Well drilling in Minnesota

Short answer: Drilling a new well in the Minneapolis area costs about $5,240 to $10,480. Angi puts drilling in Minnesota at $28 to $65 a foot, so the depth to good water decides most of the price. A licensed contractor must notify MDH before drilling starts ($325).

Source: Angi, utilities on land in Minneapolis (2026) · Angi, well drilling cost (Sep 2026) · MDH, Well program fees (Jul 2025). Checked Nov 4, 2026.

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How a new well gets built

Notification. The contractor or owner sends MDH a notification form and the $325 fee before drilling starts. Work can begin once MDH has both.
Drilling and casing. The well is lined with steel or plastic casing, typically 4 to 6 inches wide. The casing must reach at least 15 feet below the ground and stick up at least 1 foot above it.
Grout. The space around the casing is filled with grout, pumped in from the bottom up, to keep surface water out.
Pump and water line. The pump goes in, and the water line runs to the house from a pitless adapter below the frost line.
Water test and record. The contractor has the water tested for bacteria, nitrate and arsenic by a certified lab and sends you the results. You also get a copy of the Well and Boring Record, which MDH keeps too.

How far a well must be from other things

Keep the well this far from	Most wells	Sensitive well
Septic tank	50 feet	50 feet
Drain field (most homes)	50 feet	100 feet
Buried sewer pipe (approved, tested materials)	20 feet	20 feet
Building or permanent structure	3 feet	3 feet
Buried fuel tank, 56 to 1,100 gallons	50 feet	50 feet
Liquid propane (LP) tank	10 feet	10 feet
In-ground swimming pool	20 feet	20 feet
Feedlot, 1 to under 300 animal units	50 feet	100 feet

Measured sideways from the well. A sensitive well has less than 50 feet of watertight casing. From Minnesota Rules chapter 4725, as listed by MDH. Ask your contractor about anything not listed.

What drilling costs by depth

Depth	4-inch plastic casing	6-inch steel casing
50 feet	$1,775	$3,060
100 feet	$3,550	$6,120
150 feet	$5,325	$9,180
200 feet	$7,100	$12,240
300 feet	$10,650	$18,360

National averages from Angi, for drilling and casing. The pump, pressure tank and water line are extra. Angi puts Minnesota at $28 to $65 a foot.

Before you sign

Get more than one estimate, as MDH suggests, and a written agreement listing the materials and work.
Ask about depth. Neighbors' well records in the Minnesota Well Index show how deep wells near you go.
Ask what the price includes: casing, grout, the pump, the pressure tank, the water line to the house, the MDH fee and the water test.
Check the license. Minnesota law says only MDH-licensed contractors may build, repair or seal a well. Ask for the company's MDH license number, and check it with MDH.

About these listings. We found these companies through Google Maps and checked each one on its own website on Nov 4, 2026: the site loads, shows the same phone number and names well or pump work. Services and years come from their websites. We have not checked licenses yet: Minnesota requires an MDH license to build, repair or seal a well, so ask for the number. A listing is not an endorsement, and no company pays to be listed. About the listings · Claim or correct a listing

Sources: Angi, utilities on land in Minneapolis (2026) · Angi, well drilling cost (Sep 2026) · MDH, Constructing a new water-supply well · MDH, Isolation distances from a well (Minn. R. ch. 4725) · MDH, Well Owner's Handbook (PDF, 2014) · MDH, Well program fees (Jul 2025)

Questions

How much does it cost to drill a well in Minnesota?

About $5,240 to $10,480 in the Minneapolis area, according to Angi, which puts Minnesota at $28 to $65 a foot. Depth, rock and casing size move the price most.

Do I need a permit to drill a well in Minnesota?

MDH must be notified before drilling starts, with a $325 fee for a water-supply well. Your contractor usually files it. Some counties run their own well programs.

How far does a well have to be from a septic tank?

At least 50 feet from a septic tank or a drain field, under the Minnesota well code. A drain field must be 100 feet from a sensitive well, one with less than 50 feet of watertight casing.

Can I drill my own well?

Minnesota lets an owner build a well without a license on land they own or lease, for their own home or for farming, if they follow the well code and file the notification. Most people hire a licensed contractor.

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