New water well installation on the Northshore
Northshore Well Service drills and installs new water wells for homes, new construction, irrigation, and commercial properties across St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes. We handle the whole job: siting the well, drilling to the right aquifer, installing the pump and pressure tank, running the line to the house, and registering the well with the state.
What a new well installation includes.
A water well is more than a hole in the ground. It's a complete system, and every part of it affects how well it works and how long it lasts.
The well itself
A 4-inch or 6-inch casing drilled to the best water-bearing sand on your property, with a screen set in that sand, grout around the casing, and a sanitary seal at the top.
The water system
A submersible pump, pressure tank, and pressure switch sized to your household or irrigation demand, connected to the house by a direct line with as few turns as possible.
The paperwork
State registration filed within 30 days of completion, plus a copy for your records with the well's depth and construction details. Inspectors and future buyers often ask for it.
The short answer: Northshore Well Service is a family-owned, licensed well drilling company based in Covington, Louisiana. We install new residential, new-construction, irrigation, and commercial water wells in 4-inch and 6-inch casing across the Northshore, choose the aquifer by reading the cuttings as we drill, and use 160 PSI poly pipe, galvanized barb fittings, and wiring in conduit as standard. Estimates are free. Call (985) 502-5070.
Our new well installation process, step by step.
From the first call to the state paperwork, here's exactly what happens when we install a new well.
Tell us about the property
Call or send the estimate form with your address, what the well will supply, and any build timeline. Estimates are free.
Walk the site and choose the spot
We locate the septic system, ditches, and any surface water, then pick a spot that meets state setbacks, leaves room for the rig, and keeps the line to the house short.
Handle the state notice when needed
Most home wells only need registration after drilling. Larger, high-volume wells can require notice to the state before drilling starts, and we take care of that during planning.
Drill and read the cuttings
As we drill, we study the material coming up from the ground to find the best water-bearing sand for your property. The right aquifer matters more than simply going deeper.
Set the casing, screen, grout, and seal
We build in 4-inch or 6-inch casing, set the screen in the chosen sand, grout the space around the casing, and cap it with a sanitary seal so surface water can't follow the well down.
Develop and disinfect the well
The new well is pumped until the water runs clean and is disinfected before it goes into service, following Louisiana's well construction standards.
Install the pump and run the line
We size the pump and pressure tank to your demand, run a direct line to the house with 160 PSI poly pipe and galvanized barb fittings, and protect the wiring in conduit.
Register the well and hand off records
We register the well with the state within 30 days of completion and give you a copy, along with an explanation of your system and how to care for it.
A new well built for what it has to supply.
The right casing size, pump, and tank depend on the job. These are the wells we drill most often.
Residential wells
For homes outside water system service or owners who prefer their own supply. Most homes are well served by 4-inch casing with a pump and tank sized to the number of bathrooms and fixtures.
New-construction wells
Drilled early in the build so the contractor has water on site. We set the location around your site plan, driveway, and septic layout.
Irrigation wells
A dedicated well for lawns, gardens, and landscaping keeps the yard from competing with the house for pressure, including homes that are on public water.
Commercial wells
Built for steady, higher-volume use, often in 6-inch casing with a larger pump, and sized to the property's real daily demand.
Where a new well can go.
Louisiana sets minimum distances between a water well and possible sources of contamination. We check every one of these before choosing a spot, because a well in the wrong place can fail inspection or put your water at risk.
| Possible source of contamination | Minimum distance from the well |
|---|---|
| Septic tank | 50 feet |
| Storm or sanitary sewer line | 50 feet (30 feet for certain watertight pipe) |
| Drain field, cesspool, or pit | 100 feet (may be reduced to 50 feet for a home well) |
| Another water well | 25 feet |
| Ditch, stream, bayou, pond, or lake | 50 feet, measured from the highest water level in the past 10 years |
| Landfill, feedlot, or manure pile | 100 feet |
Source: Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 56, Part I, §315. These are minimums. The state calls for the distance to be as great as possible.
Why Northshore homeowners choose us for new wells
Northshore Well Service is family-owned and run by Robert and Evan Wiener, based in Folsom with a home base on LA-25 in Covington. We started the company because people with well problems couldn't get a call back. Today we hold a 5.0 out of 5 rating on Google and Facebook, and we build every new well with parts chosen to remove the common weak points.
- Aquifer chosen by reading the cuttings, not by depth alone
- 160 PSI poly pipe and galvanized barb fittings as standard
- Direct-line installs with wiring protected in conduit
- Every well registered with the state, with a copy for you
What an amazing company, one that actually cares about their clients. I'm beyond pleased with the service, urgency, professionalism, and cost they provided me.Vondaleigh MurphyGoogle review
They diagnosed a problem another well company couldn't and fixed some incorrectly installed equipment. I will be calling them for any future issues.Dustin SonsFacebook review
New water well questions, answered
What Northshore homeowners and builders ask most before drilling a new well.
How much does a new water well cost on the Northshore?
It depends on the property. The biggest factors are how deep the best sand sits, the casing size, the pump and pressure tank you need, the distance from the well to the house, and whether the well will also supply irrigation. We walk the site and give you a free estimate based on those details, not a one-size-fits-all number.
How deep will my new well be?
There's no single answer on the Northshore. Depth depends on where the best water-bearing sand sits under your property, and that varies from one area to the next. In Washington Parish, for example, registered home wells in the main shallow aquifer range from about 20 to 470 feet deep. We read the cuttings as we drill and explain the choice before we finish the well.
Do I need a permit to drill a well in Louisiana?
A licensed water well contractor has to drill it and register it with the state within 30 days of completion. For a typical home well, that registration takes care of the owner's notification. Larger, high-volume wells can require notice to the state before drilling. We handle the paperwork either way and give you a copy.
Should I get a 4-inch or 6-inch well?
Most homes are well served by a 4-inch casing. A 6-inch casing allows a larger pump and more volume, which can make sense for irrigation, commercial use, or properties with heavy demand. We recommend a size based on what the well needs to supply.
How close can a well be to my septic system?
Louisiana requires at least 50 feet between a well and a septic tank. A drain field normally needs 100 feet, which the state allows to be reduced to 50 feet for a home well. We locate your septic components before choosing a spot.
Do you install the pump and pressure tank too?
Yes. A new well installation includes the pump, pressure tank, pressure switch, line to the house, and protected wiring, all sized to your household. You get one crew responsible for the whole system from the sand to the faucet.
Do you drill wells for new construction?
Yes. For new builds, we recommend putting the well in early, before the slab, driveway, and landscaping, so the builder has water on site and nothing finished gets torn up. We coordinate the location with your site plan and septic layout.
What areas do you serve?
We drill new wells across the Northshore, including Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, Abita Springs, Folsom, Goodbee, Bush, Lacombe, Slidell, Franklinton, Hammond, and surrounding communities in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes.
New wells across the Northshore.
We install new water wells throughout St. Tammany Parish and into Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes. Find your area: