Well Drilling · Clay County
Well Drilling in Middleburg, FL
Whether you're building on acreage off a quiet Middleburg back road or replacing a well that can no longer keep up with your household, a new well is a long-term investment in your property's water supply. Simply Well and Pump drills new wells for homes and properties across Middleburg and Clay County, starting with a clear look at your site and how you plan to use the water.
Serving Clay County
Licensed Well Contractor
Overview
What goes into drilling a new well
Drilling a water well is more than putting a hole in the ground. The well has to reach a dependable water-bearing formation, be cased and sealed to keep surface water out, and be sized for the pump that will eventually draw from it. In this part of northeast Florida, drinking water wells commonly draw from the Floridan aquifer, while shallower wells are often used for lawn and pasture irrigation. Which approach makes sense depends on the property and the purpose of the well.
Before any equipment arrives, we talk through your water needs — a single household, a home with irrigation, horses or other animals, or a workshop — and review the site for rig access, required setbacks and the best location for the well. Florida requires a permit to construct a water well, and in Clay County that permit is handled through the Florida Department of Health in Clay County under the St. Johns River Water Management District's well rules. We explain that process so you know what to expect.
Once the well is drilled, it still needs a pump, pressure tank and plumbing to deliver water to the house. If you want the complete system handled in one project, see our water well installation service.
Common Reasons
Why Middleburg area property owners call us for a new well
New construction
Homes and outbuildings beyond the reach of a utility water line — common on the rural roads around Middleburg and out toward Jennings State Forest — need their own supply before anyone can move in.
An old well that can't keep up
Older wells may produce less water over time, or were never sized for how a property is used today. A well inspection can show whether the well or the equipment is the limit.
Irrigation, horses and acreage
Large lawns, gardens, pastures and hobby farms around Middleburg and Keystone Heights can demand far more water than a household, and a separate irrigation well is often the practical answer.
Construction problems with an older well
Persistent sediment or changes in water quality can sometimes be traced to how an older well was built. A properly constructed replacement may be part of the solution.
Our Process
Our well drilling process
- 1
Talk through your needs
Tell us about the property, the water you need and any existing well. We'll ask the questions that shape the plan.
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Site review and permit
We review the site, choose a location that meets setback requirements and handle the permit with the county health department.
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Drill and construct
The rig drills the well, casing is installed and grouted to seal out surface water, and the well is developed to clear sediment.
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Completion and next steps
We explain how the well performed and what's needed to finish the system — including sealing any old well being replaced.
Why Simply Well and Pump
Why choose Simply Well and Pump
Free estimates on every job, same day service available, and a team that handles drilling, pumps, inspections and abandonment for Middleburg and Clay County properties.
One team for the whole job
We drill wells, install and replace pumps, inspect wells and abandon old ones, so your project doesn't pass between contractors.
Clear explanations
You'll know what we're proposing and why before any work begins.
Free estimates
Every job starts with a free estimate, so you can plan with real numbers.
Licensed and insured
We're a licensed well contractor, and our work follows Florida's water well construction rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Well Drilling questions, answered
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Other ways we can help
Planning a new well in Middleburg?
Call 904-796-4688 to talk through your project, or request a free estimate online. Same day service is available.