McLean & Williams, Inc. provides a complete range of water well and pump services for residential, commercial, and agricultural clients throughout Napa County. The family-owned and operated company has the training and equipment to handle everything from water well drilling to pump installation and service.
Co-owner Sherry Salinas says McLean & Williams’ long-standing reputation in its community has allowed it to develop and maintain a loyal clientele base. “This company was founded in 1949, so we’ve been able to grow alongside the industry and provide our clients with the highest quality service. We’re currently in our fourth generation of family ownership, and we’re excited to pass our legacy to the fifth generation and continue to operate as an honest company that has great relationships with customers.”
McLean & Williams prioritizes jobsite cleanliness on every project, which co-owner Gonzalo Salinas says is important for ensuring customer satisfaction. “When we leave a jobsite, we strive to leave it in better condition than when we arrived. We take a lot of pride in the quality of our service, so we focus on making sure each aspect of our work is the best it can be.”
“Our goal is to have a great relationship with every client, so we’re always honest with them and make sure they’re completely satisfied. Ultimately, we want to do such a good job that the next time a customer needs their well or pump serviced, there’s no question about who they’re going to call.”
When considering the location and design of a water well system, it’s important to recognize a few key factors.
Location accessibility
The first factor to consider when choosing a well location is accessibility. Due to the large equipment needed to drill and service a well, it’s important to choose a location where water can be found and large equipment can gain access with minimal property damage. Drilling a well requires a very large drill rig that’s about the size of a semi-truck (nearly 40 feet tall when fully mobilized). In addition, there are many pieces of equipment that are necessary to support drilling operations, as well as designated areas to contain drill cuttings, fluids and discharge water from the development process. Regarding system maintenance, pump trucks equipped with hydraulic hoists and multiple pieces of large support equipment are needed to help pump technicians perform system installation, repair, and maintenance for the life of the well. Therefore, identifying a location that can handle large vehicles and support equipment is a top priority.
Utility setbacks
The second factor you should consider is utility setbacks. This includes (but isn’t limited to) the distance to overhead/underground power and gas lines, water lines, and septic equipment. When designing and drilling your ideal well system, location of septic systems should be considered, as drilling a water well too close to any part of a septic system is against county regulations, which are in place to protect you and your neighbors from potential contamination. Another setback that should be considered is the distance between the well and power/water lines running the necessary pumps. Long distances between power and the well can increase system installation costs due to the increase in wire size and the possibility of larger pumps to perform the desired task. Your well contractor should advise you to choose a location that’s more cost-effective for installation and maintenance, as long as well yield isn’t being sacrificed.
Property lines and road setbacks
Many counties (Napa in particular) regulate the distance that a well can be from a property line and from the centerline of roadways. This is to ensure the water system is constructed on and stays within the intended property while leaving room for any road expansion or construction that may occur.
Few water well contractors earn the prestigious Diamond Certified award, which means they’ve been independently rated Highest in Quality and Helpful Expertise. Even fewer can also claim almost 70 years in the industry, but that’s exactly the case for McLean & Williams, Inc. “We’ve been building this company on word of mouth since 1949,” says co-owner Sherry Salinas. “We do every job so the customer doesn’t have to think about who to call the next time they need someone to work on their well.”
McLean & Williams provides water well and pump services for residential, commercial, and agricultural clients throughout Napa County. The family-owned and operated company has the in-house capabilities to handle everything from water well drilling to pump installation and service.
Unlike less experienced water well companies that rely on other contractors to perform the actual drilling or maintenance, McLean & Williams has the training to handle every project from start to finish. “We do the drilling, maintenance and everything in between,” affirms Ms. Salinas. “Our clients know we’ll be with them every step of the way, and they really appreciate having that type of support.”
Another distinguishing feature of McLean & Williams is its ability to fabricate parts that are needed for certain jobs. “Whether it’s in our shop or in the field, we’re capable of making parts that fit any type of water well or pump equipment,” says co-owner Gonzalo Salinas. “In fact, we have a reputation in the Napa Valley for being able to handle situations that other companies won’t even try to tackle. Our wide range of equipment and vast amounts of industry experience allow us to complete any task that’s requested of us.”
