FAQ

The well drilling service at Goold Wells and Pumps starts with a custom well design, including system layout, water table assessment, contamination check, and permit acquisition. Our licensed well drilling contractors then drill the borehole, install casing and seals, conduct pumping tests, sanitize the well, and finalize any required inspections.

The duration of well drilling service depends on geology and required depth. For a typical residential well in Columbia County, New York, Goold Wells and Pumps completes drilling and installation in 13 days, including casing, sealing, and pump testing.

Well drilling service costs vary based on depth, geology, casing materials, and permit fees. Goold Wells and Pumps offers free cost estimates for well drilling service in Albany, the Capital Region, and the Berkshires so you know the full investment up front.

Goold Wells and Pumps determines well depth by evaluating water table height, intended water usage, and local geology. Residential wells typically range from 100 to 300 feet deep, while commercial wells may require deeper drilling to reach adequate water yield.

Yes. Goold Wells and Pumps includes permit acquisition as part of our well drilling service. Our team secures all necessary local and state permits for private water well drilling in Columbia County, Rensselaer County, and surrounding areas.

Goold Wells and Pumps provides submersible well pump installation for deep wells and shallow well pump installation for wells under 25 feet. We select pumps based on your propertys water table, yield requirements, and pressure needs.

Well water pump installation costs depend on pump type, depth, horsepower, and installation complexity. Goold Wells and Pumps offers free estimates for well pump installation in Albany, the Capital Region, and the Berkshires.

A standard well water pump installation by Goold Wells and Pumps typically takes one day, including pump sizing, electrical hook-up, pressure tank setup, and system testing to ensure reliable operation.

Submersible well pumps are designed for deep wells and are installed below the water level, whereas shallow well pumps sit above ground and are suited for wells up to 25 feet. Goold Wells and Pumps recommends the correct pump type based on your well depth and pressure requirements.

Yes. Goold Wells and Pumps is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Our well water pump installation technicians hold all required certifications and follow industry best practices for safe, high-quality service.

Common signs of needed well pump repair include no water pressure, poor water pressure, frequent pump cycling, strange pump noises, and reduced water flow. Goold Wells and Pumps can diagnose and repair these issues promptly.

Well pump repair costs vary by the nature of the problem and required parts. Goold Wells and Pumps provides upfront estimates for well pump repair, maintenance, or pump replacement in Albany, the Capital Region, and the Berkshires.

Yes. If your well pump is damaged beyond repair, Goold Wells and Pumps offers professional well pump replacement. We install high-quality replacement pumps matched to your well depth and water demand.

Minor well pump repairs such as pressure switch adjustments or pipe seal replacements can often be completed in a few hours. More extensive repairs or pump replacements may take a full day. Goold Wells and Pumps schedules timely service to restore your water quickly.

Yes. All well pump repair technicians at Goold Wells and Pumps are licensed, bonded, insured, and certified by the National Ground Water Association. We follow strict safety and sanitation protocols when servicing your pump.

Goold Wells and Pumps tests private well water for nitrates, iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), synthetic organic compounds (SOCs), bacteria, and other common contaminants to ensure your water is safe.

Goold Wells and Pumps recommends scheduling well water testing at least once a year, or immediately after flooding events, well repairs, or if you notice changes in taste, odor, or appearance of your water.

Well water testing costs vary based on the number of parameters tested. Goold Wells and Pumps provides customized pricing for comprehensive water sample testing and flow testing in Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, and Dutchess counties.

During well water testing, Goold Wells and Pumps collects water samples from your tap or wellhead, sends them to an accredited lab for analysis, and delivers a detailed report with contaminant levels and treatment recommendations.

Yes. Goold Wells and Pumps includes bacteria testing (total coliform and E. coli) in our well water testing services to identify potential health hazards and recommend appropriate water treatment solutions.

Goold Wells and Pumps installs ultraviolet (UV) water filtration systems, reverse osmosis (RO) filters, multimedia sediment filters, carbon filters, and specialty filtration systems to remove industrial solvents, pesticides, chlorine, and more.

A professionally installed well water filtration system by Goold Wells and Pumps can remove VOCs, SOCs, chlorine, herbicides, pesticides, calcium, lime, and industrial runoff, improving taste, odor, and overall water quality.

Typical water filtration system installation for a residential well takes 48 hours. Goold Wells and Pumps handles mounting, plumbing connections, filter media loading, system programming, and initial test runs in one day.

Costs for well water filtration system installation vary by system type and complexity. Goold Wells and Pumps provides free estimates based on the contaminants detected and the filtration system needed.

Yes. Goold Wells and Pumps offers maintenance, filter changes, repairs, and performance tuning for existing well water filtration systems to ensure peak operation and consistent water quality.

Goold Wells and Pumps provides water softeners, water neutralizers, iron removal systems, manganese filters, arsenic removal units, and ultra-violet disinfection systems tailored for private well water treatment.

A water softener treatment system from Goold Wells and Pumps replaces hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium with sodium or potassium ions through ion exchange, preventing scale buildup and improving water feel.

Yes. Goold Wells and Pumps installs specialized iron removal and sulfur filtration systems that oxidize and filter out iron particles and hydrogen sulfide molecules, eliminating red staining and rotten-egg odors.

Well water treatment system installation costs depend on contaminant levels, system capacity, and treatment complexity. Goold Wells and Pumps offers free on-site evaluations and customized pricing for treatment systems.

Yes. Goold Wells and Pumps offers regular maintenance, media replacement, system sanitization, and repair services for all well water treatment systems to ensure ongoing performance and water safety.

Low water pressure in a private well can be caused by a failing pressure tank, clogged pressure switch, undersized piping, low yield from the aquifer, or aging pump components. Goold Wells and Pumps diagnoses the root cause.

Goold Wells and Pumps improves well water pressure by installing a correctly sized pressure tank, upgrading to a constant pressure system, replacing aged pump parts, adjusting pump settings, or recommending hydrofracking.

A constant pressure system uses a variable speed pump and pressure sensor to maintain consistent water pressure regardless of demand. Goold Wells and Pumps installs constant pressure systems for steady flow during showers and irrigation.

Well water pressure improvement costs depend on the solutionnew pressure tanks, system upgrades, or hydrofracking. Goold Wells and Pumps provides free estimates for water pressure improvement services in the Capital Region.

Yes. Water well hydrofracking performed by Goold Wells and Pumps can open fractures in bedrock to increase water yield and improve well water pressure when geological conditions allow.

Water well hydrofracking, or hydrofracturing, is a procedure that uses high-pressure water jets to widen cracks in bedrock around a well shaft, increasing water yield. Goold Wells and Pumps performs hydrofracking on appropriately conditioned wells.

Hydrofracking improves well performance by expanding existing fissures and creating new flow channels in the rock, allowing more water to enter the well shaft. This can boost water yield and pressure.

Goold Wells and Pumps evaluates your wells geology, water source (fracture network), and structural integrity to determine if hydrofracking is the best option or if alternative measures should be recommended.

A water well hydrofracking procedure by Goold Wells and Pumps typically takes one day for setup, high-pressure fracturing, well cleanup, and final sanitation. Complex sites may require additional time for permitting.

Hydrofracking costs vary by well depth, fracture spacing, and required equipment. Goold Wells and Pumps offers free hydrofracking estimates, including all labor, equipment, and sanitation fees.

Geothermal well drilling is the process of boring deep holes to install ground loops for eco-friendly heating and cooling. Goold Wells and Pumps drills and installs closed-loop and open-loop geothermal systems tailored to your HVAC needs.

Geothermal well installation by Goold Wells and Pumps delivers eco-friendly operation, low maintenance, quiet performance, high efficiency, and reliable year-round heating and cooling, reducing your energy costs.

In a closed-loop geothermal well installation, Goold Wells and Pumps drills boreholes, installs high-density polyethylene loops filled with antifreeze solution, and connects them to your heat pump to transfer geothermal energy.

Geothermal well drilling costs depend on loop type, borehole depth, and site conditions. Goold Wells and Pumps provides free site evaluations and detailed geothermal drilling estimates for homes and commercial properties.

Goold Wells and Pumps assesses your soil conditions, land area, heating/cooling load, and local geology to determine if geothermal well drilling is the best solution for your home or business.