Q.  Do I have to get a permit to have a well drilled?

A.  If your location is within the city limits, yes you must obtain a permit from your City. Outside of the city limits, you will need to check with your water district for that determination.

Q.  What regulations govern where a well can be drilled?

A.  Standard regulations require a well be 100' from septic field lines, 50' from property lines and/or a septic tank.  Other considerations are utility and power line right-of-ways, underground lines, etc.  Special provisions do exist that will allow a well to be drilled under less distances.  

Q.  How deep will my well be drilled?

A.  Depths vary from area to area.  We have drilled wells from 150' (minimum) to 1000'.

Q.  How long will my water well last?

A.  Wells drilled 40 - 50 years ago are still producing today!  Wells which have been abandoned have typically had steel casing issues, not lack of water.  Today, we use PVC casing.  Your well should last for decades.

Q.  How much water can we expect from our well?

A.  Most of the wells drilled can supply more water than the customer needs.  There are areas however, where water resources are limited, or are not available.  We have maps of Henderson and Van Zandt counties, with well locations and water formations marked.   We will be happy to discuss your water supply expectations in more detail with you.

Q.  What kind of quality can I expect from my well and how safe is well water?

A.  The large majority of all wells drilled here produce excellent water, no contamination, and require no filtration.  Well water is typically the safest source of drinking water available.  Well water is not vulnerable to pollution, contamination and diseases, as they are not open air pools.  Please contact us so we may discuss this in more detail with you.

Q.  When should I have my water well drilled?

A.  If you are building a home, this well should be the first thing put in.  Your building contractor will need water for different phases of your home construction.   

Q.  How can I pay for my well?

A.  Chambers and Phillips accepts Visa and MasterCard.  Chambers and Phillips also has financing available through American National Bank, with approved credit.  You may want to visit with your local bank, FHA, or other financial lender for information on water well drilling loans.  If you are building a new home, the cost of the well may be included in the original construction costs.  

Q.  How long does it take to get a water well drilled?  

A.  Chambers & Phillips' work load varies from as little as a few days to as much as a couple of months.  Contact us so we can schedule a date that is good for you and us.  Once on site, we typically complete the drilling and pump installation in two to five days.

Q.  How much space is needed to drill a well?  

A.  Our equipment setup varies depending upon the layout of your property, trees, walkways, etc.   We will come to your site and pick a suitable location.  We can  find a way to get in and get the job done.

Q.  Is Chambers & Phillips licensed?

A.  YES!  We hold drillers license, Texas Master Licenses, Pump Installer licenses,  are insured and are bondable.

• Billy (W.R.) Phillips:  Master Texas License 2847WI;  OSSF Installer Lic # OS 0012616

• Jason Phillips:  Unit 1 Class D Water Works Operations Lic # WO0014763; Master Texas Lic #55066WI; Class D Waste Water Treatment Lic # WW0027128; OSSE Installer Lic# OS 0012615

• Brian Butcher:  OSSF Installer Lic # OS 0012600; Texas Lic # 55067 LPKW

Q. What locations do Chambers & Phillips have?

A.  We are located in Canton, TX.  We are not related to nor affiliated with Phillips Drilling in Athens, TX.  Just remember ... CHAMBERS & PHILLIPS.