Verified license

Setzer Water Company

NC · Catawba CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (803) 312-8387
License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
2185
North Carolina record
Services
8
Downhole Camera and more
Counties served
1
on the state record

About Setzer Water Company

Setzer Water Company is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in NC (Catawba County). The North Carolina licensing program lists license 2185 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers downhole camera, geothermal, irrigation wells, pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 1 county where the business works, including Catawba County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
2185
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Level / class
NC Level A
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: Stanley Setzer (cert #2185, Level A, certified 7/6/1999). Endorsements: Well Construction, Environmental, Geothermal, Irrigation Well, Refracturing, Well Abandonment or Repair, Pump Install/Repair, Down Hole Camera. Map position is the county center until an address is verified.

Services

What the North Carolina record says Setzer Water Company is licensed or registered to do.

Downhole Camera

Running a video camera down the casing to find cracks, sediment or a lost pump.

Geothermal

Drilling closed-loop boreholes for ground-source heat pumps.

Irrigation Wells

Drilling and equipping wells for lawn, garden or farm irrigation.

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.

Well Abandonment

Sealing an unused well to state standards so it cannot carry surface water down into the aquifer.

Well Drilling

Drilling a new private well, setting the casing and grouting it the way state rules require.

Well Repair

Fixing casings, caps, pitless adapters and other parts of an existing well.

Service area

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

Approximate location (Catawba County)Counties on the state record

  • Catawba County

Well water in Catawba County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

29%of households in Catawba 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 Catawba County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Setzer Water Company; ask for a written estimate.

Well inspection$250 to $550$350 to $900 with water testing
Submersible pump replacement$1,000 to $2,500installed; deep wells cost more
Pressure tank replacement$800 to $1,500installed
New well, complete$6,000 to $16,000typical 200 ft well with pump; drilling alone about $20 to $30 per foot; deeper wells cost more
Shock chlorination$80 to $200by a contractor; under $30 to do yourself

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

Certified labs nearby

Test your water before and after any work on the well.

Water Tech Laboratories, Inc.Granite Falls, NC · 13.2 miStatesville Analytical, Holdings, LLCStatesville, NC · 20.9 miPace Analytical Services- Huntersville NCHuntersville, NC · 29.5 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 2185 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 Setzer Water Company

Is Setzer Water Company licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina record shows license 2185 (well drilling and pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Setzer Water Company offer?

The state record lists downhole camera, geothermal, irrigation wells, pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.

What areas does Setzer Water Company serve?

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

How do I contact Setzer Water Company?

Call (803) 312-8387. The address on the state record is NC.

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  • Pump Installation
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  • Well Abandonment
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