Questions, answered.

Yes — Nevada Contractor License #46498A and California Contractor License #912877. We’re bonded in both states and carry workers’ comp and general liability. Proof of insurance is available before any work begins — just ask.

Since 1958 — when Bill Blain got his Nevada well-driller’s license. His wife Wanda became the first licensed woman well driller in Nevada in 1978. Their son Tom has run the business since 1996. Three generations, sixty-seven years, same family.

We cover Northern Nevada from Carson City — Reno and Sparks (Washoe County), the Carson Valley (Douglas County: Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa), and out into Lyon County (Dayton, Fernley). If you’re near a county line and not sure, call us — we probably cover you.

Both. Residential wells and pump service are our daily work. We also drill agricultural wells, irrigation wells, and commercial properties. Same crew, same standards across the board.

Usually 1–3 days of actual drilling, depending on depth and what we hit. From signing the contract to running water, plan on 2–6 weeks — permits and scheduling around weather are the variable parts.

Most residential wells in Northern Nevada hit usable water between 100 and 600 feet, but it varies by location. We can estimate based on neighboring wells and what we know about the formation. The actual depth is determined by what we find drilling.

Yes — Nevada requires a permit from the Division of Water Resources for new wells. We handle the paperwork as part of the job. Existing well work (deepening, pump service) doesn’t always require a permit, depending on what’s being done.

It’s rare in Northern Nevada but it happens. We’re upfront about the risk going in, and we’ll discuss alternatives (alternate location, deeper drill, etc.) before continuing past pre-agreed depth. We don’t hide bad news to keep drilling.

A properly-sized submersible pump in a clean well should last 15–25 years. Pumps that fail early are almost always sized wrong for the well’s actual draw, or installed in water with high mineral content that wears the impellers. We size pumps to your specific well.

Most bladder tanks last 10–15 years. Signs it’s time: rapid pump cycling, water hammer in the pipes, visible rust on the tank, or pressure that fluctuates wildly. If the pump is short-cycling, the tank is usually the cause.

Could be a few things: failed pump, blown pressure switch, dropped water level in the well, or a wiring issue. If you’ve lost water entirely, don’t wait through a weekend — call the emergency line at (775) 230–1700.

No. Estimates are free, with no obligation. We come out, look at the property, talk through what you need, and write you a clear number. If you don’t like it, that’s the end of it — no follow-up sales calls.

Same-day callback for new inquiries during business hours. For non-emergency estimates we’re usually on-site within a few business days. Emergency work (no water, urgent pump failure) moves to the top of the schedule.

Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard. For larger jobs we typically take a deposit at signing and the balance on completion. Specific terms are spelled out on every written estimate.

Yes — specific terms vary by service type and are written into every estimate. Workmanship is warrantied for a defined period; manufacturer warranties on pumps and tanks pass through to you. Anything that fails because of how we did the work, we stand behind.