Pump Installations and Water Testing/Treatment
Down to Earth Drilling and Huckson’s Water Depot work together to provide a seamless, start-to-finish water well solution for homeowners and builders across Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District.
By combining our expertise, we deliver a streamlined process that coordinates drilling, pump installation, testing, and water treatment. The result is a simpler experience, better project timelines, and reliable water systems you can feel confident in.
Down to Earth Drilling
We provide professional water well drilling services in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas. Our team delivers reliable water solutions for residential, agricultural, and commercial properties across Northern Ontario.
Your Water Well Services
Residential Water Wells
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New well drilling
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Rural properties
Commercial / Agricultural Wells
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Farm, businesses, industrial sites
Water Well Decommissioning
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In compliance with REG. 903 (Wells)
Drilling Methods
Mud Rotary
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Uses drilling mud to carry the cuttings to the surface
Air Rotary
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Uses compressed air instead of fluid, often in harder rock formations
Air Percussion / Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH)
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Highly effective in hard rock formations
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Fast and efficient for deep wells
The Down to Earth Drilling Difference
Local Expertise You Can Trust
Deep experience drilling in Sault Ste. Marie and across the Algoma District means we understand the local geology, helping ensure efficient drilling and dependable water supply.
Modern Equipment And Proven Methods
We use reliable, up-to-date drilling techniques suited to a wide range of ground conditions, delivering consistent, high-quality results.
Tailored Solutions
Every property is different. We assess your site and recommend the best approach for your water needs.
Fully Licensed And Insured
We are fully licensed and insured, and operate in compliance with Ontario Regulation 904 (Wells), giving you confidence that your well is constructed safely, professionally, and to all provincial standards.
Well Drilling - Moving Parts!
There are a lot of moving parts, so to speak, when you hire professionals to drill a well on your property—and specific things you can do to further ensure a job done right.
Here are a few considerations and things to expect before we arrive at your property.
Preparation
To prepare your property for our arrival, please ensure:
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Your property is on relatively flat land
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The ground is solid and able to withstand the weight of a drill (approx. 40 tonnes)
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Approx. 15' of clearance, so we can set up the drill
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Your well will be drilled at least 50' away from any contaminants, and at least 75' from any livestock
Equipment
Our team will bring the following equipment to complete the job:
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Truck-mounted drill rig (39' length x 104'' width x 13.6' in height, with a mass height of 41')
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Service truck / transport truck cab with crane and materials (46' length x 8.6' width)
What to Expect During Drilling
Drilling can create quite a bit of mess and we do not do clean-up—so expect drill cuttings, pieces of overburden, mud etc. While we do our best to limit any damage to landscaped properties, the weight of our vehicles will likely leave some ruts etc.
Depending on how close we are to your house, we recommend you board up windows and tarp the sides.
If your property is near a water source like a lake or river, it is your responsibility to build a wall (hay bales) with a tarp—stopping any potential well cuttings from contaminating an open body of water