Well Decommissioning & Abandonment in Clearview Township
Professional well decommissioning services for Clearview Township homes, farms, and businesses.
Clearview Township is largely rural, with a mix of working farms, rural-residential properties, and small hamlets spread across diverse geology. Wells in the township range from shallow dug wells on the lower farmland to deep fractured-bedrock wells on the Escarpment side. Decommissioning work here often involves multi-well farm properties, severance-driven decommissioning on former farmland, and older bedrock wells being replaced. Mighton's Well Services has worked across Clearview for decades and adapts the sealing approach — bentonite chips, bentonite grout, or cement-bentonite — to the specific well and formation. The MECP record is filed for every job.
Local to Clearview Township
Based just 10 min away in Stayner. We know the geology and well conditions in your area from decades of experience.
Licensed & Insured
MECP Licensed Well Contractor #C-8303. All work to Ontario Regulation 903 standards with Jeff Mighton (Class 1 & Class 4).
60+ Years Experience
Family-owned since 1964. Trusted by thousands of homeowners, farmers, and businesses across Simcoe County and Grey County.
What to Expect for Well Decommissioning in Clearview Township
When our team arrives at your property in Clearview Township, here's how the process works. Learn more about our full well decommissioning process.
Site Assessment & Records Review
We start by pulling the Ontario Well Record for the property if one exists and reviewing the original construction details. On the site visit, we inspect the well, confirm depth and condition, and identify any obstacles such as a stuck pump, collapsed casing, or hidden access challenges. For old wells without records, we assess construction type in person.
Written Estimate & Scheduling
We provide a written estimate covering pump and equipment removal, sealing materials and labour, surface restoration, and MECP record filing. The estimate is firm unless we encounter unexpected conditions inside the well, in which case we contact you before any additional work. We schedule the work to fit both your timeline and the seasonal conditions at your property.
Pump & Equipment Removal
On work day, our service rig pulls the pump, drop pipe, safety rope, wiring, and any other equipment from the well. We disconnect the pitless adapter, pressure tank, and pressure switch and remove them from the site or set them aside for disposal as you prefer. The well is now ready for sealing.
Sealing & Casing Removal
We seal the well from the bottom up using the appropriate approved material — bentonite chips, bentonite grout, or cement-bentonite grout — placed in lifts to ensure continuous contact with the formation. Once the well is fully sealed to surface, the casing is cut at least one metre below grade and either pulled or capped. The surface is backfilled, graded, and restored.
MECP Record Filing & Documentation
We file the Well Decommissioning Record with the Ministry of the Environment within the regulated timeframe and provide you with a copy for your property file. This documentation is what real estate buyers, lenders, and severance applications will ask for — keep it with your other property records.
Common Well Decommissioning Issues in Clearview Township
Multiple old wells on Clearview farms requiring inventory and decommissioning
Working and former farms across Clearview often have several wells — typically one current household well plus older wells from previous farmhouses, barn operations, or fields. Severance applications, sale, and farm succession planning all routinely require these inactive wells to be decommissioned with MECP records on file.
We inventory all wells on the property using records and site inspection, then decommission the inactive ones as a coordinated package. Per-well cost is typically lower when multiple wells are decommissioned in one mobilization. Records are provided in a format suitable for severance or succession files.
Fractured-bedrock wells requiring grout sealing rather than chip placement
Drilled wells in the fractured limestone and dolostone of the Escarpment side of Clearview cannot always be sealed with bentonite chip placement alone — chips can fall through fracture networks rather than building up evenly in the well bore. The result is a seal with potential voids.
For bedrock wells, we use pumped grout placed in continuous lifts from the bottom up. Bentonite grout or cement-bentonite is selected based on the fracture conditions encountered. The grout sets to form a permanent barrier against contamination migration along the well bore.
Remote rural access challenges for service rig delivery
Some Clearview properties have long lanes, soft access roads, or limited turnaround space for our service rig. Spring conditions in particular can make some lanes impassable for the equipment needed to perform decommissioning properly.
We assess access during the site visit and schedule the work for conditions that support the equipment — typically summer through early fall, or winter on properties where frozen ground supports the rig on otherwise soft sites. For properties with very limited access, we can sometimes mobilize smaller equipment.
Time Clearview Decommissioning for Dry-Ground Conditions
For rural Clearview properties with long lanes or soft access roads, schedule decommissioning for the dry months — typically late June through early October. Spring runoff and wet fall conditions can make some lanes impassable for our service rig and add cost or delay to the project. Winter is fine on properties where frozen ground supports the equipment; we work year-round with the timing adjusted to site conditions.
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Well Decommissioning in Clearview Township: Frequently Asked Questions
My Clearview farm has at least four old wells. How does multi-well decommissioning work?
Why does a bedrock well need different sealing material than a sand well?
What happens to the casing during a Clearview well decommissioning?
How do I prove decommissioning was done if the buyer asks?
Can severance applications be approved before decommissioning is done?
Other Services We Provide in Clearview Township
Beyond well decommissioning, we offer a full range of well and water services in Clearview Township:
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