Measuring a well is easier with paper in hand. This one-page worksheet lets you record your numbers at the well head, then transfer them into our online form when you get back inside.
Download the worksheet
Download the printable worksheet (PDF)
Print it single-sided, grab a pen, and take it out to the well.
Who this is for
- Homeowners measuring a well for the first time
- Anyone who wants to confirm numbers with a well company before requesting a quote
- Dealers gathering info from a customer by phone, email, or in person
- Anyone who'd rather not stand at the well head typing on a phone
What's on the worksheet
Five short sections mirror the online form at simplepump.com/request-quote:
- Well Location — where the well sits (inside, outside, in a pit)
- Well Details — total depth, static water level, recovery rate, casing diameter, casing rise, vertical rise
- Current Setup — what pump is in the well now, pipe size, pump position
- Features & Installation — frost line depth, pressure tank
- Contact Information — your name, email, location, installer preference
Conditional questions (for example, jet pump size) are labeled clearly so you only fill in what applies to your well.
Tips for the tricky measurements
A few fields catch people off guard. Here's how to get them right.
Static water level
The water level when the pump is off and has been off for a while. Measured from ground level down.
- Bobber and weighted string works well. Lower until the weight goes slack, pull up, and measure the wet portion.
- Sonic testers are the pro tool — any local well contractor has one.
- Old well reports aren't reliable. Water levels drift over 10 to 20 years. Check the "Measured" box only if someone actually measured it recently. Otherwise check "Estimated."
If we size a system from an estimate that's off, the pump may not reach water. We've seen it happen. Measured always beats estimated.
Casing diameter
You need the inside diameter (ID) of the casing — the pipe going down into the ground, not the cap sitting on top.
- Pitless adapter systems: lift the cap and run a tape measure across the inside.
- Cap-exit systems: wrap a soft tape around the outside of the casing (not the cap) and divide the circumference by π (3.14) to get the outside diameter, then subtract the wall thickness for ID. Or use an online circumference-to-diameter calculator.
If you're not sure which casing style you have, check the "Other" box on the worksheet and describe what you see. We'll sort it out.
Frost line depth
How deep the ground freezes in your area. This sets where we drill the weep hole so the pump drains below the freeze line after each use.
- Northern states often run 48 to 96 inches.
- Warm climates can be 0 to 24 inches.
- Even in non-freezing climates, 48" is our default — it keeps water cooler and discourages bacterial growth.
If you're unsure, search for your county's frost line or ask your building department.
Casing above ground
How far the casing sticks up above grade. Most are 12 to 24 inches. Some are flush. Some stick up more than two feet.
This matters because half of our pump head assembly sits below the cap. We offer two head lengths and need yours to fit.
What to do with the completed worksheet
Once it's filled in, you have three options:
- Transcribe it into the online form at simplepump.com/request-quote. Fastest.
- Email it to [email protected] as a photo or scan. Include your phone number.
- Hand it to your Simple Pump dealer if you're working with one.
We respond to every quote request within two business days.
If you have photos or a well report
Attach them after you submit. When your confirmation email arrives, it'll include a Customer Reference Code. Reply to that email with your photos, drawings, or well-drilling records attached. We accept PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, HEIC, and HEIF, up to 10 MB per file.