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Barney & Sons Well Drilling, Inc.

6790 St Hwy 23, Oneonta NY 13820
Driller Score
6.8/10
Reviews
42
County
Otsego
USDA Grants
Accepted ✅

AI Review Analysis

Driller Score: 6.8/10

Disclaimer: This scorecard and summary is generated automatically by AI, based on an abstraction of publicly available Google Reviews. It is a proprietary ranking metric unique to our directory designed to help homeowners compare contractors on quality rather than just raw volume.

Customer Service 7/10
Speed 7/10
Cost 7/10
Work Quality 6/10

Executive Summary

Barney & Sons Well Drilling generally receives positive feedback for its professional and responsive customer service, fair pricing, and efficient, high-quality work. However, a critical negative review details a severe failure where a new well repeatedly ran out of water, compounded by a lack of resolution from the company, leading to significant customer dissatisfaction and additional costs. This stark contrast in experiences suggests inconsistency in service delivery or problem resolution.

Pros
  • Professional, responsive, and thorough customer service (e.g., Christina, Jason, Terry).
  • Fair and transparent pricing.
  • Efficient service, with crews often arriving early or completing jobs quickly.
  • High quality of work reported by multiple satisfied customers for well drilling and maintenance.
  • Staff willing to go above and beyond (e.g., walking to well, replacing rocks).
Observations
  • Uses amazing equipment.
  • Successfully installed a system that lasted 4 years before requiring maintenance.
Cons
  • Critical failure of a newly installed well to consistently provide water, running out twice.
  • Complete lack of resolution from the owner despite multiple attempts to contact regarding the water issue.
  • Significant financial burden and aggravation due to initial poor work requiring further spending.

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EPA Contamination Alerts in Area

UNADILLA VILLAGE
Total health violations (last 5 years): 2
  • 12/01/2023: Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule)
  • 12/01/2023: Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule)
MILFORD VILLAGE
Total health violations (last 5 years): 3
  • 07/01/2025: Nitrate (Nitrate Rule)
  • 07/01/2025: Nitrate (Nitrate Rule)
  • 07/01/2025: Nitrate (Nitrate Rule)
WELLS BRIDGE WATER ASSOC.
Total health violations (last 5 years): 2
  • 11/01/2023: Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule)
  • 11/01/2023: Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule)
DAIRY LOUNGE
Total health violations (last 5 years): 1
  • 03/01/2025: Revised Total Coliform Rule (Revised Total Coliform Rule)
SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER
Total health violations (last 5 years): 3
  • 04/01/2024: Nitrate (Nitrate Rule)
  • 04/01/2024: Nitrate (Nitrate Rule)
  • 04/01/2024: Nitrate (Nitrate Rule)

* Disclaimer: These EPA health violations occurred in public/municipal water systems in this county, which may indicate regional groundwater issues. Learn more about EPA Contamination Rules & Health Effects.

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(607) 432-8009
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