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Ken Sweeney Well Drilling & Pump

Wells and Pumps

About us

Services all areas. 2nd generation, owner operated. Additional DBA - Sweeney Well Drilling & Pumps.

Business highlights

72 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Well drilling, install and replace pumps, tanks, inspections, upgrades & old well abandonments.

Services we don't offer

Sump pumps, water softeners.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.922 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
0%
3
0%
2
5%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews

Sandra P.
07/2017
1.0
wells
  + -1 more
I have tried to contact him multiple times for help, and he hasn't returned a single call.
Description of Work: We are having trouble with our pump that goes to the well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Kathleen K.
01/2017
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Guys did a great job, arrived early, and worked in subzero temps so this job could be completed before the real estate closing. Well done! (pun intended)
Description of Work: Needed an abandoned well filled and sealed. (interesting note, the same well his father had drilled fifty years before)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

beata K.
11/2016
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Very smoothly
Description of Work: Replace pressure tank and some pipes

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Theresa I.
01/2016
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
It went great. He explained what he had done. He got it working again very quickly.
Description of Work: He repaired the well pump. We have well water.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve H.
01/2016
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Owner (Ken) was personally involved with his crew as they drilled a new well on our property. The crew was very knowledgeable and professional, performing the work with modern, well-maintained equipment. As this project was completed and the contractor paid, my experience demonstrates that I had met and worked with a reliable, trustworthy family business. | | |

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,600

Terry A.
04/2015
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: On time and knew exactly what to do. Others in this filed of work are not very professional. Others did not get back to me

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patricia J.
02/2014
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
We got a quote over the phone that was based on the depth of the well that we needed filled, which could not be determined until after the work began. Communication was a little bit lacking at times, but overall, the company and employees were very professional, and the work was completed in a timely manner (less than one day) with minimal mess. I wish I had called them years ago. It will be so nice to not need to re-certify this old well again. (Yea for city water!)
Description of Work: Filled in an old well

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

karen S.
09/2013
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Well pump stops unexpectedly and we are then without water. Thought we needed to drill a new well (Very expensive). Ken Sweeney techs were able to get pump started and restored system to good working order. Responsiveness was impressive - we were taken care of in less than a day. Both techs were very knowledgeable and helped me to understand the system issues in plain English. They coul dhave easily sold me some extra services and in fact were careful to show me the no-cost options I had. I will need to have a new well in the near future and will absolutely give them the business.
Description of Work: Service techs came to house and got my well pump started up again. Have done this before in the past. I have unique issues with my well and they have been excellent in terms of responsiveness, professionalism, knowledge, and most important, honesty Previous owner had well poorly installed and this has caused problems for us. We subsequently met with Village Engineer who reviewed house history.. He informed us that they have used Ken Sweeney in the past for public projects and have been very satisfied. Could not ask for better service!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Diana J.
04/2013
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
They were my 2nd opinion. The first company that came out wanted to charge me between $4000 - $8000, but Ken was able to do only what was needed and I expect the final bill to be around $600! Ken came out early on Saturday morning before he went out of town. He said the other company was trying to replace things that were fine. He sent his guy out yesterday. He took a water sample to test the water, put in a new pump switch, checked out the pressure tank, worked on the pipe, checked the well, recommended some minor grading around the house, and answered any questions that I had. I was very pleased with my experience with Ken. I was impressed that he made time to come over before he went out of town. He was very professional and answered all of my questions and concerns. I truly feel that he saved the deal on my home. I wouldn't have been able to close on my home if I had been forced to pay $8000 to the other company.
Description of Work: I hired them to come out and test my well water and check out the well for closing on my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Bill G.
11/2012
2.0
wells
  + -1 more
He just didn't seem too interested in our business. Several missed appointments w/o any explanation or apology. Once he finally sent what appeared to be a subcontractor (who was very courteous and thorough) out here to look at the well, they determined our options were to either close the well or put in a new pump. He called very quickly after getting the report from his subcontractor and said he would send someone back out to do a specific estimate for both options. That was many weeks ago and we have seen no one. I don't expect to hear from him again and not sure I would trust him with the work even if he did finally follow through.
Description of Work: Was supposed to analyze and advise us on what to do with our well, which had dried stopped working over the summer. We weren't sure if it was just dry or if there was some more serious issue going on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


j L.
07/2012
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
well
Description of Work: fixed the well, and associated problems with pipes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Bruce H.
06/2012
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Great from estimate to completion including all necessary paperwork for closing. Really easy to work with!
Description of Work: Well and water test for real estate transaction, rebuild well casing to meet current code requirements

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$560

BLAKE W.
02/2012
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
They did a real good job. I called them over the weekend and they were here Monday morning. They were courteous and offered a reasonable price. Everything went real well with them. I really liked the guys. I would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: We used Ken Sweeney Well to replace a well pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Suzanne T.
02/2012
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Excellent...would not suggest any changes.
Description of Work: We have a well in which there was a leaky valve leading to the tank within our home. Ken was prompt with responding, explained the problem and had a very professional approach. I have worked with Ken Sr. in the past at a different home and can definitely state that the quality of service has continued into the next generation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Terry B.
01/2012
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
they did an excellent job for me. they had the opportunity to take advantage of me but they did not.
Description of Work: repaired well pump casing leak dug it out and repaired it

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Terry B.
10/2011
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Well problems are always a crisis, it seems. Sweeney was prompt and honest with us - they fixed the problem in about 2 hours. We went in thinking we needed a new lateral and were prepared to pay for it. Sweeney will definately be our well people from now on.
Description of Work: We had a leak in our lateral for our well. They had to use a backhoe to dig to the lateral, and fixed the leak, which was at the well casing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

Lillian H.
07/2010
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
He was very efficient and he explained everything. He cleaned up everything and was very good.
Description of Work: Ken Sweeney Well Drilling & Pump handled the abandoned well about two weeks ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


BARBARA E.
10/2008
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Excellent. We had to have a new well pump installed over a weekend. We decided to use the vendor listed on the original pump, because it was an emergency. That was done, but shortly thereafter a problem developed. The person who did the work for the original vendor left the company, and they didn't want to help us, since we had rust in our water about a year later. Sweeney charged a minimum amount to fix the problem which hasn't returned for over 3 years now. I wish we had used him to being with.
Description of Work: Sweeney's fixed the new well pump installed by another vendor, so that it stopped pumping iron into our faucets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Julie G.
06/2008
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
They did this work within days of me calling. We never expected the piping to be that long and so they worked with us to come to an agreement on the work. That was so nice of them to do this for us, and was unexpected. I would use them again for future service.
Description of Work: They removed 399 feet plus the well pump and piping on my back patio. They then filled the first 250 feet with felt chips and then the remaining area with pee gravel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,072

TIM K.
12/2004
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
I CALLED AROUND FOR PRICING AND THEY WERE THE LEAST EXPENSIVE. THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING AND DID GOOD WORK.
Description of Work: THEY REPLACED MY WELL PUMP.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

04/2004
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
PROMPT, KNOWLEDGEABLE, HONEST, EFFICIENT, AND FLEXIBLE. JOB WAS COMPLETED IN 4 HOURS ON SAME DAY AS I CALLED. GREAT SERVICE! WILLING TO GET JOB DONE RIGHT AWAY.
Description of Work: REPLACED WELL PUMP, PIPING GAUGE, ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,725

05/2000
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
VERY PROFESSIONAL, GOOD TROUBLE SHOOTING
Description of Work: REPAIRED PRESSURE SWITCH

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    11221 W Saint Martins Rd, Franklin, WI 53132


    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Wells and Pumps

    FAQ

    Ken Sweeney Well Drilling & Pump is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Ken Sweeney Well Drilling & Pump accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Ken Sweeney Well Drilling & Pump offers free project estimates.
    No, Ken Sweeney Well Drilling & Pump does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Ken Sweeney Well Drilling & Pump does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Ken Sweeney Well Drilling & Pump does not offer emergency services.
    No, Ken Sweeney Well Drilling & Pump does not offer warranties.
    Ken Sweeney Well Drilling & Pump offers the following services: Well drilling, install and replace pumps, tanks, inspections, upgrades & old well abandonments.
    Sump pumps, water softeners.

    Contact information

    11221 W Saint Martins Rd, Franklin, WI 53132


    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM