# Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair for Aledo Homes and Acreage

> Water well drilling and 24/7 pump repair in Aledo, the Annettas and east Parker County, where the median new well runs 320 ft. Local depths and prices. Call now.

URL: https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/areas/aledo/

Parker County · Upper Trinity GCD

Aledo wells run deeper than most of Parker County. We drill new wells, set pumps at the depths this side of the county needs, and answer no-water calls 24/7 from Bear Creek to the Annettas.

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— 320 ftmedian depth, new wells since 2021

— 252–360 ftmiddle half of wells

— 176 fttypical depth to water

— 357new household wells within ~5 miles

Texas Water Development Board driller reports, January 2021 to September 2026.

## What Aledo well owners run into

### Older wells, shallower holes

Aledo-area wells drilled in 2011–2013 had a median depth near 240 ft. Wells finished since 2018 run 320–350 ft. An older well can be the first on the road to sputter in August.

### Water standing 176 ft down

The median new Aledo well finishes with water about 176 ft below the surface and the pump set near 280 ft. That means more pipe, more wire and a harder-working motor than in western Parker County.

### Two-acre lots, tighter spacing

From January 1, 2027, new wells in the district's common household class must sit 100 ft from property lines and 300 ft from other wells. On a 2-acre lot that leaves very little room.

### Hard, iron-heavy water

Trinity water is typically hard and can carry iron, and deeper wells can pick up hydrogen sulfide. A lab test should decide the treatment, not a guess.

## Well services for Aledo

1. Most calls **Well Pump Repair.** No water, low pressure or a pump that won't shut off. We trace the fault from breaker to pump before anything comes out of the hole. [Well Pump Repair details](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/well-pump-repair/)
2. New wells **Residential Well Drilling.** New household wells for Parker County acreage: siting, district registration, drilling, casing, grout and a pump sized to the hole. [Residential Well Drilling details](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/residential-well-drilling/)
3. **Well Pump Replacement.** Submersible pumps sized to your well's depth, water level and household demand, set on new drop pipe and wire when the old run is worn. [Well Pump Replacement details](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/well-pump-replacement/)
4. **Well Pressure Tank Replacement.** Waterlogged tanks, short-cycling pumps and pressure that surges and drops. We size the tank to the pump so the motor stops wearing itself out. [Well Pressure Tank Replacement details](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/well-pressure-tank-replacement/)
5. **Well Water Filtration & Treatment.** Iron filters, softeners, sulfur removal, sediment and UV systems chosen from a lab result, not a sales sheet. [Well Water Filtration & Treatment details](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/well-water-filtration/)
6. **Water Well Inspection.** Pre-purchase well inspections for Parker County property: flow and pressure test, equipment condition, records check and a bacteria sample. [Water Well Inspection details](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/water-well-inspection/)

## Wells in Aledo: what the ground and the records say

Last updated September 29, 2026

[Water Well Drilling Weatherford](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/) drills and services water wells across Aledo and the east side of Parker County, and this is the part of the county where depth drives everything. Aledo grew up around a Texas & Pacific stop called Parker’s Station in 1879. It stayed rural until the 1990s, and since then acreage homes have filled in along FM 1187, FM 5 and Old Annetta Road, most of them on private wells.

The reason Aledo wells go deep is geological. In the easternmost part of the Upper Trinity district, younger Fredericksburg and Washita limestones sit on top of the Trinity aquifer and seal it off from above. A well here has to drill through that cap before it reaches water-bearing sand in the Paluxy or the deeper Twin Mountains. State driller reports bear it out. The 357 new household wells drilled within about five miles of Aledo since January 2021 have a median depth of **320 feet**, against 240 feet for Parker County overall. Once finished, those wells stand with water about **176 feet** down.

Depths have also been creeping up. Aledo-area wells drilled in 2011–2013 had a median depth of about 240 ft; every year since 2018 the median has been between 290 and 350 ft. Nobody can say from the reports alone how much of that is falling water levels and how much is drillers going after the more productive Twin Mountains. Either way, if your well was drilled more than ten years ago, it is probably shallower than your newer neighbors’ wells, and it will be the first to show strain in a dry August. That shows up as air in the lines, pressure that fades during long showers, or a pump that trips a breaker it never used to trip.

Lot size is the other Aledo-specific issue. Subdivisions like Bear Creek Ranch sell 2-acre-and-up homesites, which meets the district’s minimum tract size. But the spacing rules adopted on August 27, 2026 push new wells in the common household class to 100 ft from every property line and 300 ft from other wells. On a roughly square 2-acre lot that leaves a small buildable circle, and a neighbor’s existing well can shrink it further. Before you close on a lot that still needs a well, we can check the registered wells around it and tell you whether a compliant site exists.

Aledo water is Trinity water: typically hard, sometimes high in iron, and in some deeper wells carrying hydrogen sulfide. We recommend a lab panel on any new or newly purchased Aledo well before choosing a softener, iron filter or sulfur system. It costs far less than buying the wrong equipment.

Neighborhoods we cover

- Bear Creek Ranch
- Parks of Aledo
- Stone Creek Farms
- Annetta
- Annetta North
- Annetta South
- Old Annetta Road tracts
- Willow Park and Hudson Oaks edge

Landmarks

- Downtown Aledo, founded in 1879 as Parker's Station on the Texas & Pacific
- Clear Fork of the Trinity River and the USGS gauge at Kelly Road
- Lake Weatherford, upstream on the Clear Fork
- Aledo ISD campuses, including Annetta Elementary
- Walsh Ranch on the Fort Worth side

How we reach you

From our Weatherford base, Aledo is about 12 miles east on I-20. FM 1187 and FM 5 run south into the Bear Creek and Stone Creek acreage, and Old Annetta Road serves the horse tracts toward the Annettas.

Main routes: I-20 · FM 1187 · FM 5 · Old Annetta Road · Jenkins Road

## How an Aledo well call works

1. **Call and triage.** A person answers and asks what the gauge reads, whether the breaker has tripped and when water stopped. Some calls end right there with a reset that gets you through the night.
2. **Test at the wellhead.** We check voltage and amp draw, the pressure switch, tank pre-charge and, when needed, the static water level, so the diagnosis rests on readings instead of guesses.
3. **Written price, your call.** You get the fix, the price and the alternatives in writing before any pump comes out of the hole: repair the control, replace the pump, or both.
4. **Fix, disinfect, prove it.** After the work we run the system through full cycles, check pressure and flow, and chlorinate the well when it has been opened.

Aledo and neighboring service areas [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Aledo%2C%20TX)

## Guides for Aledo well owners

- [How Much Does Water Well Drilling Cost in Weatherford, TX?](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/learn/water-well-drilling-cost-weatherford/) — Cost Guide
- [Do You Need a Permit to Drill a Water Well in Parker County?](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/learn/parker-county-water-well-permit/) — Permit & Code
- [How Many Acres Do You Need for a Water Well in Parker County?](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/learn/minimum-acreage-water-well-parker-county/) — Permit & Code
- [How Deep Are Water Wells in Parker County?](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/learn/how-deep-are-water-wells-parker-county/) — Learn
- [What Are the Water Well Setback Requirements in Texas?](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/learn/water-well-setback-requirements-texas/) — Permit & Code
- [Well Water vs City Water in Weatherford: Which Costs Less?](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/learn/well-water-vs-city-water-weatherford/) — Decision Guide

## Aledo water well questions

**How deep are water wells in Aledo, TX?**

New household wells within about five miles of Aledo have a **median depth of 320 ft**, with the middle half between 252 and 360 ft, based on 357 Texas Water Development Board driller reports filed since January 2021. Water stands about 176 ft down once the well is finished, and pumps are usually set around 280 ft.

**How much does a new water well cost in Aledo?**

At Aledo's median depth of 320 ft, expect roughly **$13,000 to $21,000** for the well itself: drilled at $30–$45 per foot, cased and grouted, pump and pressure tank set, and $700 in district registration and deposit. Trenching and connecting to the house typically add **$2,000 to $8,000**, and the deepest Aledo wells cost more. Try the [cost calculator](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/well-cost-calculator/) with your own depth.

**Do I need a permit to drill a well in Aledo?**

Yes. Every new well in Parker County must be **registered with the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District before drilling** ($600 plus a $100 refundable deposit). The tract must be at least 2 acres. Current spacing is 50 ft from property lines and 150 ft from other registered wells. From January 1, 2027, wells in the 8–17.36 gallon-per-minute class need 100 ft and 300 ft. Inside Aledo's city limits, check with the city as well.

**Why does a pump replacement cost more in Aledo than out west?**

Depth. Aledo pumps are typically set around 280 ft, compared with about 180 ft around Peaster, Poolville and Brock. The deeper set needs more drop pipe and wire and often a larger motor, so replacements here usually land at **$2,200 to $4,500** rather than the low end of the county range.

**My older Aledo well sputters every August. What's going on?**

Summer demand pulls the water level down while the pump runs, and older, shallower wells feel it first. If the level reaches the pump intake, the pump draws air. Options run from setting the pump lower, to adding a [storage tank](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/well-water-storage-tank/) so the well can recover between draws, to [deepening the well](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/well-deepening/). We measure the level before recommending any of them.

Sources

- [Texas Water Development Board, Submitted Drillers Reports (2021–2026 extract)](https://www.twdb.texas.gov/groundwater/data/drillersdb.asp)
- [Upper Trinity GCD Groundwater Management Plan (2023)](https://uppertrinitygcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/District-Management-Plan-Adopted-2-16-23.pdf)
- [Upper Trinity GCD, FAQs and fee schedule](https://uppertrinitygcd.com/faqs/)
- [Wise County Messenger, 2027 district rules (Aug 2026)](https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/5-acre-minimum-lots-required-for-new-wells-in-west-wise-starting-in-2027/)

## Nearby: Springtown, Granbury, Brock

[All service areas](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/areas/)

- Parker County **[Springtown](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/areas/springtown/).** The groundwater district's home town. Half its new wells are on the Wise County side, and one in five goes 400 ft or deeper. **240 ft** median well **178** new wells since 2021
- Hood County **[Granbury](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/areas/granbury/).** Hood County's deep wells: a 360-ft median, and 41% of new wells finish 400 ft or deeper. **360 ft** median well **157** new wells since 2021
- Parker County **[Brock](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/areas/brock/).** Southwest Parker County growth: 600 new household wells nearby since 2021, and water standing about 35 ft lower than 15 years ago. **220 ft** median well **600** new wells since 2021

## Request a well visit in Aledo

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