14/02/2018
CTTO
What are some of the important things that I should consider in my selection of a drilling contractor?
Answer: Once again, be an educated consumer and ask questions. Always consider prices but never let prices alone determine your choice. More often than not, the cheapest price may not be the cheapest prices or the best price.
Ask yourself, are they a Class "A" contractor and are they certified and experienced "Master Driller's", Do they have experience in what you are looking for? Look not only at the companies or people experience but the driller's experience as well. After all, he may be the one that is actually drilling your well. What types of guaranties do they offer? Anybody can offer guaranties but do they actually stand behind them? In most cases, you will be able to narrow your choices considerably from these questions. Once you have put the drilling contractors on a "short list", request a meeting with them to go over any concerns or questions that you may have. You can always tell a lot about someone if you are able to communicate with them face to face. The drilling contractor will have to look at your site to see if there are any problems getting the equipment in and out, so perhaps this would be a great time to meet your potential well drilling contractor. Meeting someone in person will answer a lot of questions for you without even having to ask them. By the end of your meeting more than likely you will have obtained a pretty good idea as to the contractors character, integrity, and honesty and you will find that your selection may have become much easier.
Don't be afraid to discuss financial matters with your drilling contractor. After all, he is in business to make money, you are in the process of spending money, and you want to know that you have made the correct choice in your selection of a drilling contractor.
Once again, the more you know, the better chance you have of making the correct selection.