That appears to be the case for countless Americans hoping to aid the monarch butterfly. Hearing that pesticides have destroyed the milkweed that monarchs rely on for survival, sympathetic animal lovers have attempted to do their part to support the butterflies by growing milkweed in their own gardens.
Professional well drillers in Nevada County, California charge $18 to $21 per foot to drill with a minimum drill of 100 feet. The drilling fee includes 20 feet of casing into bedrock and a seal and cap. 100 foot well = $1800 to $2100. 200 foot well = $3600 to $4200.
1 (However, if the geological conditions are especially difficult or access is extremely limited, drilling can cost $30-$50 a foot or more.) For example, the sustainable Arizona homesteaders at ByExample.com report paying $6,750 to have well drilled 280' deep, or about $24 /foot. The well driller should provide a written contract listing the work to be done and the specific costs, including potential fees for drilling deeper or drilling a second well if the first must be abandoned. 2  Foster Water Well Drilling in California explains how to hire a water well contractor.