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Northern Drilling Inc

Cheboygan, MI · Cheboygan CountyWell drilling

Call (231) 627-9282
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License status
Active
checked February 10, 2026
License number
16-2198, 16-2684, 16-2690
Michigan record
Services
1
Well Drilling
Counties served
1
on the state record

About Northern Drilling Inc

Northern Drilling Inc is a well drilling contractor based in Cheboygan, MI (Cheboygan County). The Michigan licensing program lists license 16-2198, 16-2684, 16-2690 as active, and we last checked the record on February 10, 2026.

The state record covers well drilling. It lists 1 county where the business works, including Cheboygan County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
16-2198, 16-2684, 16-2690
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Last verified
February 10, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Michigan lookup.

What the state record says

Michigan registered contractor(s): Donald E Balbaugh (registration 16-2198, Water Well Drilling Contractor); Timothy Rickle (registration 16-2684, Water Well Drilling Contractor); John Socolovitch (registration 16-2690, Water Well Drilling Contractor). Registration period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 per the EGLE Wellogic directory dated February 10, 2026. Map position is the county center until the street address is geocoded.

Services

What the Michigan record says Northern Drilling Inc is licensed or registered to do.

Well Drilling

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

Service area

Based in Cheboygan County, Michigan. The state record lists 1 county.

Business addressCounties on the state record

  • Cheboygan County

Well water in Cheboygan County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

75%of households in Cheboygan County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Michigan, but some local areas require one
Open the Cheboygan County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Northern Drilling Inc; ask for a written estimate.

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

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 16-2198, 16-2684, 16-2690 on the Michigan state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Michigan 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 Northern Drilling Inc

Is Northern Drilling Inc licensed?

Yes. The Michigan record shows license 16-2198, 16-2684, 16-2690 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on February 10, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Northern Drilling Inc offer?

The state record lists well drilling. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.

What areas does Northern Drilling Inc serve?

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

How do I contact Northern Drilling Inc?

Call (231) 627-9282 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 8750 Church Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721.

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