Well Decommissioning & Abandonment in New Tecumseth
Professional well decommissioning services for New Tecumseth homes, farms, and businesses.
New Tecumseth — Alliston, Tottenham, Beeton, and the surrounding rural areas — sees a mix of farm-property turnover, new residential construction on former farmland, and rural-residential severances that all generate well decommissioning work. The geology across the municipality varies from sand and gravel aquifers near the rivers to deeper bedrock wells on the upland areas. Mighton's Well Services adapts the decommissioning approach to each well — chip slurry for overburden wells, pumped grout for bedrock — and files the MECP record for every job. We coordinate with builders, planning consultants, and real estate lawyers as needed to fit decommissioning into broader project timelines.
Local to New Tecumseth
Based just 40 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 New Tecumseth
When our team arrives at your property in New Tecumseth, 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 New Tecumseth
New residential construction on former farmland requiring well decommissioning
New subdivisions and individual estate lots across New Tecumseth — particularly around the expanding edges of Alliston and Tottenham — are being built on former farmland that often had multiple wells. These wells must be decommissioned before lot grading and construction.
We work with builders and developers on decommissioning before construction starts, ensuring records are filed in time for permits and inspections. For individual estate-lot builds, we coordinate the decommissioning with the new well drilling for the new home.
Severance-driven decommissioning on former New Tecumseth farms
Rural severances across New Tecumseth continue to create new lots from former farm parcels. Severance approvals routinely require any wells on the parcel to be decommissioned, with MECP records on file before final approval.
We schedule severance-driven work to fit the planning timeline and provide records suitable for submission. For properties with multiple wells, the work is coordinated as a package.
Aging drilled wells being replaced on rural-residential properties
Drilled wells installed during the 1960s and 1970s across New Tecumseth's rural areas are reaching the end of their service lives — declining yield, deteriorating casings, or simply aging out. As property owners drill replacement wells, the old wells need to be decommissioned under Reg. 903.
We coordinate decommissioning with replacement well drilling, ensuring setback compliance and minimizing site disruption. Both MECP records are filed in coordination.
Build Decommissioning into New Tecumseth Construction Timelines Early
For new builds on former farmland in New Tecumseth, schedule decommissioning before lot grading. Records and inspections at the occupancy stage often require the MECP record to be on file, and rushing decommissioning at the end of a construction project can delay occupancy. Six to eight weeks before your target occupancy is a comfortable window.
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Well Decommissioning in New Tecumseth: Frequently Asked Questions
My new build in Alliston requires the old farm well to be decommissioned. When should that happen?
Can you coordinate decommissioning with my New Tecumseth builder?
How much does well decommissioning cost in New Tecumseth?
I am severing a lot from my New Tecumseth farm. Do I need to decommission wells before or after approval?
Will you handle the paperwork directly with the planning department?
Other Services We Provide in New Tecumseth
Beyond well decommissioning, we offer a full range of well and water services in New Tecumseth:
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