What Is a Well Emergency?
A well emergency is any situation that leaves you without water or with unsafe water. Common well emergencies include:
🚨 No Water
- • Complete loss of water
- • Pump won't turn on
- • Water stopped suddenly
- • No pressure at faucets
⚠️ Pump Failure
- • Pump runs constantly
- • Pump won't shut off
- • Tripped breaker
- • Burning smell from pump
💧 Pressure Problems
- • Severely low pressure
- • Pressure fluctuating wildly
- • Waterlogged pressure tank
- • Pressure switch failure
🔧 System Damage
- • Damaged well casing
- • Leaking pipes
- • Water contamination
- • Lightning strike damage
Our Emergency Well Services
Emergency Well Pump Repair
When your pump fails, you need it fixed fast. Our technicians carry common pump parts and can often complete repairs same-day. We service all pump types:
- Submersible pumps (most common)
- Jet pumps (shallow and deep well)
- Booster pumps
- Constant pressure systems
Emergency Pressure Tank Service
A failed pressure tank causes your pump to short-cycle — turning on and off rapidly. This can burn out your pump if not addressed quickly. We can:
- Diagnose waterlogged tanks
- Replace failed bladders
- Install new pressure tanks same-day
- Adjust pressure switch settings
Emergency Well Repair
For more serious issues requiring well repair:
- Well casing repair
- Well cleaning and rehabilitation
- Pump pulling and replacement
- Control box and wiring repair
What to Expect When You Call
We Answer
Call (760) 463-0493 — we answer 24/7. Tell us what's happening and we'll ask a few quick questions to understand the situation.
We Dispatch
For emergencies during business hours, we typically dispatch within 1-2 hours. After-hours emergencies are scheduled first thing next morning or same-night for critical situations.
We Diagnose
Our technician arrives with diagnostic equipment and common parts. We identify the problem and explain your options before any work begins.
We Fix
Many emergency repairs are completed same-day. If parts need to be ordered, we'll give you an honest timeline and keep you informed.
Emergency Service Areas
We provide emergency well service throughout Southern California:
San Diego County
- Ramona
- Valley Center
- Julian
- Escondido
- Alpine
- Lakeside
- El Cajon
- Poway
Riverside County
- Temecula
- Murrieta
- Hemet
- Anza
- Aguanga
- Menifee
- Winchester
- San Jacinto
San Bernardino County
- Yucaipa
- Redlands
- Oak Glen
- Mentone
- Highland
- Cherry Valley
- Beaumont
- Calimesa
Emergency Well Service Cost
Emergency service rates are higher than scheduled appointments due to priority dispatching. Typical costs:
- Service call fee: $95-150 (includes first 30-60 minutes)
- After-hours premium: Additional $50-100 for nights/weekends
- Common repairs: $200-500 (pressure switch, control box)
- Pump replacement: $1,500-4,000+ depending on depth and type
- Pressure tank replacement: $400-800 installed
We always provide a quote before work begins. No surprises.
While You Wait: First Steps
Before we arrive, here's what you can do:
- Check the breaker: Look at your electrical panel. If the well pump breaker is tripped, try resetting it once. If it trips again, leave it off.
- Check the pressure gauge: If your pressure tank has a gauge, note the reading.
- Don't keep running faucets: If you have no water, running faucets won't help and may damage the pump if it's running dry.
- Check for visible leaks: Look around the pressure tank, well head, and visible piping.
- Gather information: Know your well depth, pump age, and when the problem started if possible.