CHATFIELD DRILLING · SINCE 1967
Geotechnical investigations, environmental site work, and industrial water systems, from a trusted provider with certified drillers, flexible scheduling, and a professionally maintained fleet. Equipped for complex projects across Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and West Virginia.
Serving our communities since 1967
Commercial work at Chatfield is a water supply well for a farm or a plant, a boring for an engineer, or a monitoring well for an environmental consultant. The same rigs and certified drillers handle each one, scoped to the project.
Schedule a project call- Geo-technicalEngineering, construction, and infrastructureSoil borings and rock coring, standard penetration testing, split-spoon and Shelby tube sampling, piezometers, test pits and infiltration testing, inclinometers, mud-rotary in saturated soils, limited-access and indoor drilling.The geo-technical page
- IndustrialWater systems and monitoring for industryCommercial water treatment installation and operation, pump control systems, light excavation and tank anode installation, packer testing and well rehabilitation, dual-lens camera inspections to 1,000 feet, ODNR and PA DEP permit assistance.
- EnvironmentalSubsurface investigation and remediationMonitoring and extraction wells, well abandonment, chemical injection and remediation, carbon-bed exchanges, Phase II site investigations. Methods include hollow-stem auger, air rotary, macro-tube coring, and direct-push sampling.
- PA · OH · NY · WVCertified to operate in four states, for regional and multi-state projects.
- HAZWOPEROSHA HAZWOPER-trained drillers on environmental and remediation sites.
- ODOT · PennDOTPrequalified in both states, with auto-hammer calibrations kept current for DOT work.
- WHAT YOU GET
- Fast scheduling and short lead times
- Full-time project support and compliance management
- Well-maintained rigs and versatile equipment
WHICH PROJECT IS YOURS?
Supply Wells, Borings,
and Monitoring Wells.
Commercial work at Chatfield is three kinds of project. Whichever yours is, it starts with a conversation about the requirements before anyone proposes an approach.
FROM SCOPE TO SIGN-OFF
Scoped, Mobilized,
Documented.
A commercial project is paperwork at both ends and a rig in the middle. The value is in getting all three right on schedule.
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Scope
We start with the intended use and the volume it needs, or the sampling plan the engineer or consultant has written, then the site conditions, access, and the permits the project will carry.
- 02
Mobilize
We match the rig and method to the ground, using hollow-stem auger, air rotary, mud rotary for saturated soils, direct-push sampling, or limited-access and indoor rigs. Scheduling is flexible and lead times are short.
- 03
Drill, sample, install
Borings logged and sampled, cores recovered, monitoring and supply wells set and developed, piezometers and inclinometers installed to spec.
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Test, document, comply
Yield testing where a supply depends on it, calibrations kept current for DOT work, and the reports and permit paperwork PA DEP, ODNR, and the agencies require.
COMMERCIAL WELL DRILLING
Commercial Well Drilling
in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Chatfield Drilling is a trusted provider of commercial well drilling in Pennsylvania and Ohio, offering specialized services for geotechnical investigations, environmental site work, and industrial water systems. With certified drillers, flexible scheduling, and a professionally maintained fleet, we’re equipped to handle complex projects throughout the region.
Geo-technical drilling
Our geo-technical drilling services support engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects. With a wide range of sampling techniques and drilling methods, we tailor each project to site conditions and performance requirements. Capabilities include:
- Soil borings and rock coring (wire-line and conventional)
- Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
- Split-spoon and Shelby tube sampling
- Piezometer well installation
- Test pit excavation and infiltration testing
- Inclinometer installation
- Mud-rotary drilling for saturated soils
- Limited-access and indoor drilling
We maintain up-to-date auto-hammer calibrations and meet all state and DOT requirements.
Industrial services
We provide tailored solutions for industrial clients needing reliable water systems or advanced environmental monitoring:
- Commercial water treatment installation and operations
- Pump control systems
- Light excavation and tank anode installation
- Packer testing and well rehabilitation (chemical and mechanical)
- Dual-lens camera inspections (up to 1,000 ft)
- ODNR and PA DEP permit assistance
Environmental services
Our environmental drilling services are handled by HAZWOPER-certified professionals experienced in subsurface investigations and remediation efforts:
- Monitoring and extraction well installation
- Well abandonment
- Chemical injection and remediation
- Carbon-bed exchanges
- Phase II environmental site investigations
Drilling techniques include hollow-stem auger, air rotary, macro-tube coring, and direct-push sampling (Geoprobe).
Why choose Chatfield for commercial drilling
- Fast scheduling and short lead times
- Experienced OSHA HAZWOPER-trained drillers
- ODOT and PennDOT prequalified
- Full-time project support and compliance management
- Well-maintained rigs and versatile equipment
Licensed commercial drillers in PA, OH, NY, and WV
Chatfield Drilling is certified to operate in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and West Virginia, making us the ideal partner for regional and multi-state projects. Our home ground is ten counties in Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio:
HOW WE WORK
Scope It.
Then Schedule It.
Whether you’re launching a geotechnical investigation or managing a complex environmental project, it starts with the requirements and ends with the report.
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Describe the project
Supply well, geo-technical program, or environmental work, plus the site, the schedule, and who the report goes to.
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Site walk & proposal
Access, ground conditions, and the method and rig for the job, with the scope and the compliance requirements written down.
- 03
Mobilize & drill
The crew and the equipment on site when scheduled, the work logged and sampled as specified.
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Report & handover
Logs, test results, calibrations, and permit paperwork are delivered, and the well or boring is documented for the record.
A LITTLE CLARITY
Commercial Drilling Questions.
Straight Answers.
How is a commercial well different from a residential well?
Commercial projects generally involve higher or more sustained water demand, which affects how the well is evaluated, constructed, and equipped, and they may carry different regulatory requirements. The starting point is the same: understanding the intended use and evaluating what the site can support. Chatfield discusses the project requirements before proposing an approach.
How much does it cost to drill a commercial well?
Cost depends on the same variables that affect any drilling project, including depth, geological conditions, access, casing, development, testing, and permitting, plus the water volume the operation requires. A commercial project needs a site-specific evaluation before any figure is meaningful. Call (724) 588-2652 to discuss a project.
How deep are commercial wells?
Depth is determined by where a water-bearing zone capable of supporting the required demand is encountered, which varies by location and geology. It is a finding from the drilling process rather than a number set in advance. Records of nearby wells and groundwater studies can indicate what is typical for an area.
Do you drill farm and agricultural wells?
Yes. Water supply wells for farms, businesses, and industrial sites are part of Chatfield’s commercial work, alongside the residential wells the company has drilled since 1967. An agricultural supply is scoped like any commercial well: the demand first, then what the site can support, then the well and the pump sized to both.
Are your drillers certified for DOT and hazardous sites?
Chatfield’s drillers are OSHA HAZWOPER-trained for environmental and remediation work, and the company is ODOT and PennDOT prequalified. Auto-hammer calibrations are kept up to date to meet state and DOT requirements, and Chatfield is certified to operate in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and West Virginia.
Do you handle yield testing for commercial projects?
Yield testing is part of Chatfield’s well services, alongside water sampling and evaluation, new installation and replacement of well systems and equipment, and routine testing. Yield testing establishes whether a well can meet the water usage the property requires, which matters particularly where a business depends on a consistent supply.
Talk with the Chatfield team.
(724) 588-2652A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE GOES A LONG WAY
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YOUR NEXT STEP
Start Your Commercial
Drilling Project.
Contact us to discuss your project needs and get started with a qualified, reliable drilling team that is prequalified, certified, and ready to schedule.