EXHIBIT 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
BJ Services Company on Form S-8 of our report dated November 16, 2000, appearing
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of BJ Services Company for the year ended
September 30, 2000.


/s/  DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Houston, Texas
November 13, 2001