Usable water-supply records with plausible depth values.
7,525 LOCAL WELL RECORDS
Well Drilling Cost in Calgary, Alberta
Well drilling cost in Calgary depends heavily on depth, casing, geology, access and quote inclusions. Local records show a 150 ft median depth and a 100–210 ft typical range to help frame contractor conversations.
Median recorded depth150 ft
7% deeper than Alberta's 140 ft median.
INTERACTIVE LOCAL WELL EXPLORER
Map and well records in Calgary
Search an address to focus nearby records, or filter by depth, yield and completion year. The sorted well list updates with the map.
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Half of usable records are shallower and half deeper.
More affected by unusually deep wells than the median.
The middle 50% of recorded depths.
Records below 10 ft are excluded.
An observed extreme, not a drilling expectation.
LOCAL COST CONTEXT
How much does it cost to drill a well in Calgary?
There is no trustworthy single price for Calgary. Official records do not include invoices, but they show that the middle half of recorded wells are 100–210 ft deep. Contractors must still price casing, geology, access, pump equipment, site work and exclusions for the specific property.
WATER & CONSTRUCTION SIGNALS
More than depth: what Calgary records contain
These fields come from a stratified sample of 7,525 local records and are shown with coverage counts.
Typical sampled range: 4–10 GPM across 3,105 records.
Middle 50%: —–— ft below ground across 0 records.
Rotary (3371) · Cable Tool (1730) · Unknown (836)
Newest sampled record: 2026 · 453 completed since 2015.
Recorded depth distribution in Calgary
0 ftMedian 150 ft400 ft
Most usable records fall between 100 and 210 ft. The average is 18 ft above the median, showing how extreme wells influence a simple average.
What stands out
- Regional depth contextThe local median is 7% deeper than Alberta overall.
- Useful pump-test coverage41% of usable records include a reported GPM value.
- Meaningful local variabilityThe middle half of wells spans 110 vertical feet.
ACCURATE COST PLANNING
What should a Calgary well quote include?
Compare written scopes rather than multiplying a regional depth by a generic per-foot rate.
Per-foot rate, minimum charge, bore diameter and what happens if the well must go deeper.
Included casing footage, material, extra-foot rate, grout and sanitary completion.
Pump, drop pipe, wire, pressure tank, controls, pitless adapter and installation.
Mobilization, rig access, trenching, waterline, electrical runs and restoration.
Pump testing, laboratory water tests and whether treatment equipment is excluded.
Taxes, permits or approvals, unsuccessful-hole terms and other stated exclusions.
Price disclaimer: WellEstimate does not have verified contractor transaction data for this region and therefore does not publish a regional dollar estimate.
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Calgary well drilling cost FAQ
Practical answers grounded in local records, with the limits of preliminary planning made clear.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Calgary?
The official well records do not contain contractor prices, so a reliable local dollar figure cannot be calculated from them. Ask licensed contractors for itemized quotes based on the property, expected depth, casing, access, pump, trenching, electrical work, testing and treatment.
How deep are wells in Calgary?
The median recorded water-supply well depth is 150 feet. The middle 50% of 7,525 usable local records ranges from 100 to 210 feet.
What affects well drilling cost in Calgary?
Important cost factors include required depth, casing and overburden, bedrock conditions, drill-rig access, mobilization, pump sizing, trenching, pressure equipment, water treatment and testing.
What should a Calgary well drilling quote include?
Compare the drilling rate and minimum charge, included casing and grout, pump and pressure equipment, mobilization, trenching, electrical work, testing, restoration, taxes, exclusions and additional-depth terms.
Can nearby wells predict the cost of a new well in Calgary?
Nearby records can show historical depth, geology, yield and construction patterns, but they cannot predict an exact new-well depth or price. Use them to test quote assumptions, then rely on a licensed contractor's written site-specific scope.
TRACEABLE WELL RECORDS
Deepest and shallowest wells in Calgary
Well IDs connect these observations back to individual government records. Extremes should not be treated as expected depths.
Deepest recorded wells
| # | Depth | Municipality | Year | Well ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,301 ft | Calgary | Not reported | 408905 |
| 2 | 1,300 ft | Calgary | Not reported | 389615 |
| 3 | 1,020 ft | Calgary | 1954 | 131334 |
| 4 | 920 ft | Calgary | 1989 | 391476 |
| 5 | 810 ft | Calgary | 1997 | 469197 |
Shallowest recorded wells
| # | Depth | Municipality | Year | Well ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ft | Calgary | Not reported | 128684 |
| 2 | 10 ft | Calgary | 1992 | 365883 |
| 3 | 10 ft | Calgary | 1992 | 365884 |
| 4 | 10 ft | Calgary | 1992 | 365885 |
| 5 | 10 ft | Calgary | Not reported | 377088 |
FIND WELLS NEAR YOUR PROPERTY
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Source: Alberta Water Well Information Database (AWWID) · dataset through 2026-08-12 · Alberta domestic/stock/municipal water-well reports with recorded depths from 10 to 1,500 ft (imperial AWWID units). Regional counts use OData totals; depth percentiles use sampled report pages within each bbox. Information disclaimer: Historical records are planning context, not a site assessment or professional advice. Records may be incomplete, approximately located or unrepresentative of a future well. Open Government Licence – Alberta.