ACWxRADR
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My cabin neighbor is a well driller / installer and owns or is the co-owner of the well company.
He is a really great guy and I have known him for many years, although I have never done any
well business with him before. His company has installed at least three wells here within our
cabin community and they all perform well so I do trust his workmanship and ethics.
Several people including myself have asked him about installing wells for us recently and he
has provided quotations for us in writing. Each quote is unique depending upon the owner's
equipment requests, lay of the land and what-not. He will drill the wells as deep as needed for
the price quoted up to 100 feet. None of the original wells he has drilled have gone over that
depth and I know that mine will not.
His estimate for my installation comes to $4150. This includes everything from the electrical
service to the pump, drilling and flushing/pumping and testing the well and running the water
line into the cabin. The pump, controller, piping and all wiring is included. Labor and taxes are
also included as well as registering the well and technical support afterwards.
Does this price sound respectable?
Although he and I spoke about the pump and controller I wanted, he did not specify the exact
make, model or type in my estimate. Wouldn't it be customary for him to outline these details?
He may be providing a very generic and simplistic estimate for the others who may not be
knowledgeable or care about these details, but I do desire to know.
Does anyone think that I would be unreasonable if I were to request a more detailed "quote"
rather than a simple estimate for this installation? I don't wish to seem like a "butt-head" to
my friend when he is trying to do everything to provide a really fair deal, as best that he can.
Obviously, this is not like a neighbor coming over and helping to install a new window or erect
a back yard "Tuff-Shed". There is a lot of manpower and equipment that needs to be paid for.
Thoughts anyone?
Thank you
He is a really great guy and I have known him for many years, although I have never done any
well business with him before. His company has installed at least three wells here within our
cabin community and they all perform well so I do trust his workmanship and ethics.
Several people including myself have asked him about installing wells for us recently and he
has provided quotations for us in writing. Each quote is unique depending upon the owner's
equipment requests, lay of the land and what-not. He will drill the wells as deep as needed for
the price quoted up to 100 feet. None of the original wells he has drilled have gone over that
depth and I know that mine will not.
His estimate for my installation comes to $4150. This includes everything from the electrical
service to the pump, drilling and flushing/pumping and testing the well and running the water
line into the cabin. The pump, controller, piping and all wiring is included. Labor and taxes are
also included as well as registering the well and technical support afterwards.
Does this price sound respectable?
Although he and I spoke about the pump and controller I wanted, he did not specify the exact
make, model or type in my estimate. Wouldn't it be customary for him to outline these details?
He may be providing a very generic and simplistic estimate for the others who may not be
knowledgeable or care about these details, but I do desire to know.
Does anyone think that I would be unreasonable if I were to request a more detailed "quote"
rather than a simple estimate for this installation? I don't wish to seem like a "butt-head" to
my friend when he is trying to do everything to provide a really fair deal, as best that he can.
Obviously, this is not like a neighbor coming over and helping to install a new window or erect
a back yard "Tuff-Shed". There is a lot of manpower and equipment that needs to be paid for.
Thoughts anyone?
Thank you
