Hill Country water well service

Well Went Dry in Wimberley? Here Is What to Do

No water at the tap in Wimberley? Take a breath, then let us help you find out what is really going on and what your options are.

If your well in Wimberley has stopped producing or your water pressure keeps fading, the first thing to know is that a sudden loss of water does not always mean the well itself is dry. Very often the real problem is the pump, a pressure tank, or a control issue, and those are fixable. Before you assume the worst, it helps to confirm whether the trouble is the well or the equipment, and our options page walks through how to tell the difference. If it turns out the water table really has dropped below your pump, you still have clear paths forward: lowering the pump if there is water below it, deepening the existing well, or drilling a new and deeper well.

A TR Drilling rig drilling a Hill Country water well

Wimberley sits over the Middle Trinity in Hays County, and that geology matters here. During the ongoing Hill Country drought, parts of the Wimberley area have seen some of the lowest groundwater levels measured in decades, and shallower or older wells are the first to feel it. When the static level in the Trinity drops, a pump that sat comfortably in water for years can suddenly be pulling air. You can follow the broader picture on our Trinity aquifer water levels page, and check what stage your area is in on the Hill Country drought restrictions page. Understanding the aquifer under your property is the first step toward the right fix instead of an expensive guess.

TR Drilling & Service has drilled and serviced Wimberley-area wells since 1985, and our crews know how the Middle Trinity behaves out here. We will give you an honest read on whether your well can be saved by lowering the pump or deepening it, or whether a new well is the sounder long-term answer, and we will never push you toward more work than you need. One trusted local crew handles the diagnosis, the repair, and any new drilling, so you are not juggling three companies during an already stressful week.

What we look at when your water drops

Pump or well We separate a failing pump or pressure system from a truly falling water level, so you fix the right thing.
Room below the pump If there is still water beneath your pump, simply lowering it can be the fastest, least costly fix.
Deepen the existing well When the casing allows, deepening your current well into the Middle Trinity can reach water without starting over.
A new, deeper well If the existing well cannot be saved, we drill a new well into the Trinity sized for today's lower levels.
Honest guidance We tell you plainly what we would do if it were our own property, with no pressure and a clear written quote.

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Our process

How it works

Confirm the cause

We check whether your well has actually gone dry or whether a pump, tank, or control problem is to blame.

Measure the well

We sound the water level and review your well log to see how much water, if any, remains below your pump.

Lay out your options

We explain whether lowering the pump, deepening the well, or drilling new makes the most sense for your property.

Restore your water

Once you choose a path, our local crew does the work and stands behind it, getting water back to your home.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does a dry tap mean my well is actually dry?

Not necessarily. A sudden loss of water is just as often a failed pump, a waterlogged pressure tank, or a control problem, all of which are repairable. The only way to know for sure is to confirm whether the well or the equipment is at fault, which is the first thing we check. Our options page explains how to tell the difference.

Why are Wimberley wells going dry in this drought?

Wimberley draws from the Middle Trinity, and during the ongoing drought groundwater levels in parts of the area have fallen to some of the lowest readings in decades. When the water table drops below where your pump sits, the pump starts pulling air even though there may still be water deeper in the aquifer. You can see the broader trend on our Trinity aquifer water levels page.

Can you just lower my pump instead of drilling a new well?

Often, yes. If there is still water in the well below your current pump, lowering it deeper is usually the fastest and least expensive fix. We sound the well and review its log first to confirm there is enough water down there to make that worthwhile. If not, we will walk you through deepening the existing well or drilling a new one.

What does it cost to fix a dry well?

Cost depends entirely on which option fits your well, from a simple pump lowering to deepening or drilling new, so we give you a clear written quote after we see your situation rather than a number over the phone. If financing would help, we can point you to the options on our financing page. There is never any pressure to choose more work than you actually need.

How fast can you come out when my water is gone?

Being without water is not something that can wait, so we give no-water calls same-day priority whenever we can. Call us at (830) 816-3232 and we will get a Wimberley-area crew scheduled to diagnose the problem. The sooner we measure the well, the sooner we can tell you what it will take to restore your water.

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