How to build a wooden well house yourself: a selection of the best ideas and an example of construction

Owners of country houses and seasonal dachas, deprived of a centralized water supply, are forced to resolve the issue of drinking and technical water on their own. It is not surprising that many people prefer to dig a well. But few people will be pleased with a head made of concrete rings or simple bricks - such a structure on a site requires proper design and decoration, don’t you agree?

Therefore, the logical conclusion of such construction is the installation of a house for a well. Which, if desired, you can make yourself. For this you will need the simplest set of tools and materials. Thus, wooden houses are very popular. But to make them you will also need power tools - it is much easier to cut a log with a chainsaw than with a hacksaw.

If you don’t have a chainsaw yet and you definitely want to decorate the well head with wood, then, along with buying logs, boards and timber, you need to immediately buy a saw. The popular rating of chainsaws, which contains the best offers that have been tested by experts and received positive user reviews, will help you not to make a mistake in choosing the best tool.

But if you have the necessary tools and materials, you can safely get to work. We will tell you in detail in our material where to start and what should be taken into account. Let's talk about the intricacies of building a house, give examples of interesting and original designs, and give recommendations on choosing the most suitable option.

The content of the article:

Types and functions of a well house
- Types of well houses
- Best design ideas
The main stages of building a house
Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Types and functions of a well house

Having built concrete ring well or brick, it will not be superfluous to protect it from precipitation, dust, leaves, insects and small animals that can get into the water. The most popular protective devices among users are the house and the lid.

Home craftsmen approach their construction creatively - they choose the original shape of the structure and use various decorative elements. Therefore, the house, in addition to protective function, also performs aesthetic – helps to create a holistic composition on the site.

The result of the labors of home craftsmen sometimes amazes the imagination - wooden sculptures, carvings, fancy patterns, a successful combination of colors and textures

Types of well houses

Houses are divided into the following groups according to their appearance:

rooftop or open house;
a full-fledged house with a door or a closed type;
gazebo house is an original open-type design.

Which option to choose depends only on the wishes of the owner and his financial capabilities. Moreover, you can build a house on your own or, if you don’t want to bother, buy a ready-made one in a store. But be prepared for the fact that inexpensive options look, to put it mildly, sad. And nice solutions will not be cheap.

And if you want something original, stylish and fits into the general style of the local area, then the solution is to make it to order (quite expensive) or make it yourself.

The original solution is to hide the well inside the gazebo house.Here you can not only get water, but also relax in the shade on a hot summer day

For the convenience and safe operation of the well, the design of the house should include the following elements:

gate with chain or rope;
cover – relevant for a roof house;
roof and cladding.

We examined all these elements, their purpose and the features of the structure in more detail in the gallery.

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To make a gate, take a log, cut it to the required length with a chainsaw - approximately 1.2 m. Then they process it, attach a handle, most often metal, and install it in the prepared structure

To secure the bucket, use a rope or metal chain. The choice of material depends on the style of the future house. The main thing is to securely fasten the rope so that it does not break and, together with the bucket, does not end up at the bottom of the well.

The cover is one of the integral elements that protects the water in the well from foreign objects and debris. If a lid is not needed for houses with a closed structure, then for open ones it is required.

The shape and dimensions of the house depend entirely on the wishes of the owner. If the task is not just to make a protective structure and there is a desire to implement an original idea, then you can not only make a roof, but also line the well itself

Log gate

Rope for attaching a bucket

Well cover

Roof and cladding

There are many options for how you can decorate a house. And choosing one is quite difficult. To make it easier for you to navigate, in the next section of our article we will demonstrate visual examples of open and closed type houses.

Best design ideas

Perhaps the most important point is to decide on the desired design, shape and materials for making the house.The easiest way is to draw up a project or select an option on the Internet that matches the general style of the buildings located on the site.

You can also choose a solution that will become the “highlight” of the local area - an original shape, wood and stone cladding, carved elements, etc.

For inspiration, we suggest looking at a selection of the best house design ideas in the following gallery.

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This option is not difficult to implement, and facing with stones, tiles or bricks will give the structure a finished appearance and a certain touch of “antiqueness.”

An open wooden house looks stylish. And the unusually shaped gate adds originality to the design. You can make such a structure yourself, but you will need skills in working with wood.

A good solution is to make an open-type house of the same color and design as a residential building. But here it is important not to forget about making a protective cover for the well so that precipitation does not get inside

The open structure of the house over the well is casually held in place by tree branches. But this is a false impression, in fact the frame is well assembled, the branches are processed and serve only as decoration

Wooden wheels chosen as decor give the entire structure an unusual look and make it possible to mentally transport yourself back to the distant past.

A spacious and bright house, the roof of which is supported by white columns, which makes the structure light. And the original gate in the form of a ship’s wheel will be a spectacular addition.

Carving always looks great, but requires skill. But such a decision will not leave anyone indifferent, especially if the residential building and well are located on the edge of the forest

An open-type house with an oriental-style roof would be appropriate if the house itself and other buildings in the surrounding area are decorated with stones

Simple roof and protective cover on the well

Wooden house with a square gate

The house is a mini copy of a big house

Decoration in rustic style

The open house is decorated with wheels

Gazebo house with a steering wheel

Log house and carved elements

Oriental style design

The open type of house is more popular. But, as a rule, it is most often a decorative element and requires additional protection - the manufacture of a protective cover. Otherwise, you will often have to practice cleaning the well. Therefore, the closed option wins in this regard. But its disadvantages are the complexity of manufacturing, greater consumption of materials, and, accordingly, higher cost.

As for the appearance, you should not consider the closed type of house too simple and uninteresting. It all depends on the owner’s imagination - sometimes the result is a real work of art.

We have presented interesting ideas for decorating a house for a closed well in the following photo collection.

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This option cannot be called easy to implement - its construction and design will take a lot of time. In addition, you will need a creative approach and a sufficient number of consumables. But the finished result will not leave anyone indifferent

A simple, at first glance, solution (log house) is complemented by spectacular details - an original handle-wheel, carved elements on the roof. Therefore, such a house looks impressive

The structure of the house is completely wooden, from the frame to its cladding. For wear resistance, wooden elements are treated with impregnation

This house is made of wood and covered with tiles on top. This option is quite popular among home craftsmen - no special skills or tools are required to work with the material.

Spectacular and difficult to make house

Log house and some carved elements

Simple wooden house

Stylish double door solution

The main stages of building a house

Having considered the design options, have you decided on the appropriate type of house and want to try your hand at building it?
Using the example of a simple closed house with a door, let's take a look at the main stages of construction and the procedure for doing so.

If you are building a roof house, then it is worth remembering that its dimensions should not be less than the diameter of the well itself

Stage #1 - creating a drawing and selecting materials

You should start by creating a drawing on which you will indicate the dimensions of each structural element. Next, we give as an example a drawing of a gable roof made of beams and boards (lining).

A simple wooden house is made from beams for a well. This design will reliably protect the well from debris, precipitation, flies and other things getting inside.

Main structural elements: 1 - base frame; 2 - pediments; 3 - vertical stand; 4 - roof ridge; 5 - gate; 6 - gable trim; 7–8 - roof slopes

When creating a drawing, you need to calculate what materials and in what quantities will be needed.

For such a small house you will need approximately the following set of materials:

wooden beam – for the manufacture of rafters, ridge, base and their fastening, as well as timber for support;
log – for the manufacture of gates (drums);
boards – for gables and roof slopes, and as a stand for placing a bucket;
metal rods – for making handles and fastening gates;
small consumables — metal bushings, washers, door hinges, handle;
nails or screws;
bucket and rope or chain.

As for the amount of materials, in each specific case the consumption will depend on the size of the product and its shape.

Stage #2 - preparing tools and wood

Having collected the necessary materials and purchased the missing ones, it’s time to prepare the following tools:

chainsaw, jigsaw, circular saw or grinder + wood disc;
drill or hammer drill;
hammer, screwdriver;
level, tape measure, pencil.

Also at this stage, you can prepare the wood - level, trim, treat with antiseptic and antifungal protective agents.

If you do not have experience working with a chainsaw, you do not need to immediately start assembling the house. A good place to start is to practice sawing wood.

If you have never worked with power tools and are planning to cut wood with an angle grinder, in such a situation we recommend that you familiarize yourself with rules for using an angle grinder.

Stage #3 - making the frame

First you need to measure the head of the well and, based on these measurements, create a drawing of the basic structure.

Next, mark the beams and boards into the required sections and cut them. Then assemble the frame of the future house and its base.

After assembling the base and frame, they need to be secured. Why use a hammer drill to make holes in a concrete ring and screw the base well to the head of the well. And the frame is attached to the base with self-tapping screws

Stage #4 - fastening the gate

At this stage, a gate is made by processing the log and driving a metal rod into it on one side and a metal handle on the other.They attach it to the vertical posts with metal plates.

All that remains is to securely attach a rope or chain and a suitable bucket to the collar, which will then be used to collect water

Stage #5 - cladding and decor

Now you need to assemble the doors from the boards and attach them. Then nail the boards/lining to the frame and cover it with a waterproofing layer.

How to do all this is clearly demonstrated in the following photo selection.

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The bars on which the doors will be nailed will have to be attached to the frame with self-tapping screws. Why is it important to determine the size of the door and make the necessary markings with a pencil and ruler?

The boards for door assembly are marked and sawn. Then a door is assembled from them using nails and beams. Fastening to the frame is carried out using metal loops. You also need to screw a handle onto the door.

The slopes and gables of the future roof are covered with boards or clapboard. And a waterproofing layer is applied on top, for example, the now popular flexible tiles - they are easily attached and can withstand natural disasters

The head of the well itself can also be lined with clapboard. Or use decorative brick, artificial stone, tile fragments, etc. The area next to the well can also be decorated - install a bench, plant flowers, place sculptures

Fastening the bars for mounting the door

Door assembly and fastening

Flexible tile cladding

Decorating a well

This completes the assembly of the simple house. Did this process seem complicated to you and you don’t know how to process wood at all? You can try to assemble a house from other materials - stainless steel or galvanized steel.

It is also important to take into account the climate characteristics of your region - if you have frosty winters, then when choosing a material for cladding the head you should immediately take care insulating a well for the winter.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Video on how to build a nice house on a well:

A selection of interesting well design options in this video:

It will also be useful to see your personal experience in making a frame homemade well house.

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Having at hand a minimal set of tools and available materials (leftovers after repairs), you can build a wooden house for a well on your own. The main thing is to decide in advance on the shape and dimensions, draw up a drawing and you can get started. If you want to create something unique, you can decorate the finished house in an original way, using natural or artificial stone, tiles, sculptures, flowers, carved elements, etc.

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