Wooded Lots, Private Wells
Drive out Clifton Road and you will see why so many homes here depend on wells. The lots are big, the trees are thick, and a lot of properties around the historic Town of Clifton are on private wells. That means the homeowner owns the whole system, from the pump in the ground to the tap in the kitchen.
It also means nobody else is watching the water for you. A yearly bacteria test is widely recommended, and it is worth testing after flooding or any work on the well.
Clifton is in Fairfax County, just next door to our Prince William County service area, and we are glad to make the trip.
Inspections for Buyers and Sellers in 20124
When a Clifton home changes hands, the well usually gets a close look. A well inspection covers the physical condition of the well, a yield and flow test, and tests for bacteria, lead, and nitrates. It gives a buyer a clear picture before closing. Sellers can have one done early so there are no surprises.
The yield and flow test matters on a big property. It shows how much water the well can deliver, so you know whether it can keep up with a household, a garden, and everything else.
If you are shopping for a home here, read buying a home with a well first. For testing on its own, see well water testing in Clifton.
Filtration That Fits Your Water
Every well is different. Some Clifton owners deal with a sulfur smell, some with iron stains, and some with low pH water that leaves blue-green stains on copper. The right fix depends on a test, not a guess. Good treatment can also protect pumps, tanks, and water heaters from wear.
- Acid neutralizers for low pH water
- Softeners for hardness
- Sulfur filters for a rotten egg smell
- UV lights for E. coli and coliform
See our water treatment service and well water treatment in Clifton.
Well Pump Repair in Clifton, VA
If the pressure drops, the pump runs nonstop, or you have no water at all, we come out and find the cause. Diagnosis is free. A pump lasts on average 10 to 15 years, and when yours needs replacing, we install Gould, Myers, and Grundfos pumps with a 5-year warranty. Read about our well pump repair service.
On a large lot, the well may sit away from the house. When the pump is fine but the pressure is not, the problem can be the buried line or the pitless adapter. Water pooling near the well or a hiss at the wellhead is a common clue. We handle water line repair too.
Short cycling usually means the tank needs attention. See pressure tank replacement in Clifton. For no water, call 703-776-0996 or visit our Clifton emergency well page.
Nearby Areas We Serve
We also work in Centreville, Fairfax, Manassas, and Bristow. Oasis Well Service is family owned, now in its third generation: Ken Lindgren started it, John runs it today, and Brandon is learning the trade. Call 703-791-3981 to schedule.