# 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. 400+ Google reviews, 4.9-star average. Call (716) 666-3708.

Last updated: 2026-08-28

Based at 789 Busti Sugar Grove Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701. Serves Chautauqua County NY, Warren County PA, Cattaraugus County NY, Erie County PA and surrounding areas. Over 50 years in business across three generations. Members of the National Ground Water Association (NGWA), Water Quality Association (WQA) and the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association. 5-year warranty on water pumps, 7-year warranty on bladder tanks.

## Well drilling

- [Well Drilling Contractor](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/well-drilling-contractor/): Well drilling and well service hub page
- [Water Well Drilling](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/well-drilling-contractor/water-well-drilling/): Water well drilling for homes, farms and businesses in Chautauqua, Warren, Cattaraugus and Erie Counties. Average depth approximately 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
- [Water Well Pumps](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/well-drilling-contractor/water-well-pumps/): Installation and repair of submersible, jet and booster pumps. Franklin Electric, Goulds Pumps and Flint & Walling. 5-year pump warranty

## Water treatment

- [Water Treatment Supplier](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-treatment-supplier/): Water treatment and filtration hub page
- [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
- [Reverse Osmosis Systems](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-treatment-supplier/reverse-osmosis/): Whole-house and point-of-use reverse osmosis for private well water. Removes up to 99% of dissolved contaminants
- [UV Water Purification](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-treatment-supplier/uv-purification-systems/): UV systems for chemical-free bacterial and viral elimination in private well water
- [Water Filtration](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/well-drilling-contractor/water-filtration/): Whole-house filtration addressing iron, sediment, sulfur and chemical contaminants common in Western NY well water
- [Water Softeners](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/well-drilling-contractor/water-softeners/): Softener installation and service for hard water. Removes calcium and magnesium that cause scale buildup and appliance damage

## Pump systems

- [Water Pump Systems](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-pump-systems/): Pump selection, installation and repair hub page
- [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
- [Jet Pumps](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-pump-systems/jet-pumps/): Jet pump installation and repair for shallow wells
- [Booster Pumps](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-pump-systems/booster-pumps/): Booster pump systems for properties with low or inadequate water pressure

## Water systems

- [Water Systems](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-systems/): Pressure, storage and delivery systems hub page
- [Constant Pressure Systems](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-systems/constant-pressure-systems/): Variable-speed constant pressure pump systems for consistent pressure in homes and farms with fluctuating demand
- [Bladder Tanks](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-systems/bladder-tanks/): Bladder pressure tank installation and replacement. 7-year warranty on Well-Rite brand tanks
- [Storage Tank Systems](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/water-systems/storage-tank-systems/): Bulk water storage tank systems for properties with low-yield wells or high demand

## Service areas

- [Chautauqua County, NY](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/chautauqua-county/): Primary service area. Covers Jamestown, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Westfield, Mayville, Lakewood and surrounding communities
- [Jamestown, NY](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/chautauqua-county/jamestown-ny/): Largest city in the service area. Well depths typically 50–300 feet. Common issues: iron, hard water, bacteria
- [Warren County, PA](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/warren-county/): Full well drilling and water services in Warren, Sugar Grove, Youngsville and surrounding areas
- [Warren, PA](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/warren-county/warren-pa/): Well drilling and water services for Warren, PA and surrounding rural properties
- [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

## Evidence & resources

- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Blog](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/blog/): Articles on well ownership, water quality and system maintenance for Western NY and NW PA
- [How Much Water Do I Need for My Home?](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/blog/how-much-water-do-i-need-for-my-home/): 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

## Company

- [Home](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/): Company overview, services, service area and contact
- [About McCandless Well Drilling](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/about-us/): Company history, family ownership, service area and association memberships including NGWA and WQA
- [Our Companies](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/our-companies/): Related McCandless businesses, including McCandless Plumbing & Excavation for plumbing, sewer, septic and excavation work
- [Core Values](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/core-values/): Operating principles
- [Specials](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/specials/): Current offers, including free estimates and free water testing
- [Careers](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/careers/): Open positions
- [Contact](https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com/contact/): Consultation and free estimate requests

## Key facts

- Founded: 1975 by the McCandless family (Busti/Jamestown, NY)
- Ownership: third-generation family-owned and operated, over 50 years in business
- 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), Empire State Water Well Drillers Association
- Reviews: 400+ Google reviews, 4.9-star average 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 a complete well and pump system in Chautauqua County
- Pump brands installed: Franklin Electric, Goulds Pumps, Flint & Walling
- Industry: water well drilling, pump installation and repair, water treatment and testing

## Contact

- Website: https://mccandlesswelldrilling.com
- Phone: (716) 666-3708
- 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