Working in Freer
Deep South Texas brush country. Sandy loam to caliche soils. Mesquite + huisache native vegetation. Notable lack of major surface water.
Hot semi-arid South Texas climate. Long hot summers from May through October with average highs in the upper 90s, mild winters with average lows in the upper 40s, and roughly 22 inches of annual rainfall, among the driest Coastal Bend area cities.
Freer is in Duval County, population around 2,800.
What we handle in Freer
Common questions
What should I actually know about my own well setup before a tech shows up?
Knowing where your cap, casing, and pressure tank are located, plus roughly how old the system is, helps a lot. You do not need to touch any of it yourself since pump and drilling work calls for licensed hands. But being able to describe what you have saves time and often money on the service call.
Why would my water pressure just drop out of nowhere?
Could be a dozen things: a worn switch, a waterlogged tank, a tripped control, a clogged filter, a leak somewhere in the line, or the well itself running low. A good tech checks the cheap, simple stuff first before ever talking about pulling the pump.
Can I just drill a well wherever I want on my own property?
No, not really. Setback distances from septic systems, property lines, easements, and groundwater district rules all come into play, plus the actual geology under your land. Any driller worth hiring will walk the property first before naming a spot.