Farmers and ranchers across Iron and Washington counties usually ask the same question first: what does an agricultural well cost? There's no flat answer, because the price depends on depth, casing size, site conditions, and what the finished system needs to do. Here's what actually drives the cost on an ag well in Southern Utah.
Depth and casing size A standard domestic well in this area typically runs 300'-400' deep with 6" casing. Agricultural wells go deeper and wider — generally 400'-800' with 10"-16" casing. More depth and larger casing mean more drilling time, more material, and more labor, which is the single biggest cost variable between a household well and an irrigation well.
Site evaluation and water rights Before a rig ever shows up, the site gets evaluated to determine optimal depth, and water rights have to be coordinated for the property. That groundwork happens before drilling starts, and it affects the overall project — skipping it isn't an option, and it's part of why no two well quotes look the same.
Timeline Most of our wells are drilled in 1-2 weeks, depending on depth and terrain. A straightforward domestic well moves faster than a deep agricultural well with wider casing and more challenging ground.
The pump system Drilling the hole is half the project. Agricultural wells also need a pump system sized for irrigation demand — submersible pump, pressure tank, control box, and electrical hookup. That equipment and labor is a separate cost line from the drilling itself, and it scales with how much water the operation needs to move.
Why we don't quote a number up front Because depth, geology, casing needs, and pump requirements vary property to property, Langford Drilling evaluates each site individually before giving a quote. That's the only way to give you an accurate number instead of a guess.
Langford Drilling is based in Cedar City and serves agricultural, residential, and commercial well drilling across Iron County, Washington County, and Southern and Central Utah, including near St. George and Richfield. Call 435-233-8954 to have your property evaluated and get a real quote.