2000 not only marked the turn of the century for Len Martin but also marked a turning point for him as he began Martin Well Drilling. After years of farming, an opportunity came to him that he could not turn down. As with many 1980’s farmers the decision to leave farming was a difficult one, but the beginnings of Martin Well Drilling provided Len a second chance to offer his sons a business he could pass down. Initially after leaving the farming industry Len found himself working for another well drilling company and found that he thoroughly enjoyed the work-he was 56 yrs old when he decided to startup Martin Well Drilling. From the onset Len recognized the challenges of building a successful business, such as acquiring current equipment, and time commitments, all while supplying excellent service and customer satisfaction. In fact those challenges have developed into ongoing goals for the company-to continue to upgrade equipment and services so that they can offer the best to their customers. It wasn’t long after that Jeff joined the business and Mike followed suit shortly thereafter. Mike describes his father as the founder, a dreamer and a hard worker who is dedicated to success and thrilled to be able to work alongside his father as is Jeff. Both sons are dedicated family men just like their dad.
Martin Well Drilling offers much more than its’ name suggests. While drilling is a significant portion, Martin Well Drilling also offers well extensions, well cleaning, pump service, pressure systems, U.V systems, iron filters and water softeners. They also specialize in well repair, well rejuvenation and well sealing. Since each project is unique (no one well is the same) thus Martin Well Drilling continually strives to offer as many solutions a possible to their customers “water” challenges. Martin Welling Drilling is unique in the fact that they can offer complete water solutions. They can drill the well, install the pump and treat the water-a one stop shop and are MOE certified.
Mike specializes in installing water treatment and pressure systems (drilling part time), while Len and Jeff focus on drilling and well treatment. Len’s wife Mildred takes care of the books. Martin Well Drilling uses quality materials and top notch workmanship. They guarantee all their work and are diligent about following up with their customers once the job is complete to ensure complete customer satisfaction even going so far as ensuring they leave a tidy and clean job site. The goal is to keep expanding their business while maintaining a personalized approach noting that no job is too small.
The Martins are also very community minded, staying active in local minor hockey and soccer and volunteering at Alma Bible Church in Alma. They also ensure they support the Drayton Kinsmen at the annual Farm Show in Drayton.
Martin Well Drilling is located at 45 Queen St, Alma. Len, Jeff and Mike are available Monday to Friday 8am-6pm but also offer round the clock emergency service. You can call Len at 519-846-9162; Jeff at 519-338-5548 or Mike at 519-638-8928. Email:
Jeff@martinwelldrilling.com, Mike@martinwelldrilling.com Len@martinwelldrilling.com or visit them on the web at www.martinwelldrilling.com. Water…. A source of life.
