Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Water Well Experts in Sioux Rapids, IA
Middendorff Well has served Sioux Rapids, Iowa since 1942, expanding to Scranton in 2010 while maintaining our commitment to excellence. Our team brings over 130 years of combined experience in residential, agricultural, commercial, and municipal water well drilling. We prioritize proper well depth for optimal water output, utilizing expertise in sandstone and limestone formations. As active members of the Iowa Water Well Association, we contributed to groundwater protection legislation and received industry recognition, including the Ber Zander Award for service to Iowa's water well industry. Our family legacy spans three generations, with Art Middendorff honored as a Lifetime-Honorary Member of the Iowa Water Well Association.We offer comprehensive services including well repair, abandonment, and video inspection diagnostics. Our team assists with county assistance programs for well rehabilitation and abandonment, ensuring compliance with state regulations. With equipment capable of handling both sand and bedrock water sources, we provide site-specific solutions through test-hole analysis and precise PVC casing installation. Our dedication to quality remains unchanged across eight decades of service to Northwest Iowa communities.
Services
Well Drilling
Well Repair
Well Abandonment
Video Inspection
Free Estimates
Details
- Year established: 1942
Highlights and features
- We have over 80 years of experience serving Northwest Iowa communities
- Our team brings 130+ years of combined expertise in well construction
- We assist with county programs offering up to $1,000 for well rehabilitation
- Offering video inspection diagnostics for precise well problem identification
- Family-owned business with three generations of water well industry leadership
Services
Well Drilling
Middendorff Well specializes in residential, agricultural, commercial, and municipal water well drilling. Our experienced team determines optimal well depth through test-hole analysis and formation screening. We handle both sandstone and limestone formations, ensuring proper PVC casing installation for long-lasting water systems in Northwest Iowa.
Well Repair
We offer well repair services to address water quality issues and improve existing well performance. Our team examines well logs to identify problems and implements cost-effective solutions. Many Iowa counties provide up to $1,000 in assistance for well rehabilitation projects through local programs.
Well Abandonment
Proper well abandonment prevents groundwater contamination and ensures safety. We assist with Iowa county assistance programs for well closure, handling the complete plugging process according to state regulations. Clients only need to sign provided forms and submit payment documentation.
Video Inspection
Our video camera system provides comprehensive well inspection, identifying issues like damaged casing, screen buildup, and pump problems. This diagnostic service eliminates guesswork in troubleshooting well performance issues and helps determine necessary repairs.
Free Estimates
We offer free estimates for new well construction and abandonment projects. Our team evaluates site conditions, reviews local well logs, and provides detailed cost projections. This service helps clients plan their water well projects with accurate budget information.
People
Craig Middendorff
President
Third-generation water well expert with over 30 years of experience. Served as Iowa Water Well Association President and received the Ber Zander Award for industry contributions. Leads technical operations and client consultations.
Kathi Middendorff
Board Member
Active in water well industry leadership, participated in Iowa groundwater protection legislation signing. Served on Iowa Water Well Board for six years, contributing to regulatory development and industry standards.
Art Middendorff
Founder
Established Middendorff Well in 1942. Served on Iowa Water Well Board for seven years and honored as Lifetime-Honorary Member. Laid foundation for family legacy in Northwest Iowa water well services.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Northwest Iowa counties including Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Greene, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Sac, Sioux, and Woodbury.
What well services do you offer?
We provide complete water well services including drilling, repair, abandonment, and video inspection diagnostics for residential, agricultural, and commercial properties.
Do you offer financial assistance options?
We help clients access county programs offering up to $1,000 for well rehabilitation and abandonment through local county sanitarian programs.
How do you determine well depth?
Our drillers use test-hole analysis and formation screening to determine optimal well depth based on local geological conditions and water output requirements.
Are you licensed for well construction in Iowa?
Yes, we follow all Iowa state regulations for well construction and have over 80 years of experience ensuring proper well installation and compliance.