What should I do if I suddenly have no water?

Check whether power is reaching the system, and only look for visible leaks if it's safe to do so. Avoid opening any electrical components yourself, and don't keep running a pump that seems to be failing. Then give us a call so we can diagnose it properly.

Can you diagnose an existing well system, or only install new ones?

We diagnose existing systems just as often as we install new ones, covering pumps, pressure switches, foot valves, casings, wiring, tanks, and filters. We always start by identifying the actual source of the problem before recommending any fix.

Do you provide irrigation well service as well as new well drilling?

Yes, we handle both irrigation well service and new residential, commercial, and new-construction drilling in 4-inch and 6-inch casing, along with service on existing 2-inch wells.

Does a deeper well always mean better water access?

Not necessarily. Depth alone doesn't guarantee good results. Reading the ground material to find the right aquifer matters more than simply drilling as deep as possible.

Well Drilling & Repair in Covington, LA

Water well drilling and repair service in Covington, LA

When your water stops, we answer. That's not just a tagline for Northshore Well Service, it's how Robert and Evan Wiener built this company from the ground up right here on the Northshore. We're based at 74682 LA-25 in Covington, so when a well problem comes up, you're not waiting on a crew driving in from somewhere else. Whether it's a new well for a property under construction or an existing system that's suddenly gone dry, our team diagnoses the actual problem first instead of guessing and swapping parts.

5.0 out of 5Google + Facebook reviews

24-hourEmergency availability

LA-25Home base in Covington

New water well drilling in Covington, LA

New well drilling for Covington properties

Covington's mix of residential lots, larger acreage, and new construction means well needs vary a lot from one property to the next. We handle new well drilling across common 4-inch and 6-inch casing configurations, sized to match what a property actually needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Depth isn't the only thing that matters either. Reading the ground material to target the right aquifer often matters more than simply drilling deeper, which is part of why we take the time to get that assessment right before any drilling starts.

4-inch casing
6-inch casing
Aquifer-targeted drilling

Well repair when something goes wrong

No water, a pump that's failed, pressure that's dropped off, a cracked casing pipe: these are the calls we get most from Covington homeowners, and every one starts the same way, by diagnosing the real source of the problem before replacing anything. We also service existing 2-inch wells, not just new installations, so older systems aren't left without support. When we do replace parts, we use 160 PSI higher-rated poly pipe instead of standard-grade pipe, along with galvanized metal barb fittings at critical connections, both aimed at preventing the kind of underground failures that bring people back to square one.

2-inch wells serviced
160 PSI poly pipe
Galvanized barb fittings

Irrigation and commercial well service

Larger Covington properties, nurseries, greenhouses, and acreage with real irrigation demands need a dedicated well system built for volume, not a scaled-down residential setup. We install and service irrigation, commercial, and domestic wells sized to match actual usage, with direct-line installs that keep fewer unnecessary 90-degree turns in the water path to preserve pressure and flow where it counts.

Nurseries & greenhouses
Acreage
Direct-line installs

Well pump, pressure tank, and filter service in Covington, LA

Pump, tank, and filter service

A well system is only as reliable as its weakest component, which is why we handle pump and tank replacement, filter changes, new installations, and ongoing maintenance as part of the same service, not a separate call. Protected wiring, secured conduit, proper well seals, and state-compliant well logs go into every job, details that tend to get skipped by companies more focused on a quick fix than a system that holds up.

Pump & tank replacement
Filter changes
State-compliant well logs

Why Covington trusts Northshore Well Service

We hold a 5.0 out of 5.0 rating across Google and Facebook, and the reviews tend to say the same thing in different words: we explain what's actually happening instead of just fixing it and leaving. Denita Forges specifically noted that she was educated through every step of her pump repair, and Dustin Sons has talked about us diagnosing a problem another well company couldn't even identify. Being family-owned by Robert and Evan Wiener in Folsom, with our home base on LA-25 in Covington, means Covington calls get answered by people who actually live in this area, day, evening, or in the middle of an emergency.

Direct access to a knowledgeable working team

Clear options before work begins

Better parts backed by a stronger warranty

Water well drilling and repair service in Covington, LA

From the first drill to the finished system.