Temiskaming’s water well specialists
Clean groundwater, drilled to last.
Packard Well Drilling is a family-owned water well contractor serving Temiskaming Shores, New Liskeard, Haileybury and the surrounding Temiskaming District. We drill new water wells through Northern Ontario’s clay, overburden and Canadian Shield bedrock, rehabilitate underperforming wells, and install and service the pumps and treatment systems that bring safe, reliable water into your home.
Excalibur Authorized Dealer · Grundfos & Franklin Electric pumps · prefer a text? Message 705-647-3680.
Flexcon — logo pending
What we do
Complete water well services for Temiskaming homes
From the first borehole to the water at your tap, Packard Well Drilling handles every stage of a private water supply. Each service links to a dedicated page with local detail, typical costs, and answers to the questions homeowners ask most.
Water Well Drilling
New drilled wells through clay, overburden and Canadian Shield bedrock, cased and finished to Ontario standards.
Explore drillingWell Rehabilitation
Restore yield and water quality on a slow, silty or low-producing well before paying to drill a new one.
Restore a wellPump Service & Installation
Grundfos, Franklin Electric and Flexcon submersible pumps and pressure systems, installed, diagnosed and repaired.
Pumps & pressureWater Testing
Bacteria, minerals and hardness testing so you know exactly what is in your well water before you drink it.
Test your waterWater Treatment
Filtration, softeners and Excalibur treatment systems that fix iron, sulphur, hardness and taste at the source.
Treat your waterNot sure what you need?
Tell us about your property and water problem. We’ll point you to the right fix and give you a straight quote.
Get a quoteHow a Packard well is drilled
From bedrock to your tap
A drilled well in the Temiskaming District reaches down through soil and glacial overburden into the fractured Canadian Shield bedrock, where clean groundwater collects. Here is what happens beneath your property.
Site & geology assessment
We read the local geology and lot conditions to place the well where it will yield best and stay clear of septic systems.
Drilling & steel casing
The borehole is advanced through topsoil and overburden, then steel casing is set and sealed to protect the well from surface contamination.
Into the bedrock aquifer
Drilling continues into fractured Shield bedrock until we reach a dependable water-bearing zone with sufficient flow (GPM).
Pump, pressure & water record
A submersible pump and pressure system are installed, and you receive the official Ontario Well Record for your property.
Drilled vs dug wells
Why most Temiskaming properties choose a drilled well
Homeowners in the district often weigh a shallow dug well against a deep drilled well. For year-round, contamination-resistant water on Shield bedrock, a drilled well is almost always the better long-term choice. Packard Well Drilling builds drilled wells.
| Factor | Drilled well (Packard) | Shallow dug well |
|---|---|---|
| Typical depth | 30–120 m into bedrock | 3–9 m in surface soil |
| Water reliability | Steady year-round, less affected by drought | Can drop or dry in summer |
| Contamination risk | Low — sealed steel casing | Higher — surface runoff |
| Lifespan | Decades with rehabilitation | Shorter, more maintenance |
| Ontario Well Record | Provided on completion | Often none |
Why homeowners call Packard
The water people, start to finish
Local to Temiskaming
We drill 30 to 35 wells a year across Thornloe, Temiskaming Shores, New Liskeard and Haileybury — we know the ground here.
Licensed & properly recorded
A licensed Ontario well contractor (Lic. C-7730). Wells are drilled to provincial regulation and you receive your official Well Record — the document you need at resale.
One company for the whole system
Drilling, pumps, pressure tanks, testing and treatment under one roof — no juggling separate trades to get water flowing.
Authorized on the best equipment
An Excalibur Authorized Dealer running Grundfos and Franklin Electric pumps — proven gear, backed by manufacturer warranty.
Where we work
Serving Temiskaming Shores & the surrounding district
Based at 8231 Industrial Park Road in Thornloe, Packard Well Drilling serves homeowners, cottagers and builders throughout the Temiskaming District of Northern Ontario. Along the Highway 11 corridor and out to rural and waterfront properties, we drill the wells and install the water systems that municipal lines never reach.
Common questions
Water well questions, answered
Q. How much does it cost to drill a water well in the Temiskaming District?
Drilled water well cost depends on how deep we must go to reach a reliable water-bearing zone in the Canadian Shield bedrock, plus casing, the pump and pressure system. Because depth varies property to property, Packard Well Drilling gives you a clear quote before any drilling begins. Call 705-647-3680 and we’ll walk you through what to expect for your lot.
Q. How deep are drilled wells around New Liskeard and Haileybury?
Most drilled wells in the Temiskaming area reach into bedrock anywhere from roughly 30 to 120 metres deep, depending on where the fractured rock holds water. We drill until we hit a steady supply, set steel casing to protect it, and record the final depth on your official Ontario Well Record.
Q. My well water has low pressure or runs dirty — do I need a new well?
Not always. A slow, silty or low-pressure well can often be restored through well rehabilitation — clearing the screen and bedrock fractures or replacing a worn pump — for far less than a new well. We’ll test and diagnose first, then recommend rehabilitation or replacement honestly.
Q. Can Packard test and treat my well water for iron, sulphur or bacteria?
Yes. We test well water for bacteria, hardness and minerals, and as an Excalibur Authorized Dealer we install treatment and filtration systems that target iron, sulphur smell, hardness and taste at the source — so the water is safe and pleasant at every tap.
Q. Do you install and service well pumps as well as drill?
We do. Packard Well Drilling installs, diagnoses and repairs Grundfos, Franklin Electric and Flexcon submersible pumps and pressure systems. Because we handle drilling and pumps together, there’s one company accountable for getting water to your home and keeping it flowing.
Get started
Need a well, a pump, or cleaner water?
Tell us about your property and what’s going on with your water. We’ll give you a straight answer and a clear quote — no pressure.