# Water Well Drilling for Granbury and Hood County Acreage

> Water well drilling and 24/7 pump repair in Granbury and Hood County, where 41% of new wells go 400 ft or deeper. Local depths, costs and rules. Call now.

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Hood County · Upper Trinity GCD

Hood County wells go deeper than most of Parker County's, with pumps set low to match. We drill and equip Granbury-area wells from the depth records around your land.

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— 360 ftmedian depth, new wells since 2021

— 200–420 ftmiddle half of wells

— 260 fttypical depth to water

— 157new household wells within ~5 miles

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

## What Granbury well owners run into

### Four in ten wells go 400 ft+

Of the new household wells near Granbury since 2021, 41% finished at 400 ft or deeper. Budget for footage and a deep-set pump from the start.

### Water standing 260 ft down

The median new Granbury-area well finishes with water about 260 ft below the surface, so pumps usually sit around 310 ft.

### Two very different targets

About a quarter of recent wells stopped under 200 ft, while most went much deeper. Which one your lot needs depends on nearby records.

### Lake lots and acreage alike

From DeCordova Bend and Pecan Plantation to acreage off US 377, lot size decides whether a new well fits the setbacks.

## Well services for Granbury

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. **Well Deepening.** When the water level drops below the pump, we compare deepening the existing hole against drilling a new one. [Well Deepening details](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/well-deepening/)

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

Last updated September 29, 2026

[Water Well Drilling Weatherford](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/) drills and services water wells in Granbury and across Hood County, where well depth is the first number in every conversation. Granbury is the Hood County seat, built around a historic courthouse square on the Brazos River. The river became Lake Granbury when De Cordova Bend Dam was completed in the late 1960s. DeCordova Bend Estates grew up along the lake at the same time, and Pecan Plantation followed in the early 1970s. Today, acreage communities like Rolling Creek Ranch, Mountain Lakes and Stewart Ranch spread out along US 377 and SH 144.

Hood County is Upper Trinity district territory, the same district as Parker County. Underground, though, it leans deep. The district’s management plan tracks Hood County’s Trinity aquifer as the Paluxy, Glen Rose and Twin Mountains. The Twin Mountains there includes the Travis Peak, Hensell and Hosston sands. Its planning targets allow the deep (downdip) Twin Mountains in Hood County to draw down about 72 ft between 2010 and 2080. In practice, the driller reports show the result. The 157 new household wells drilled within about six miles of Granbury since January 2021 have a median depth of **360 ft**, and **41% went 400 ft or deeper**. Water stands about 260 ft down in a typical new well, and pumps are set around 310 ft.

The records also show two populations of wells. About a quarter of recent Granbury-area wells stopped short of 200 ft, likely in shallower sands or river alluvium. Most went deep, into the Twin Mountains. The depth trend has also risen: medians of 320–325 ft in 2006–2015, 400 ft in 2016–2020, and 360 ft since. A quote for a Granbury lot starts with the nearest records, not the county average, and it should price a deep-set pump, heavier wire and a correctly sized tank from the start.

Water quality is worth testing here. The Trinity carries iron and hardness, and deeper Twin Mountains wells can carry hydrogen sulfide. Hood and Parker counties were also the focus of methane studies in the 2010s. UT Austin researchers in 2017 attributed most of the methane they found to natural shallow gas, though other work disagreed. A [water test](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/well-water-testing/) that includes a methane screen settles the question for your own well.

For lake-lot owners, the constraint is usually space rather than water. State setbacks from septic systems and district spacing from property lines and neighboring wells can rule out a new well on small lots. In those cases, [deepening an existing well](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/services/well-deepening/) or adding treatment may be the practical path.

Neighborhoods we cover

- DeCordova Bend Estates
- Pecan Plantation
- Rolling Creek Ranch
- Mountain Lakes
- Stewart Ranch
- US 377 and SH 144 acreage

Landmarks

- Lake Granbury on the Brazos River
- De Cordova Bend Dam
- Historic Granbury courthouse square
- Hood County line with Parker County to the north

How we reach you

Granbury is about 25 miles south of Weatherford on FM 51. US 377 crosses Lake Granbury toward Fort Worth to the northeast and Stephenville to the southwest.

Main routes: US 377 · SH 144 · FM 51 north to Weatherford

## How a Granbury 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.

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## Guides for Granbury 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

## Granbury water well questions

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

New household wells within about six miles of Granbury have a **median depth of 360 ft**, with the middle half between 200 and 420 ft, based on 157 Texas Water Development Board driller reports since January 2021. **41% went 400 ft or deeper.** Water typically stands about 260 ft down, and pumps are set around 310 ft.

**How much does a new well cost in Granbury?**

At the 360-ft median, expect roughly **$14,000 to $23,000** for the drilled, cased well with a deep-set pump, pressure tank and $700 in district fees. Add **$2,000–$8,000** to trench and connect it. Wells that go past 400 ft cost more for both footage and pump.

**Does Hood County require a well permit?**

Yes. Hood County is part of the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, so the same rules as Parker County apply. Register before drilling ($600 plus a $100 refundable deposit), at least 2 acres, and the current spacing. From January 1, 2027, new subdivisions where the Trinity is 60 ft thick or less, including parts of western Hood County, need 5 acres.

**Why are Granbury wells so deep?**

Southern Parker and Hood counties draw heavily on the deeper Twin Mountains sands of the Trinity aquifer, which in Hood County include the Hensell and Hosston layers. Water levels there stand far lower than in west Parker County. Many owners drill to the Twin Mountains for yield rather than stopping in shallower, less dependable layers.

**Do you answer after hours in Granbury?**

Yes. The phone is answered 24/7. For a deep-set pump, we'll talk you through the breaker and gauge checks before we roll, so the trip is worth it.

Sources

- [Texas Water Development Board, Submitted Drillers Reports (2006–2026 extract)](https://www.twdb.texas.gov/groundwater/data/drillersdb.asp)
- [Upper Trinity GCD Groundwater Management Plan (2023), Hood County aquifers](https://uppertrinitygcd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/District-Management-Plan-Adopted-2-16-23.pdf)
- [UT Austin, methane in Parker and Hood County groundwater (2017)](https://news.utexas.edu/2017/03/08/methane-in-groundwater-linked-to-natural-sources/)
- [Wikipedia, DeCordova, Texas (De Cordova Bend Dam and Lake Granbury)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeCordova,_Texas)

## Nearby: Aledo, Brock, Millsap

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- Parker County **[Aledo](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/areas/aledo/).** Some of the deepest wells in Parker County: a median of 320 ft, with water standing 176 ft down. **320 ft** median well **357** 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
- Parker County **[Millsap](https://waterwelldrillingweatherford.com/areas/millsap/).** Far-west Parker County, where wells shift from Trinity sand to Cross Timbers rock and 37% of new wells finish under 200 ft. **200 ft** median well **110** new wells since 2021

## Request a well visit in Granbury

New well, pump, tank or water quality: tell us what's going on at your Granbury property.

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