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C & G Well Drilling Inc

Well and Pump Service, Lawn Irrigation, Heating and Air Conditioning Service,

About us

In 1993, our owner, Charles Menefee, started C & G Well Drilling due to his need of a well, but no one to install it. He contacted his father-in-law, who has an extensive amount of well drilling experience, and they got started. Since its inception, C & G Well Drilling has installed more than 16,000 wells in the Hampton Roads area. We know the area so well that we know exactly how deep we need to go, if the water is good, and what exactly needs to be done. In addition, we also keep maps of every well we have drilled so we know exactly what each neighborhood needs. Providing pump service for residential, commercial and government customers, C & G Well Drilling drills wells in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and throughout the Tidewater area. We are dedicated to offering fast, efficient, and exceptional customer service.

Business highlights

32 years of experience

Services we offer

Wells & pumps

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
Reviews
4.967 Reviews
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Stanley W.
Nov 2020
5.0
Well and Pump Service, Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Cameron & Lorin are good people they were on time and completed the work in a timely manner and answered several questions with knowledgeable answers. They will share a laugh but they are all about installations they rolled in and rolled out leaving me with a great well and pump. Stanley- DuPont st Che’s. Thanks C&G very fair
Response from

"Thank you for the kind words, will pass along to Cameron and Lauron."


John D.
Jul 2020
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225,000
C & G did a great job from the start to finish. He got my permit, guided me in the process, and came out earlier than expected. They did an excellent job and within the price they gave me. I would recommend this company to anyone
Response from

"Thanks for kind words! criss"


Lottie S.
Oct 2019
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,500
Everything went extremely well. Arrived early, diagnosed the problem, replaced the switch and tank. Very professional, informative and friendly.

Russell T.
Aug 2019
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250,000
Described job was done professionally and within the agreed timeline and price. Job was high quality by very experienced techs. I would hire again.
Response from

"thank you for the kinds words, i will pass on to my employees. have a great weekend and be safe. criss"


Jeremy M.
Sep 2018
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130,000
Fantastic. Chris and his team had to dodge around a rainy summer that made access difficult, but they were out as soon as conditions permitted. They obtained the permits and set the well and an additional hose bib right where we asked.

Stuart S.
Jul 2018
5.0
Well and Pump Service, Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185,000
"Not all heroes wear capes" The installer of our NEW Geothermal unit determined what the problem was, but then could not help us. (Even once C&G knew what they needed to do after the pumps would be replaced, they still abandoned us. ) Chris (I believe that was the name from C&G) called me back on the weekend and determined what was required, He then took the initiative to hunt down the needed replacements. When he learned they were no longer made, he then determined the options and handled everything, including finding a similarly responsive HVAC service (Ivan's Heating and Cooling) that would complete the hook up to the newly installed geothermal unit. After 5 days with no AC, he and another company fixed the problem the next morning. Outstanding service.
Response from

"Thanks for the kind words. i will pass on to my employees who deserve a large portion of the credit. criss"


Keith H.
Jul 2018
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
The work was done as discussed. No issues.

Paul M.
Jun 2018
5.0
Well and Pump Service, Lawn Irrigation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80,000
On time and on price.

James G.
Feb 2018
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
I own an irrigation company and after a few tries with other companies we found C&G through a customer. They are the first well company we have found that shows up as promised and does neat, professional work. As a result, they are out go-to company when we have a customer that either needs a well or needs well repair. They have performed services for roughly 2 dozen of our customers in the past year. We could not be happier with the way they have treated our customers.
Response from

"thanks for the kind words,greatly appreciated the referrals"


William J.
Dec 2017
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great response. Walked me through several items on the phone. Turned out my issue was with another water system. Very professional and saved me the cost of coming out to the house. Very personable, would absolutely call again if I needed them.
Response from

"Thanks for the kind words, Happy Holidays! Criss"


Robert R.
Oct 2017
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$67,500
Excellent. The tech was very knowledgeable & didn’t mind talking to/educating the homeowner during the install.

Jake D.
Oct 2017
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent. Criss was really easy to work with and he was honest and knowledgeable.

Max F.
Sep 2017
5.0
Well and Pump Service, Lawn Irrigation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Outstanding

Tammy L.
Jul 2017
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70,000
Called C & G on the recommendation of another service company. They came out the same day and saved us hundreds of dollars. The AC went out on Friday night (98 degree weekend), called a well known Geo-thermal company who charged us a $149.00 weekend call rate but wouldn't fix until the following week. They quoted us $895 for just the pump and claimed it would require 3-4 hours to install. So thankful they were not able to give us the appointment on Monday and called C & G instead. They were professional and very efficient. I could not be happier with their work and rates. Highly recommend.

Thomas G.
Jul 2017
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$32,500
C & G Well Drilling arrived when promised , confirmed the problem, made the repair and were finished in 2 hours. I would definitely use them again when needed. The well and pump works great!

Jeff B.
Dec 2016
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
I called C &G and left a voice mail. Chris promptly called me back a few hours later. Chris told me how to fix it over the phone! He was extremely patient and detailed with his instructions. Sure enough he was spot on with his diagnosis and I haven't had an issue since then. He didn't charge me a dime but has earned a customer for life!

Maria C.
Aug 2016
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Joann T.
Apr 2016
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
unknown
Response from

"thank so much for the kind words. criss"


John S.
Apr 2016
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110,000
My geothermo system pump was running almost continually.  When I called Criss he came right  out and diagnosed my need for a well.  He then provided a work around until he could get back to drill. The work was done in a couple of days. and in a professional manner. 
I hired Criss once before for a well drilling. I had no hesitation is calling him back again. Clearly he is quite knowledgeable, efficient and highly qualified. He is also great to work with. On top of all that his prices were better than others I inquired. I highly recommend him!
Response from

"thanks so much for the generous commits, greatly appreciated. criss"


Brian M.
Apr 2016
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180,000
unknown
Response from

"thanks for the generous comments greatly appreciated"


Shaun L.
Sep 2015
3.0
Well and Pump Service, Lawn Irrigation
$19,500
I found this company through Angie's List and was impressed by all the reviews.  I have an old pump/well/irrigation system that was installed back in 1994  and not working(I am not the original owner or installer).   So I called Chris to get help with getting my irrigation started back up.  He sounded very knowledgeable on the phone so I hired him to come attempt to fix my old system.  It was going to cost me $95 just for him to come out to diagnose/prime my system.  He gave me a 4 hour window for my appointment.
The day of the appointment, he looked at my pump and immediately thought it was the Check Valve that leads from the well to the pump.  He began shoveling in my backyard in an attempt to locate the well.  After several holes, he located the well and took out the old check valve.  He replaced the new check valve closer to the pump and manually pumped the water from the well out through the spigots.  This was a great sign knowing that my well was still working.  After getting the water flowing with my old pump, he looked at my irrigation and openly admitted that he is not an "irrigation guy."  I was kind of surprised by that comment, but was thankful for his honesty. 
We, both of us, attempted to run the irrigation and learned that my irrigation valves were leaking.  He messed with the pump a little then advised me that the pump needed to be replaced because it would hold pressure.  He said that the pump kept dropping to 0 psi and no higher than 20psi.  He estimated that a new pump would cost me  $825 for him to replace it!!!  I immediately remembered his comment of not being an "irrigation guy" and politely declined.  He gave me a contact number to call to where I could buy a new pump.  My total payment for basically a new Check Valve to get water flowing again cost me $195.
Here is where it gets interesting:  So I am a DIY'er and decided I would look into possibly buying a new pump and getting my irrigation up and running on my own versus hiring somebody else to charge me an arm and leg for little work.  What I learned is that my pump just needed a $10 pressure gauge that I bought at Home Depot.  Pump works great, and gives me a reading of 30-50 psi.  So instead of buying a $400-$825 pump that I was estimated, it cost me $10! 
Chris was a polite and friendly guy, but I would not recommend him for any irrigation work.  However, I would hire him for Well work/drilling.  He seems to be very knowledgeable about the wells, etc, but not irrigation or pumps. 
Response from

"pump was an older model off brand pump. the gauge on the pump was fine when i left, however pump would not build past approximately 40 psi with nothing running. Pump would not shut off, so i adjust switch so pump would shut off and he could use with hoses. the pump has a problem with the jet on front. homeowner will realize this once he gets his irrigation system up and running. there will not be enough pressure to run the system. i wish him good luck and hope all goes well. criss"


Olga C.
Sep 2015
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70,000
unknown

James D.
Jul 2015
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$210,000

I called Criss Menefee to see if he could drill a well for me. He called back and came the next day to see my situation and give me a price. The price was very fair seeing that he would have to drill in my front yard, pipe the well all the way to a detached 2 1/2 car garage in the back yard and place the pump in the garage to replace my dried up well.

He scheduled it as soon as he could fit it into his schedule. Criss called the day before he and his two sons came to drill the well. They took about two hours to drill down about 65 feet to reach good clean water and cap it off. He said that another member of his team would be out to run the piping and install the new pump. He called the day before Bret came out with tow helpers to run the 80 some feet of pipe and install the pipe in my garage. They even installed a bye pass so I can bring my sprinkler system back to life.

Criss and his crews did a great job and I would hire him again in a minute or recommend him to anyone who would ask!



Charles S.
Jul 2015
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$67,500
They arrived right on time and repaired everything on site in record time. They get my highest recommendation!

Stephen L. S.
Jun 2015
5.0
Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170,000
unknown
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Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

2705161523

Trade License Locale

VA

Trade License Authority

Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Trade License Expiration

09/30/2024

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FAQ

C & G Well Drilling Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
C & G Well Drilling Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, C & G Well Drilling Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, C & G Well Drilling Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, C & G Well Drilling Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, C & G Well Drilling Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, C & G Well Drilling Inc does not offer warranties.
C & G Well Drilling Inc offers the following services: Wells & pumps

Contact Information

2257 Santa Fe Arch, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Service Hours

Sunday:7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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