigate your garden heavily or your water price is correspondingly high, it can pay off sooner. There is no fee for the well itself here, but the local authority may still deny the building permit / planning permission.
Alternatively, we have garden water meters available, which charge only for the water usage – not the wastewater (so only 1 € instead of 3 € per m³). However, since the meter costs 40 € per year, that option is not cost-effective for us either.
We have a 1 cubic meter (about 35 cubic feet) water tank (practically free) placed in a corner by the garage, and the (rain)water from the garage extension (9m² (97ft²)) is sufficient for our garden (around 400m² (4,300ft²)) excluding lawn sprinkling. For that, you have to use a watering can (or a pump, if needed, but it might be easier to control the amount with a watering can).
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nordanney20 Jan 2016 23:23A well or borehole is always worth it, as long as the garden isn’t tiny or you’re not into rock gardens.
Our costs for a 9m (30 ft) well, including a submersible pump, pressure switch, and some accessories (we also flush our toilets with well water) are about €1,200.
Just refilling the children's pool multiple times (which unfortunately tipped over once) already uses around 14 cubic meters (about 500 cubic feet), plus regular watering of the lawn and beds in front of the house and in the garden.
Our costs for a 9m (30 ft) well, including a submersible pump, pressure switch, and some accessories (we also flush our toilets with well water) are about €1,200.
Just refilling the children's pool multiple times (which unfortunately tipped over once) already uses around 14 cubic meters (about 500 cubic feet), plus regular watering of the lawn and beds in front of the house and in the garden.
EveundGerd20 Jan 2016 23:50I recommend checking with your local municipality. You might need a building permit / planning permission for this.
Until the start of the construction phase, we had a well that was drilled about 3 m (10 feet) deep and lined with stones. It was a relic from when my parents-in-law ran a gardening business.
On hot days, especially during extended heatwaves, the groundwater level drops. With only a few centimeters (inches) of water left in the well, you cannot use it for irrigation.
So, it depends on whether you are allowed to drill a well and how much it will cost. It also depends on the vegetation on your property.
We are now located in a water protection zone where wells are not permitted. However, there are barrels to collect rainwater from the carport and garage. The rest must then be taken from the tap. Our property is 1100 sqm (11,840 sq ft), of which 450 sqm (4,844 sq ft) is paved. The rest is low-maintenance.
Until the start of the construction phase, we had a well that was drilled about 3 m (10 feet) deep and lined with stones. It was a relic from when my parents-in-law ran a gardening business.
On hot days, especially during extended heatwaves, the groundwater level drops. With only a few centimeters (inches) of water left in the well, you cannot use it for irrigation.
So, it depends on whether you are allowed to drill a well and how much it will cost. It also depends on the vegetation on your property.
We are now located in a water protection zone where wells are not permitted. However, there are barrels to collect rainwater from the carport and garage. The rest must then be taken from the tap. Our property is 1100 sqm (11,840 sq ft), of which 450 sqm (4,844 sq ft) is paved. The rest is low-maintenance.
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