ME Well Driller cheat sheet
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Business Practices, Contracts, and Reporting
A written contract should state scope, price or rate (per-foot and per-hour), estimated depth, exclusions, and payment terms.
Per-foot pricing should clarify what is included (casing, grout, development) and how extra depth or lost equipment is billed.
The well report/log is both a legal filing and a customer deliverable; record depth, casing, grout, yield, and static level accurately.
Disclose the estimated cost range and the risk of dry or low-yield wells; agree in advance on procedures if the well is unproductive.
Keep records of water test results, treatment recommendations, and any warranty terms; retain copies per the retention period required by rule.
Invoice clearly separating drilling, casing, pump installation, and treatment; document change orders in writing before performing extra work.
Carry liability and workers' compensation insurance; verify licensing and insurance before subcontracting.
Maintain a lien/notice practice and follow Maine prompt-payment norms; document all communications in writing.