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David Cowen

Salado, TX · Bell CountyWell drilling

Call (254) 718-3852
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
52485
Texas record
Services
4
Geothermal and more
Counties served
8
on the state record

About David Cowen

David Cowen is a well drilling contractor based in Salado, TX (Bell County). The Texas licensing program lists license 52485 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers geothermal, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 8 counties where the business works, including Bell County, Coryell County and Burnet County.

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License record

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License number
52485
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Expires
August 29, 2028
Last verified
September 29, 2026

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What the state record says

Licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a water well driller (drilling endorsements: water wells, monitoring wells, closed-loop geothermal wells, injection wells, dewatering wells). License 52485, expires 2028-08-29. Filed 264 well reports with the Texas Water Development Board since 2016 (242 for household wells), most recently in July 2026, mostly in Bell, Coryell and Burnet counties.

Services

What the Texas record says David Cowen is licensed or registered to do.

Geothermal

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

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 Bell County, Texas. The state record lists 8 counties.

Approximate location (Bell County)Counties on the state record

  • Bell County
  • Coryell County
  • Burnet County
  • Lampasas County
  • Williamson County
  • Milam County
  • Hardeman County
  • Hamilton County

Well water in Bell County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

0%of households in Bell County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Texas
Open the Bell County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from David Cowen; 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
Shock chlorination$80 to $200by a contractor; under $30 to do yourself

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

Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 52485 on the Texas state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Texas 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 David Cowen

Is David Cowen licensed?

Yes. The Texas record shows license 52485 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does David Cowen offer?

The state record lists geothermal, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.

What areas does David Cowen serve?

The business is based in Bell County (Salado, TX). The state record lists 8 counties, including Bell County, Coryell County, Burnet County, Lampasas County and Williamson County.

How do I contact David Cowen?

Call (254) 718-3852. The address on the state record is 7783 FM 2484, Salado, TX 76571.

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