Firms are spread across Pilar de la Horadada, Pinoso, Orihuela and Ibi, among other towns. If you’re inland, ask each firm whether your village is inside their normal working area before you book a visit.
Only Sondeos Martínez has 20 or more Google reviews. The average rating across the list is 4.3 (firms with at least five reviews). Look at how recent the reviews are; a strong score from years ago says less than a steady run of recent ones.
Drillers should be able to tell you the likely depth and water quality in your area from wells they’ve already drilled nearby. Get the price per metre, what happens if they hit dry rock, and whether the pump, casing and water test are included.
Questions to ask before you sign
- What depth do you expect in my area, and why?
- What is the price per metre?
- What happens if you don’t find water at that depth?
- Are the casing, pump, controller and water test included?
- Will you handle the authorisation paperwork?