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Richter Well Drilling, Inc.

Flatonia, TX · Fayette CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (361) 865-3518
Website
License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
54606
Texas record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
5
on the state record

About Richter Well Drilling, Inc.

Richter Well Drilling, Inc. is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Flatonia, TX (Fayette County). The Texas licensing program lists license 54606 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 5 counties where the business works, including Fayette County, Bastrop County and Lee County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
54606
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
March 23, 2028
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Texas lookup.

What the state record says

Licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a water well driller and pump installer (drilling endorsements: water wells; pump endorsements: windmills, hand pumps and pump jacks, single-phase pumps, three-phase pumps, line-shaft turbine pumps). License 54606 held by Bryan K Richter, expires 2028-03-23. Filed 317 well reports with the Texas Water Development Board since 2016 (201 for household wells), most recently in September 2026, mostly in Fayette, Bastrop and Lee counties.

Services

What the Texas record says Richter Well Drilling, Inc. 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.

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 Fayette County, Texas. The state record lists 5 counties.

Approximate location (Fayette County)Counties on the state record

  • Fayette County
  • Bastrop County
  • Lee County
  • Gonzales County
  • Lavaca County

Well water in Fayette County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

6%of households in Fayette 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 Fayette County well guide

Typical costs for these services

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

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.

Lower Colorado River Authority – Environmental Laboratory ServicesAustin, TX · 54.7 miTexas Department of State Health Services Laboratory – AustinAustin, TX · 59.5 miIntegrity Testing, Inc.Austin, TX · 62.6 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 54606 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 Richter Well Drilling, Inc.

Is Richter Well Drilling, Inc. licensed?

Yes. The Texas record shows license 54606 (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 Richter Well Drilling, Inc. offer?

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

What areas does Richter Well Drilling, Inc. serve?

The business is based in Fayette County (Flatonia, TX). The state record lists 5 counties, including Fayette County, Bastrop County, Lee County, Gonzales County and Lavaca County.

How do I contact Richter Well Drilling, Inc.?

Call (361) 865-3518 and visit their website. The address on the state record is P.O. Box 188, Flatonia, TX 78941.

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