Well repair and new well drilling in Slidell, LA
Slidell sits on low ground between Lake Pontchartrain and the Pearl River, and a lot of it has been under water before. That history shapes how we repair and build wells here: equipment placed where floodwater is less likely to reach it, casings and seals that keep surface water out, and an honest first look at what a storm actually damaged. We serve homes and businesses in Slidell and the unincorporated areas east toward the Pearl River and north along US-11.
What we plan around on Slidell jobs.
Slidell's wells deal with a different set of conditions than the ones up near our home base, so the work is planned differently too.
There's an aquifer named after the city
Geologists call one of the water-bearing sands under the parish the Slidell aquifer. In a USGS review of 2005 water use, it supplied more water than any other sand in its deeper aquifer system in St. Tammany. Which sand your well taps depends on where you are and what the cuttings show.
Low ground puts equipment at risk
On flood-prone lots, the parts that fail first are usually the control box, pressure switch, and wiring, not the pump. Mounting them higher and running wiring in conduit costs little compared with replacing them after every high-water event.
The far end of our map gets the same care
Slidell is the eastern edge of our regular service area, not an afterthought. Calls get answered 24 hours a day, and we talk through the symptoms on the phone first, so the first trip out is set up to fix the problem.
Well work for Slidell homes and businesses.
Flood and storm repairs, new wells outside city service, pump and water-quality fixes, and commercial and irrigation systems.
Flood and storm damage repair
After high water, it's tempting to replace everything that got wet. We test first. Control boxes, pressure switches, and wiring often need replacing; pumps, tanks, and casings sometimes don't. We repair what's actually damaged, check the seal and casing for leaks, and use 160 PSI poly pipe and galvanized barb fittings where new parts go in. We also service existing 2-inch wells.
- Electrical & controls
- Seal & casing checks
- Equipment raised above flood risk
New wells outside city service
Properties east toward the Pearl River and north along US-11 often depend on a private well. We drill residential and commercial wells in 4-inch and 6-inch casing, choose the sand based on what comes up as we drill, and grout and seal the casing so surface water can't follow it down. Every new well is registered with the state, and you get a copy.
- 4-inch & 6-inch casing
- Sealed against surface water
- State registration filed
Pumps, tanks, and water-quality fixes
Low pressure, a pump that cycles constantly, or water that smells or stains all trace back to something specific: a failing pump, a waterlogged tank, sulfur, or iron. We find which one it is before recommending equipment, then install pumps, tanks, and filters matched to the problem, with wiring protected in conduit.
- Pump & tank replacement
- Sulfur & iron filtration
- Wiring in conduit
Commercial and irrigation wells
Businesses, larger lots, and landscaped properties around Slidell need a well built for steady, high-volume use. We size the well, pump, and piping to the real demand and use direct-line installs with fewer 90-degree turns so pressure holds up across the whole property.
- Commercial properties
- Irrigation systems
- Direct-line installs
Straight answers for Slidell well owners
Northshore Well Service is a family business. Robert and Evan Wiener run it out of Folsom, with a home base on LA-25 in Covington, and the people who answer your call are the people who do the work. Customers rate us 5.0 out of 5 on Google and Facebook. Most of them mention the same thing: we found the actual problem, sometimes one another company missed, and explained it before we fixed it.
- We test what was damaged before replacing it
- Options and pricing explained up front
- Better parts backed by a stronger warranty
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
Before repairing my pump he educated me. He went above and beyond to be sure our issue was resolved and explained every step of the way.Denita ForgesGoogle review
Slidell well questions, answered
What Slidell homeowners ask us most, from flood recovery to strange smells.
My well equipment was underwater in a flood. What should I do first?
Turn off the well's breaker before you go near the control box, pressure switch, or pump wiring. Don't drink the water until it's been tested. Floodwater can get into the casing and contaminate the well. We check the electrical components, seal, and casing, replace what was damaged, disinfect the system, and recommend a lab test before you drink it again.
Should my pressure tank and controls be raised off the ground?
If your property has flooded before, it's worth considering. The control box, pressure switch, and wiring are usually what fail first when water rises, and they're much cheaper to move up than to replace after every storm. We can relocate them above the levels your property has seen.
Do you really come out to Slidell?
Yes. Slidell is the eastern end of our regular service area, which runs from Slidell to Hammond, and our 24-hour emergency line covers it. Call first and describe what's happening. A few questions on the phone often tell us what to bring so the first trip fixes the problem.
Which aquifer will a new well in Slidell draw from?
It depends on your location and how deep the good sand sits under your property. The Slidell area has several water-bearing sands, including the Slidell aquifer itself, one of the most heavily used in the parish. We read the cuttings as we drill and set the screen in the sand that gives you the best water, not just the deepest one.
My well water smells like rotten eggs. Is something wrong with the well?
Usually it's hydrogen sulfide, a gas that occurs naturally in some groundwater. Sometimes the cause is actually the water heater rather than the well. We help you pin down which one it is, then recommend a fix that targets that cause, such as filtration or disinfecting the well.
Slidell well acting up? Start with a phone call.
Tell us what you're seeing and hearing, and we'll tell you what we think is going on before anyone drives out. For new wells and bigger projects, send a few details and we'll follow up.
Also serving: Covington, Mandeville, and Folsom