Shasta Drilling Helps Family and Farmer in Bella Vista
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National Driller Magazine – “A Well Experience”
Porky’s Hole Thoughts: A Well Experience
by Howard “Porky” Cutter, MGWC
March 1, 2010
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“Ms. Mollie McManigal from Ridgecrest, Calif., called me, and asked me to recommend a good well driller in her area. Being from Virginia Beach, Va., I didn’t know a driller who I could recommend near her location. However, I did recommend that she look on the Internet for some drillers in her area, call them, and then ask some questions about wells. By their answers, she then could determine the best choice. She followed my instructions; Ms. McManigal was impressed with Shasta Drilling Inc. (http://shastadrilling.com), Redding, Calif., and its sales presentation over the telephone.
At my request, the following was written by Ms. McManigal, and sent to me to be published in National Driller. I think we should share stories about quality drillers. I hope that one day I will get to meet the McManigals, and visit Shasta Drilling Inc.
Her Story
Mike Colbert of Shasta Drilling Inc. is the all-in-one conqueror of the well drilling experience – the one who leads you to victory, not to a box of Kleenex.
I first spoke to Mike when my husband and I were looking for property to purchase around the Redding, Calif., area for retirement. We knew we eventually were going to need a well driller, and figured it was going to take time to find someone we could fully trust – someone who is capable of overcoming the obstacles that are frequently encountered in the well-drilling business. (I had a complete list from off the Internet, and I did telephone everyone I could get in touch with.)
Mike offered invaluable information as to where to purchase property. Some areas had little chance of water. Other areas had good water, but knowing how deep to drill was important because the water could be lost to empty volcanic caverns below. In some places, drilling too deep would ruin a well with salt water. His extensive familiarity with the area was freely shared with us.
Yes, he had the experience, but it was his business practices that sold us. He has a strict requirement that someone is present at the time of the drilling. If you don’t show, he goes home. It was easy to understand why he is never nervous with an audience.
Mike works together with his son, Gavin, and they run an impressive operation with exacting methods – no shortcuts or sloppiness allowed.
Not only do they keep you well informed of their every step with constant and open communication, but you get a real education at the same time: This is the drive shoe. This is the steel casing, and it needs to make a solid connection into the bedrock.
We watched as they pounded a full 60 feet down into the earth. Mike does a great job when he welds the pieces together, too. (My dad was a welder, and good beading on the joints was what he always stressed.) Each drill stem is 20-feet long, and they want you to keep track of how deep they drill.
They drilled, and at 180 feet down, we hit water. Mike had done the water witching himself, and he delivered. It was a great day.”
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Duke Pettigrew
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Mike: I truly appreciate the work you did for Suzie and I on our lot up by Lake McCumber. You and your son did excellent work and while the site had its challenges, you did not give up. You persevered and brought us in a good well. I was very impressed with your professionalism and how well you and your son worked together. I know I mentioned it when I saw you, but I want to reiterate that I was truly impressed with your son. Over the years I have worked with lots of young folks. From what I saw, Gavin is a very hard and competent worker and is right up there with the best of the best. I am sure this is the product of good parenting and a good upbringing. Please pass my admiration on to him. I am very impressed with you, your son, and your company. Your work ethic is outstanding! You have my name and phone number. Please feel free to use me as a reference. Sincerely, Duke Pettigrew |
Butch & Debra Chapman
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Mike & Gavin,
People come into your life for different reasons. You two were a god send. I am now convinced that angels can be a grumpy guy with a big heart & a sweet young man who stays calm when things get ugly. You are an amazing team and we are forever touched by your kindness and support. We have adopted you which means you are stuck with us forever. Again thank you. May the new year hold all you deserve. Love, Butch & Debra Chapman |
Lockwood Family
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Dear Colbert Family,
Words cannot express how thankful we are for your kindness to us – we have been overwhelmed by your generosity. What you did has been a blessing to so many as we have shared the story with friends and family. For years, we have been highly recommending your business to everyone we know. We hope these gift cards, in a small way, express how much we appreciate your generous gift; and we pray for God’s continued blessing upon your lives this Christmas and throughout the New Year. Thinking of You, Stephen, Amber, & Boys |
Karen Lawrence
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Dear Mike and MaryAnne,
I want you to know how very much I appreciate ALL you’ve done to help me with the water “project”! I know how frustrating it was at times… Thanks for hanging in there until the final inspection. Please go out to a movie and dinner… I know you need a break! Again… please know how appreciative I am! You’re special people and I’m glad our paths have crossed! Truly, Karen Lawrence |
Les, Sam, and others
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Mike,
It’s not often one encounters someone who cares about their work and the job they do for others, like you do. The way you care about your customers is very refreshing in this day and age, where everyone is out for themselves. I want you to know that we appreciate the way you were straightforward and to the point, so that we understood your job and where we stood. Thank you again for the fine job you did. Thank you, A note to say thanks for being so thoughtful. Thank you and your company for a wonderful water well. Blessings— Mike, I just wanted to thank you for doing such a wonderful job on my well, and for trusting me enough to pay you after the work was done. I really appreciate your patience. I’m sure you appreciate all that your wife does while you’re working as well, so both of you enjoy dinner on me. I hope you have a wonderful evening. Thank you again Mike, Mike, It was a pleasure doing business with you! Hope you had a great fishing trip with your son. Thanks again! John & Terri Hi, Michael - Just a short note to tell you what a pleasure it was doing business with you and Shasta Drilling. Your professional skill and careful explanations during the process of drilling my well made me comfortable with a project which I knew nothing about and was a little uneasy to get into. It impressed me that, although you ran into a few difficulties and obstacles with the job, you just brushed them aside and found alternatives without getting discouraged. I was especially pleased with the follow-up calls you made to check up on how the development of the well was proceeding, showing that you aren’t just a “shoot the hole and forget it” operation. If a future client asks for a recommendation, please feel free to have him call me anytime. Dear Mike & Maryana; Thanks to your knowledge, experience & abilities, we now have a very productive well that passed our highest expectations! We’re also thankful that you were able to work us in between your busy schedule & by having the equipment to do the job properly. In appreciation & thanks once again for a wonderful job — well done!! Donna, Carol & Norman |
Jeff, Barb, Lowry, & Sue
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Mike —
Lowry, Sue, Barb and I would like to say thanks for a job well done! We really appreciated the time you took to explain the drilling process to us. More importantly … we are extremely happy with the outcome!! Thanks for your professionalism and again THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE! Jeff & Barb, Lowry & Sue |
Thank You for Reaching Out
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Forgive me but this card is long overdue. This past summer, I saw a story on the local news about what you had done and made possible for an older gentleman. It brought tears and made me realized how important the simple things are and how much we (I) take them for granted. Thank you for reaching out and being an angel. Please accept this gas card towards expenses incurred!
Thanks! God Bless and I know he will! |
Pierre
Michael & Gavin,
Just a note to say thanks so much for everything you guys did. The water is great and you guys made my life so much easier and better. I am so thankful for Shasta Drilling. You guys are the best so thanks again and be talking to you soon.
Thanks so much
“Pierre”