# McCandless Well Drilling and Services, Inc.

> Third-generation, family-owned well drilling and water services contractor serving Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1975. Licensed, NGWA-member team specializing in well installation, pump repair, water treatment, and water quality testing for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers.

## Services

- [Water Well Drilling](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/well-drilling-contractor/water-well-drilling/): Professional water well drilling for homes, farms, and businesses in Chautauqua, Warren, Cattaraugus, and Erie Counties. Average depth 115 feet in this region.
- [Water Well Repair](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/well-drilling-contractor/water-well-repair/): Emergency and scheduled well repair including pump replacement, pressure loss diagnosis, and contamination response throughout Western NY and NW PA.
- [Water Well Pumps](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/well-drilling-contractor/water-well-pumps/): Installation and repair of submersible, jet, and booster pumps. Brands include Franklin Electric, Goulds Pumps, and Flint & Walling. 5-year pump warranty.
- [Reverse Osmosis Systems](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-treatment-supplier/reverse-osmosis/): Whole-house and point-of-use reverse osmosis installation for private well water. Removes up to 99% of dissolved contaminants.
- [Water Testing](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-treatment-supplier/water-testing/): Free mineral water testing plus comprehensive panels for bacteria, nitrates, lead, arsenic, iron, hardness, and pH. Certified specialists. Recommended annually for private well owners.
- [Water Filtration](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/well-drilling-contractor/water-filtration/): Whole-house filtration systems addressing iron, sediment, sulfur, and chemical contaminants common in Western NY well water.
- [Water Softeners](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/well-drilling-contractor/water-softeners/): Water softener installation and service for hard water treatment. Removes calcium and magnesium that cause scale buildup and appliance damage.
- [UV Water Purification](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-treatment-supplier/uv-purification-systems/): UV purification systems for chemical-free bacterial and viral elimination in private well water.
- [Submersible Pumps](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-pump-systems/submersible-pumps/): Submersible pump installation for wells deeper than 25 feet. Most common pump type for drilled wells in this region.
- [Constant Pressure Systems](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-systems/constant-pressure-systems/): Variable-speed constant pressure pump systems for consistent water pressure in homes and farms with fluctuating demand.

## Service Areas

- [Chautauqua County, NY](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/chautauqua-county/): Primary service area. Covers Jamestown, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Westfield, Mayville, Lakewood, and surrounding communities.
- [Warren County, PA](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/warren-county/): Full well drilling and water services in Warren, Sugar Grove, Youngsville, and surrounding areas.
- [Cattaraugus County, NY](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/cattaraugus-county/): Well drilling and water treatment in Olean, Ellicottville, Randolph, and surrounding communities.
- [Erie County, PA](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/erie-county/): Services including Corry, North East, Harborcreek, and surrounding areas in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
- [Jamestown, NY](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/chautauqua-county/jamestown-ny/): Largest city in service area. Well depths typically 50–300 feet. Common issues: iron, hard water, bacteria.
- [Warren, PA](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/warren-county/warren-pa/): Well drilling and water services for Warren, PA and surrounding rural properties.

## Resources

- [Well Drilling & Water Services FAQ](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/faq/): Locally-specific answers covering well drilling costs ($7,500–$12,000 in Chautauqua County), average depths (115 ft), NY State permits, pump lifespan (10–15 years), and common water quality issues in Jamestown, NY and Warren, PA.
- [Iron Bacteria Case Study](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/evidence/iron-bacteria-ozone-filter-system-case-study/): How McCandless resolved years of iron bacteria contamination and orange staining for a Jamestown, NY homeowner using an ozone generator filter system. Completed in a few hours.
- [Reviews & Testimonials](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/evidence/reviews-testimonials/): 400+ verified customer reviews from homeowners and businesses across Western NY and NW PA. 4.9-star average rating.
- [About McCandless Well Drilling](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/about-us/): Company history, family ownership details, service area, and association memberships including NGWA and WQA.
- [How Much Water Do I Need for My Home?](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/blog/how-much-water-do-i-need-for-my-home/): Guide to estimating household daily water requirements for homes on private wells in Western NY.
- [Importance of Drinking Water Quality for Private Wells](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/blog/importance-of-drinking-water-quality-private-water-wells/): Why regular testing matters for private well owners, covering contamination risks and testing frequency.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 1975 by the McCandless family (Busti/Jamestown, NY)
- Ownership: Third-generation family-owned and operated
- Key contacts: Alex McCandless (sales, consultation), Zach McCandless (field operations)
- Certifications: NGWA member, CPI-certified (Alexander McCandless), NY DEC Water Well Contractor registered
- Associations: National Ground Water Association (NGWA), Water Quality Association (WQA), NY Water Well Drilling Association
- Reviews: 400+ Google reviews, 4.9-star rating
- Warranties: 5-year warranty on water pumps, 7-year warranty on bladder tanks
- Average well depth drilled: approximately 115 feet (Chautauqua County, NY and Warren County, PA)
- New well cost range: $7,500–$12,000 for complete well and pump system in Chautauqua County
- Service area: Chautauqua County NY, Warren County PA, Cattaraugus County NY, Erie County PA, and surrounding areas
- Industry: Water well drilling, pump installation and repair, water treatment and testing

## Contact

- Website: https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com
- Phone: (716) 338-3966
- Phone (alt): (716) 483-9693
- Email: alex@mccandlesswelldrilling.com
- Address: 789 Busti Sugar Grove Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701
- Hours: Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:00pm, Saturday 7:00am–12:00pm, Sunday closed
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3646483062478109606