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Our full-service DRILLING, PUMPS & WATER TREATMENT creates water security so you can live worry free with Wild West

We are committed to providing Creston, Cranbrook, all the Kootenay’s and beyond (east and west), and Southern Alberta with safe and secure water independence. We maintain environmental integrity while delivering quality, premium services to our customers where ever they are.

OUR MISSION

SERVICES

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WATER WELLS

PUMP SYSTEMS

GEOTHERMAL

Installing a Well pump is a restricted activity in B.C. We are the only certified Drilling business in Creston that can install and maintain all variations of pump systems, from commercial and industrial to residential and agricultural. You will find no other company to equal our service from beginning to end!

Geothermal HVAC (heating, ventilating, & air conditioning) brings a building in harmony with the earth, taking advantage of subterranean temperatures to provide heating in the winter and cooling in the summer by circulating water through an open or closed loop system underground.

Whether you need a new Well or have an existing Well, we provide full-service Drilling & Rehabilitation, as well as water testing and analysis. We provide high-quality service from start to finish on all projects.  Also, we are certified for water well drilling and pump installations for both BC and Alberta.

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ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Since 1999, Wild West Drilling has proudly served communities across Alberta and the Kootenay Region of BC. When Chris moved the business to Creston in 2008, Wild West Drilling became the only Licensed, Insured & Certified Water Well Drilling company in the Creston Valley.
The Wild West team is committed to their training and development and continually delivers safe and superior customer service.

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proud memembers of

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  • • Water wells

    • Pump Testing & Water Sampling

    • FTC testing

    • Geothermal drilling/grouting

    • Geothermal source/discharge wells

    • Screw Piles

    • Road Boring

  • • Piezometer installations

    •Monitor wells

    • Formation sampling

    • Water sampling

    • Pump testing

    • FTC Testing

  • • Water wells

    • Pump Testing & Water Sampling

    • Coring

    • Pressure grouting

    • Open hole RC sampling (mining)

    • Hand & Track Drill (Seismic)

    • Anchor Rods & bores

    • Piling bores

    • Tower anchors

    • Mouse & Rat Holes

    • Dewatering

    • Exploration bores

    • Micro-seismic

    • Ground Rods

    • Excavating

  • • Water wells

    • Pump testing

    • Water sampling

    • FTC testing

    • Geothermal drilling/grouting

    • Geothermal source/discharge wells

  • • Domestic water wells

    • Well Cameras

    • Pump testing

    • Well Decommission/cementing

    • Water sampling

    • Geothermal drilling/grouting

    • Geothermal design/installation

    • Excavating

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WHAT’S INVOLVED IN DRILLING A WELL?

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    As the Water Operations Supervisor, I have personally worked with the Wild West team on three separate projects involving water wells. On each occasion the entire team represented the knowledge, skills and work ethic that I place a high premium on when selecting a contractor for a project. The Wild West team has also provided valuable recommendations and advice that proved to be instrumental in the success of these projects. I would not hesitate to recommend Wild West Water Wells and Pump Service.

    Jay Colley CWP / Water Operations Supervisor-Nelson

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    I can’t express enough praise for the commendable results from the drilling you did at the Lake – Incredible Job! The water testing revealed absolutely pure water; could not have been better – with notable comments that we could now bottle it and sell. We look forward to coming home next summer to hook it up, pipe it in and enjoy. We greatly appreciate your efforts on our behalf and thank you very much for the improvements at both houses.

    John P. Bucyk / Boston Professional Hocky Association Inc.

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    Okanagan Nation Alliance would like to acknowledge you for your generous contribution to the Shuttleworth Creek Diversion Removal and Well Implementation Project. The entire cost of the labour, supplies and transport for this work was donated by Wild West and was no doubt a huge expense and time commitment your company. The success of the wells means that the project can continue with the end goal of restoring fish flows in Shuttleworth Creek.

    Howie Wright / Okanagan Nation Alliance

  • Honest, reliable and a professional work ethic are only a few words to describe Chris Barling’s Wild West Drilling business. Myself and Joe would “honestly” not hesitate to recommend Chris for any of your water needs. If you want fast, prompt work done or any questions concerning your personal well or water issues, call Chris.

    Joe Kitto / Arrowcreek Construction

  • These guys are the most impeccable drillers in the world... I would recommend them any day of the week!! They are caring and compassionate about the job they do... They also have an amazing hard working crew!! Water really is peace of mind.. Thank you Wild West Drilling and Pump services, for taking very good care of my son and myself.. 10 star performances ! And giving my family an abundance of water...

    Nicole Greffard / Facebook Review

  • Unreal service! Have bailed me out twice. Friday evening of a long weekend and the crew showed up without hesitation. Top notch!

    Justin Schimpf / Facebook Review

  • Awesome thanks so much to Chris and to Ben! Came out on a Sunday and got our water up and going again in no time!! Couldn’t have been better service or workmanship! Thank you thank you!!

    Krista Smith / Facebook Review

  • Wild West provided good service at a site that appeared to be a challenge for drilling for water. They responded well to some site engineering requests and worked successfully in communicating remotely during the difficult year of Covid 2020. It is clear that this is a team that is professional and motivated to take care of their clients. Strong recommendation for a job well done!

    Donna Rodman / Google Review

  • Excellent company that truly cares, often going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure their customers are taken care of.

    Trish Drinkle / Google Review

  • We recommend Wild West Drilling for its excellent service, products and workmanship. After years of struggling with diminishing water flow from our old well, we were nervous about taking the big step of having a new well drilled on our property. Thankfully, we called Chris Barling for his advice. Chris is knowledgeable, reliable and very personable.

    Bryan and Margaret Miller / West Creston

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