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Owens Drilling & Services

Lindale, TX · Smith CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (903) 858-2436
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
54608
Texas record
Services
6
Geothermal and more
Counties served
6
on the state record

About Owens Drilling & Services

Owens Drilling & Services is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Lindale, TX (Smith County). The Texas licensing program lists license 54608 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers geothermal, pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 6 counties where the business works, including Smith County, Wood County and Cherokee County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
54608
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
April 23, 2028
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Texas lookup.

What the state record says

TDLR-licensed drillers and pump installers at this company: B I Owens (license 54608, driller: water wells, monitoring wells, closed-loop geothermal wells; pump installer: single-phase pumps, three-phase pumps, expires 2026-11-13); Billy R Owens (license 59468, driller: water wells; pump installer: single-phase pumps, expires 2028-04-23). Filed 123 well reports with the Texas Water Development Board since 2016 (48 for household wells), most recently in September 2026, mostly in Smith, Wood and Cherokee counties.

Services

What the Texas record says Owens Drilling & Services is licensed or registered to do.

Geothermal

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

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 Smith County, Texas. The state record lists 6 counties.

Approximate location (Smith County)Counties on the state record

  • Smith County
  • Wood County
  • Cherokee County
  • Anderson County
  • Upshur County
  • Van Zandt County

Well water in Smith County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

3%of households in Smith 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 Smith County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Owens Drilling & Services; 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.

Northeast Texas Public Health District LaboratoryTyler, TX · 2.2 miAnalytical Environmental Laboratory, LLCTyler, TX · 4.7 miSPL, Inc – KilgoreKilgore, TX · 26.2 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 54608 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 Owens Drilling & Services

Is Owens Drilling & Services licensed?

Yes. The Texas record shows license 54608 (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 Owens Drilling & Services offer?

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

What areas does Owens Drilling & Services serve?

The business is based in Smith County (Lindale, TX). The state record lists 6 counties, including Smith County, Wood County, Cherokee County, Anderson County and Upshur County.

How do I contact Owens Drilling & Services?

Call (903) 858-2436. The address on the state record is 18696 CR 32, Lindale, TX 75771.

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