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Well Drillers Near Indian River, Michigan

The typical Indian River well penetrates alternating layers of sand/gravel, clay/hardpan, and mixed units, with the most common sequence being surface sands/gravel, followed by thick clay/hardpan, then water-bearing sands or sand/gravel at depth.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of Indian River. 27 results found.

27 Well Service Contractors

Showing 1-20 of 27
Ramsby Drilling Inc logo

Ramsby Drilling Inc

1865 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI49749-9792
(231) 627-9282
Residential and commercial well drillingGeothermal water wellsPump installation+8 more

Northern Drilling Inc

8750 Church Rd
Cheboygan, MI49721
(231) 627-9282
Residential and commercial well drillingGeothermal loop drillingPump installation+8 more
Luttrell Well Drilling Inc. logo

Luttrell Well Drilling Inc.

76 Quick Rd
Harbor Springs, MI49740
(231) 526-2164
Commercial well drillingResidential well drillingMonitoring wells+6 more

Brand & Son Water Well Service

6748 Pleasantview Rd
Levering, MI49755
+1 231-420-5557
Water well pump installation and servicingPressure tank installation and servicingWater line installation+1 more

Northern Michigan Well Services

2534 Murner Rd
Gaylord, MI49735
(989) 732-5662
Water Well DrillingPump Installation and MaintenanceWell Inspection+2 more
Hart Well Drilling logo

Hart Well Drilling

4242 Island View Dr
Gaylord, MI49735
(989) 732-1200
Well drillingWell repairEmergency drilling services+1 more
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A geological estimate for the Indian River area.

80 ft

Typical Well Depth

10 ft

Static Water Level

Rotary - Mud Circulation

Recommended Method

Detailed Summary

A synthesized geological profile for the Indian River region reveals an upper portion dominated by sand and/or sand & gravel layers, often underlain by thick clay, sandy clay, or hardpan. Additional alternating layers of sand, gravel, hardpan, and clay are common, with deeper water-bearing sands or sand/gravel layers typically targeted for well screens—often below 40-50 ft, but sometimes much deeper. Hardpan units frequently separate major sand/gravel aquifers. Residential wells are commonly completed between 50-120 ft, with higher capacity wells requiring depths of 120-230+ ft depending on production needs.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 8 ftSand/Sand & GravelSurface layer of sand, sometimes mixed with gravel; generally loose and water-bearing.Color: Buff/Tan
Hardness: Soft
8 – 40 ftClay/HardpanDense clay, sandy clay, or hardpan—may contain occasional embedded gravel seams or thin sand interlayers.Color: Gray/Blue/Brown
Hardness: Hard/Compact
40 – 60 ftSand & GravelWater-bearing sand and gravel zone, key aquifer horizon for most residential wells.Color: Buff/Gray
Hardness: Medium
60 – 105 ftClay/Hardpan (with mixed sand)Alternating clay and hardpan, sometimes layered with thin beds of sand/gravel. May be interbedded with sandy/gravelly patches.Color: Gray/Dark
Hardness: Hard
105 – 120 ftSand Fine to MediumFine-to-medium sand, represents deeper aquifer; sometimes blended with gravel. Targeted by deeper or high capacity wells.Color: Buff/Light Gray
Hardness: Soft to Medium
120 – 180 ftClay/Hardpan (Deep)Thick hard clay or hardpan, may contain some mixed sand/gravel or silt lenses.Color: Gray/Brown
Hardness: Hard
180 – 230 ftSand & Gravel/Water-Bearing ZoneDeep productive sand and gravel, key for high-capacity or flowing wells.Color: Buff/Gray
Hardness: Medium