Apex, NC Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
190 ft
Cost / Foot
$24–$55
Total Project
$7,220
vs. National Avg
Near average
the $7,500 national avg.
Apex, NC Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,400–$5,500 | $7,200–$10,300 | $8,600 |
| 150 ft | $3,600–$8,250 | $8,800–$13,450 | $10,900 |
| 200 ft | $4,800–$11,000 | $10,400–$16,600 | $13,200 |
| 300 ft | $7,200–$16,500 | $13,600–$22,900 | $17,800 |
| 400 ft | $9,600–$22,000 | $16,800–$29,200 | $22,400 |
| 500 ft | $12,000–$27,500 | $20,000–$35,500 | $27,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Apex area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Apex, NC
Western Wake County transition from Triassic basin to slate belt; metavolcanic and metasedimentary rock with saprolite weathering zone
The average residential well in Apex is 190 feet deep and costs approximately $7,220 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $24 to $55 per foot, which is near the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Apex area is the Triassic / Carolina Slate Belt Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Wake County well permit; NC DEQ; $100-$200; suburban wells increasingly common on town edges
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