Business Details
47 Years
experience
Private Water Supply Experts in Ripon
Dales Water Services Ltd has been a trusted provider of private water supply solutions since 1979. Our expertise spans borehole drilling, water treatment, and maintenance, serving clients from single households to multinational corporations across the UK. With a team of hydrogeologists, engineers, and maintenance specialists, we utilise cutting-edge technology to deliver cost-effective, sustainable water solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 35+ years of industry experience and partnerships with leading organisations like the National Ground Water Association. We prioritise health and safety, holding Safecontractor accreditation, and ensure all staff meet rigorous National Water Hygiene standards. Our reputation for thoroughness and professionalism has been built through decades of successful projects, including agricultural, industrial, and historical site developments. We combine technical expertise with a client-focused approach, offering bespoke engineering solutions and ongoing support for private water supply systems. Our services extend to geophysical logging, directional drilling, and leak detection, ensuring comprehensive coverage of water supply challenges. With headquarters in North Yorkshire, we maintain a nationwide reach while preserving the personal touch that has defined our service since inception.
Services
Borehole Drilling
Water Treatment
Ground Source Heating
Pumping Installation
Borehole Prognosis
Abstraction Licensing
Water Well Maintenance
Directional Drilling
Leak Detection
CCTV Surveys
Served areas
- North of England, Scotland
Details
- Year established: 1979
- Employees: 15
Highlights and features
- Fully qualified engineers
- Able to help you get an abstraction license
- Worked with a wide range of customers
Associations and certifications
- National Ground Water Association
- The Well Drillers Association
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and supportive
High standards of workmanship
Environmentally friendly solutions
Industry authority recognition
Services
Borehole Drilling
Our modern rigs drill beyond 400m depths to secure reliable water sources. Using advanced technology, we ensure efficient installation of private water supplies for agricultural, industrial, and domestic properties. This service provides sustainable, cost-effective alternatives to mains water infrastructure.
Water Treatment
We implement tailored treatment systems to ensure water quality meets required standards. Our solutions address contamination issues and maintain safe drinking water supplies through proven filtration and purification methods for private water systems.
Ground Source Heating
Harnessing subterranean thermal energy, we install heating systems that provide sustainable temperature control. This technology reduces energy costs while maintaining environmental compliance for residential and commercial properties through efficient heat exchange mechanisms.
Pumping Installation
Our pumping solutions deliver precise water pressure and flow rates for diverse applications. From domestic dwellings to industrial complexes, we install systems that ensure reliable water distribution while maintaining operational efficiency and energy conservation.
Water Well Maintenance
We provide comprehensive maintenance programs to sustain water supply efficiency. Regular servicing prevents system failures through proactive inspections, cleaning, and component replacement, ensuring long-term reliability of private water infrastructure.
Questions
What private water supply services do you offer?
We provide borehole drilling, water treatment systems, ground source heating, pumping installations, and comprehensive maintenance contracts for private water supplies across the UK.
How can you help reduce water supply costs?
Our borehole solutions typically deliver water at 60-70% less cost than mains supply through sustainable extraction and efficient system design tailored to your specific requirements.
Are your engineers qualified?
All staff hold National Water Hygiene certifications with specialist training in borehole engineering. Our team includes certified hydrogeologists and drilling professionals with decades of collective experience.
Do you handle environmental compliance?
Yes, we manage abstraction licensing applications and ensure all projects meet Environment Agency regulations while maintaining sustainable water extraction practices.
What geographical areas do you cover?
While based in North Yorkshire, we operate nationwide across the UK, serving clients from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands with consistent service standards.
Can you assist with emergency repairs?
We prioritise scheduled maintenance to prevent failures, but our team responds promptly to urgent issues affecting critical water supply systems during normal working hours.



