About Us

A Family Tradition of Excellence Since 1930

In the 1930s, RJ Russell started a water well drilling business. Back then, wells were 2 inches in diameter and were done by core drilling with a homemade drilling rig powered by a hit-and-miss engine. With a 2-inch well, the drilling depth could only reach 200 ft, taking 2-3 months per well.

In the 1950s, well drilling was done with cable tools using chisel point bits. These wells were 6 inches long, and all steel casing was used. When the 1960s came around, air drilling, as we know it today, was the new wave. RJ was the first driller in Alexander County to purchase an air drill. RJ’s son, Donald, started working with his dad when he was just 16 years old.

Methods of finding water are the same today as they were years ago. These methods include using the peach tree limb, dowsing, or water witching.

Today, Donald and his son, Bradley, and his grandson Caleb, use the latest modern equipment to carry on the family tradition of well drilling at Taylorsville Well Drilling, Inc. As times change and healthy drilling changes, father and son keep up with new technology and equipment. Today’s wells could go as deep as 1300 feet, but the average well is still around 200 feet. However, it can now be completed in 1-2 days. Donald and Bradley are licensed certified well drillers and comply with all the state C2 rules and regulations. Taylorsville Well Drilling, Inc. takes pride in its work and guarantees satisfaction.

At Taylorsville Well Drilling, we're committed to providing dependable, high-quality service for all your water well needs. Contact us today to learn how we can assist with your next project.

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