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James Cress Jr Water Pump Co.

NC · Randolph CountyPump installation

License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
4742, 2947
North Carolina record
Services
2
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
1
on the state record

About James Cress Jr Water Pump Co.

James Cress Jr Water Pump Co. is a pump installation contractor based in NC (Randolph County). The North Carolina licensing program lists license 4742, 2947 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation and pump repair. It lists 1 county where the business works, including Randolph County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
4742, 2947
License type
Pump installation
Level / class
NC Level A/C
Status
Active
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official North Carolina lookup.

What the state record says

NC certified individuals: Larry Cress (cert #4742, Level C, certified 4/17/2025); James Cress, Jr. (cert #2947, Level A, certified 7/9/2018). Endorsements: Pump Install/Repair. Map position is the county center until an address is verified.

Services

What the North Carolina record says James Cress Jr Water Pump Co. is licensed or registered to do.

Pump Installation

Setting a new submersible or jet pump with the pressure tank, switch and controls.

Pump Repair

Tracking down low pressure, short cycling or no water, then repairing or replacing parts of the pump system.

Service area

Based in Randolph County, North Carolina. The state record lists 1 county.

Approximate location (Randolph County)Counties on the state record

  • Randolph County

Well water in Randolph County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

42%of households in Randolph County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in North Carolina
Open the Randolph County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from James Cress Jr Water Pump Co.; ask for a written estimate.

Submersible pump replacement$1,000 to $2,500installed; deep wells cost more
Pressure tank replacement$800 to $1,500installed

National 2026 ranges. Sources, checked September 2026: HomeGuide cost guides, Angi.

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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 4742, 2947 on the North Carolina state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the North Carolina lookup.

  2. 2

    Get a written estimate

    Ask for the scope, parts, depth or pump size, permit fees and warranty in writing. Compare two or three quotes for big jobs.

  3. 3

    Ask about permits and the well log

    New wells and many repairs are reported to the state. Ask who files the paperwork and for a copy of the well log.

  4. 4

    Test the water after the work

    Any work on a well can disturb bacteria. Test for coliform bacteria once the job is done.

Questions about James Cress Jr Water Pump Co.

Is James Cress Jr Water Pump Co. licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina record shows license 4742, 2947 (pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does James Cress Jr Water Pump Co. offer?

The state record lists pump installation and pump repair. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.

What areas does James Cress Jr Water Pump Co. serve?

The business is based in Randolph County (NC). The state record lists 1 county, including Randolph County.

How do I contact James Cress Jr Water Pump Co.?

Call (336) 495-7718. The address on the state record is NC.

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