Well maintenance, repair, and drilling in Bush, LA
Bush sits in the rural northeast corner of St. Tammany Parish, near the Bogue Chitto River, and out here there's no water main to fall back on. When the well stops, the whole house stops. We help Bush homeowners keep their wells running with checkups, storm and surge repairs, pump and tank replacements, and new wells, from a home base a short drive away in Covington.
Most well failures give you a warning first.
Wells in rural Bush don't usually die out of nowhere. Here's what to watch for, and what tends to take them out.
The well is the whole water supply
Without a public water line as backup, a failed pump means no showers, no toilets, and no kitchen sink until it's fixed. That's why catching small problems early matters more out here than it does in town.
Storms are hard on well electrics
A pump sits at the bottom of a long column of water and pipe with power running all the way down. Nearby lightning and power surges are a common cause of burned-out control boxes, pressure switches, and pump motors after a storm.
Small symptoms come before big failures
A pump that clicks on every few seconds, pressure that swings, air spitting from the faucet, or a jump in your electric bill usually show up long before the well quits. Each points to a specific part, and fixing it early is cheaper.
Keep it running, and fix it right when it doesn't.
Preventive checkups, storm and surge damage repair, pump and pressure tank replacement, and new home wells.
Well checkups and maintenance
A checkup catches the slow problems before they become no-water emergencies. We look at the pressure switch and its settings, the pressure tank's air charge, how hard the pump is working, the wiring and connections, and the wellhead seal and cap. You get a plain explanation of what's healthy, what's wearing, and what can wait.
- Pressure tank air charge
- Pump & wiring check
- Wellhead seal & cap
Storm and surge damage repair
After a storm, a well that won't start doesn't always need a new pump. The damage may be in the control box, the pressure switch, a capacitor, or the wiring. We test each piece before replacing anything, so you pay for the part that actually failed. Wiring goes back in protected conduit.
- Control boxes & switches
- Tested before replaced
- Wiring in conduit
Pump and pressure tank replacement
When a pump or tank does reach the end of its life, we size the replacement to your household and plumbing instead of matching whatever was there before. Upgraded parts go in at the same time, including 160 PSI poly pipe and galvanized barb fittings at the critical connections. We also service existing 2-inch wells.
- Right-sized replacements
- 160 PSI poly pipe
- 2-inch wells serviced
New home wells
Building in the country starts with water. We read the cuttings as we drill to find the best sand on your property, build in 4-inch or 6-inch casing with proper grout and a sealed wellhead, and register the well with the state. You get a copy of the registration for your records.
- Sand chosen from the cuttings
- 4-inch & 6-inch casing
- State registration filed
Built for people who rely on their well
Robert and Evan Wiener started Northshore Well Service because people with well problems weren't getting a call back. For a home in Bush with no backup water supply, that matters. The family runs the business from Folsom with a home base in Covington, answers the phone around the clock, and holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating on Google and Facebook, mostly for urgency, clear explanations, and fair pricing.
- 24-hour answers when the water stops
- Each part tested before it's replaced
- Better parts backed by a stronger warranty
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
Bush well questions
Most of what Bush homeowners ask us is about keeping a well healthy and what to do when it isn't.
How often should my well get a checkup?
Once a year is a good rule of thumb, and sooner if you notice changes in pressure, noise, or water quality. For a rural home with no backup supply, a yearly look is cheap insurance against a no-water emergency.
My pump died right after a thunderstorm. Is it lightning?
It might be, but don't assume the pump is gone. Surges often damage the control box, pressure switch, or a capacitor rather than the pump motor itself. We test each component so you only replace what actually failed.
Can I protect my well from lightning and power surges?
You can lower the risk. Surge protection at the well's electrical supply, sound grounding, and wiring protected in conduit all help. Nothing makes a well lightning-proof, but these steps can keep a nearby strike from becoming a full pump replacement.
My faucets sputter and spit air. What does that mean?
It usually means air is getting into the system. Common causes include the water level dropping near the pump intake, a leak in the drop pipe, or a failing check valve. If it keeps happening, turn the pump off and call us, because running a pump without enough water can damage it.
My pump kicks on every few seconds. Is that a problem?
Yes. That's called short cycling, and it wears a pump out early. The most common cause is a pressure tank that has lost its air charge, though a failing pressure switch can do it too. It's usually a quick fix if you catch it before the pump fails.
Bush well acting strange? Call before it quits.
Short cycling, sputtering, or low pressure are worth a call now. And if the water has already stopped, we answer 24 hours a day.
Also serving: Folsom, Covington, Franklinton, Madisonville, Mandeville, Slidell, and Hammond