Dohm Well Drilling

Business Details

50+ Years

experience

Expert Well Drilling Services in Dowagiac, MI

Dohm Well Drilling has been a trusted provider of well drilling and water system solutions in southern Michigan since 1954. Founded by Fay Dohm after his service in the Korean War, our family-owned business has grown through three generations of dedicated expertise. We specialize in residential, commercial, and irrigation well drilling, utilizing advanced technologies like directional boring and seismo-electric aquifer detection to ensure precise, efficient results. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with a commitment to quality, offering comprehensive services including pump sales, water conditioning systems, and equipment maintenance.

We stand behind our work with a 5-year warranty covering both parts and labora rare industry guarantee that underscores our confidence in every installation. With deep roots in the Dowagiac community and a reputation built on reliability, we continue to serve customers across Cass County and surrounding regions, maintaining the same personal approach that has defined our business for generations.

Services

Well Drilling Directional Boring Water Conditioning Equipment Sales Aquifer Locating

Details

Year established: 1954

Highlights and features

We offer a 5-year warranty covering both parts and labor.
Third-generation family business with 70 years of local expertise.
Utilize seismo-electric technology for accurate aquifer detection.
Provide directional boring to minimize property disruption.
Maintain a retail location for equipment sales and expert advice.

Website

Update Listing

Services

Well Drilling

We specialize in residential and commercial well drilling using high-quality pumps and buried conduit wiring for durability. Our team matches tanks to pumps and estimates optimal depths using regional water data. With decades of experience, we ensure reliable access to clean water for homes, farms, and businesses across southern Michigan.

Directional Boring

Our directional boring technique creates underground pathways without disturbing landscapes or structures. This method efficiently installs geothermal loops that leverage groundwater temperatures for home cooling systems. We collaborate with heating contractors to complete installations, minimizing surface disruption while maximizing energy efficiency for property owners.

Water Conditioning

We service and install Peerless water systems tailored to individual needs. After analyzing water samples, we design customized filtration solutions to address specific contaminants or hardness issues. Our systems improve water quality for drinking, cleaning, and appliance longevity, ensuring safe, pleasant-tasting water for residential and commercial properties.

Equipment Sales

Our retail location offers new and slightly used water tanks, pumps, and related equipment at competitive prices. Customers receive free expert advice in-store or over the phone. We also provide well history information for homebuyers, leveraging our 70-year installation database to verify existing well details and maintenance records.

Aquifer Locating

Using seismo-electric technology, we detect groundwater presence, depth, and yield with scientific precision. This advanced method identifies aquifers by measuring electromagnetic fields generated during seismic wave propagation through porous rock formations. Our accurate assessments reduce drilling risks and costs while ensuring sustainable water source development for clients.

People

Harold Schaus III

Licensed Well Driller

Harold Schaus III holds a Michigan Well Drillers license and manages weekend operations. With childhood experience using homemade tools, he brings hands-on expertise to pump installations and well maintenance while balancing ownership of Ramona Roller Rink in Sister Lakes.

Joseph Schaus

Business Manager

Joseph Schaus oversees daily operations and directional boring projects. As the technically inclined brother, he modernized drilling methods with rotary systems and maintains dual Michigan and Indiana well drilling licenses to expand service capabilities across state lines.

Edward Kelly Schaus

Service Technician

Edward 'Kelly' Schaus handles well hookups and service calls with a friendly demeanor. Known for his enthusiasm toward metalworking, he combines technical skills with customer service excellence while pursuing vintage Model T car restoration projects using scrap metal proceeds.

Regina Hess

Office Manager

Regina Hess manages administrative operations and occasionally assists field crews. As the eldest sibling, she coordinates team logistics while humorously claiming her role as 'babysitter' for her brothers, balancing business management with Scottish Terrier showing competitions on weekends.

Questions

What well drilling services do you offer?

We provide residential, commercial, and irrigation well drilling with advanced techniques like directional boring and seismo-electric aquifer detection for precise results.

Do you offer warranties on installations?

Yes, all new well systems include a 5-year warranty covering both parts and labor—the only local guarantee that includes installation workmanship.

Can you help with existing well information?

We maintain records for wells installed since 1954 and can provide historical data to assist homebuyers or property owners with existing systems.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Niles, Edwardsburg, St. Joseph, and surrounding communities across southern Michigan's Cass, Berrien, and Van Buren counties.

How do you determine well depth?

We analyze water data from regional pumps to estimate optimal depths, ensuring efficient water access while minimizing drilling costs for our customers.

Reviews (4)

Write a Review

Diane Larson

Jul 29, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST, They are amazingly responsive to customer needs. Their prices are competitive and they do great work
Service:Pump installation

Ron McNeil

Jun 17, 2021 Report

Nothing but run around and false promises ill pay someone who actually calls me back much higher prices rather than use them

Matthew Stuch

Apr 20, 2021 Report

They were very responsive in coming out, that's why they aren't getting a 1 star review. I had no water so I called and they came out within a few hours. They told me I needed a new tank, pump and some pipe replaced. I called an independent plumber for a 2nd opinion and they replaced my pressure switch and part of the suction line and that fixed my issue. I did not need the $2000 repair that they tried to push on me. The pump and tank were under 10 years old and operating just fine. Watch out for these folks.

Jackie Peden

Mar 04, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Great customer service, knew exactly what they were doing and did it in a timely manner. Would highly recommend to anyone in need of a new well!