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Qualicum Water Well Drilling

The city of Qualicum in British Columbia lies north of Parksville, on the East coast of central Vancouver Island. Because of the abundant rivers, streams and lakes in the Qualicum area, one might take a safe, sufficient supply of water for granted when water well drilling. However, Qualicum water well drilling involves many variables that [...]

Qualicum Water Well Drilling2021-11-30T21:51:28+00:00

Campbell River Water Well Drilling

The Campbell River area features abundant water resources. Because of the plentiful rivers, streams and lakes in the area, its easy to assume that a safe, sufficient supply of water is easily available when water well drilling. However, the quantity and quality of surface and groundwater are affected directly by human activity, whether that is [...]

Campbell River Water Well Drilling2017-09-06T18:08:06+00:00

Shawnigan Water Well Drilling

Shawnigan Lake is part of the Shawnigan region of British Columbia's Vancouver Island. As a resident of Shawnigan, you know that your beautiful part of the Island is a popular recreation destination. Its population typically doubles during the summer, as the lake and village are summer vacation spots for residents of Victoria, who commute between [...]

Shawnigan Water Well Drilling2017-09-06T18:04:51+00:00

Mill Bay Water Well Drilling

Mill Bay is located near the Saanich Inlet on southern Vancouver Island. Residents of Mill Bay highly value the adjoining coastal ecosystem of the region, and as a well owner it is important to recognize the vulnerability of the local water supply to human changes and inputs. When considering Mill Bay water well drilling for [...]

Mill Bay Water Well Drilling2017-09-06T18:05:35+00:00

About Drillwell

Vancouver Island Water Well Drilling, Hydro-Fracturing and Drilling Specialists Drillwell Enterprises was founded in 1965 by Ken Slade, who at that time had 17 years experience in the drilling industry. In 1982, David, Paul, and Calvin Slade became partners, as Drillwell became the largest Water Well drilling contractor in British Columbia. 2010 was Drillwell's 45th [...]

About Drillwell2021-11-30T22:01:57+00:00

Exploration Mining

Mining and Exploration Drilling on Vancouver Island and Worldwide Drillwell has been involved in mining and exploration drilling on Vancouver Island and worldwide for more than 20 years. We have done drilling for mineral exploration, mine dewatering, and environmental monitoring purposes. We have worked on mining projects in South Africa, New Guinnea, Botswana, as well [...]

Exploration Mining2021-11-30T22:00:15+00:00

Vancouver Island Hydro-Fracturing

Hydro-Fracturing and Low Yield Water Wells We at Drillwell are often asked "What is hydro-fracturing?" and "I have a Vancouver Island water well. Can hydro-fracturing help me?" Hydro-fracturing is a technology that was first developed in the oil and gas industry. The theory behind the technology behind Vancouver Island hydro-fracturing is that by injecting high pressure [...]

Vancouver Island Hydro-Fracturing2021-11-30T22:00:46+00:00

Our Equipment

Vancouver Island water well drilling, hydro-fracturing and drilling equipment Drillwell Enterprises Ltd. operates a fleet of 11 well maintained Vancouver Island drilling rigs, consisting of 4 dual rotarys, two air rotary, three cable tool (percussion), and 2 auger machines. Drilling capabilities range from 4 inch to 36 inch diameter, with a maximum rated depth of [...]

Our Equipment2021-11-30T22:01:23+00:00
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