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WB Southern Drilling LLC

Shiner, TX · Lavaca CountyWell drilling

Call (361) 594-6624
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
61198
Texas record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more
Counties served
8
on the state record

About WB Southern Drilling LLC

WB Southern Drilling LLC is a well drilling contractor based in Shiner, TX (Lavaca County). The Texas licensing program lists license 61198 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 8 counties where the business works, including Lavaca County, Victoria County and Fayette County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
61198
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Expires
January 23, 2027
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 (drilling endorsements: water wells). License 61198 held by Levi D Ballinger, expires 2027-01-23. Filed 350 well reports with the Texas Water Development Board since 2016 (327 for household wells), most recently in September 2026, mostly in Lavaca, Victoria and Fayette counties.

Services

What the Texas record says WB Southern Drilling LLC is licensed or registered to do.

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

Approximate location (Lavaca County)Counties on the state record

  • Lavaca County
  • Victoria County
  • Fayette County
  • Gonzales County
  • DeWitt County
  • Jackson County
  • Colorado County
  • Goliad County

Well water in Lavaca County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

36%of households in Lavaca 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 Lavaca County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from WB Southern Drilling LLC; 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 61198 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 WB Southern Drilling LLC

Is WB Southern Drilling LLC licensed?

Yes. The Texas record shows license 61198 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does WB Southern Drilling LLC offer?

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

What areas does WB Southern Drilling LLC serve?

The business is based in Lavaca County (Shiner, TX). The state record lists 8 counties, including Lavaca County, Victoria County, Fayette County, Gonzales County and DeWitt County.

How do I contact WB Southern Drilling LLC?

Call (361) 594-6624 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 256 FM 1891, Shiner, TX 77984.

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