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Bootlegg Water Well Service

Yoakum, TX · Lavaca CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (361) 741-8236
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
61469
Texas record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
7
on the state record

About Bootlegg Water Well Service

Bootlegg Water Well Service is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Yoakum, TX (Lavaca County). The Texas licensing program lists license 61469 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 7 counties where the business works, including DeWitt County, Victoria County and Goliad County.

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License record

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License number
61469
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
January 5, 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 and pump installer (drilling endorsements: water wells; pump endorsements: single-phase pumps). License 61469 held by Michael James Jacob, expires 2027-01-05. Filed 43 well reports with the Texas Water Development Board since 2016 (30 for household wells), most recently in September 2026, mostly in DeWitt, Victoria and Goliad counties.

Services

What the Texas record says Bootlegg Water Well Service 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 Lavaca County, Texas. The state record lists 7 counties.

Approximate location (Lavaca County)Counties on the state record

  • DeWitt County
  • Victoria County
  • Goliad County
  • Lavaca County
  • San Patricio County
  • Fayette County
  • Karnes 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 Bootlegg Water Well Service; 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.

Victoria County Public Health Department Water LaboratoryVictoria, TX · 40.8 miPace Analytical National Center for Testing and Innovation – VictoriaVictoria, TX · 40.8 miGuadalupe-Blanco River Authority Regional LaboratorySeguin, TX · 64.5 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 61469 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 Bootlegg Water Well Service

Is Bootlegg Water Well Service licensed?

Yes. The Texas record shows license 61469 (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 Bootlegg Water Well Service 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 Bootlegg Water Well Service serve?

The business is based in Lavaca County (Yoakum, TX). The state record lists 7 counties, including DeWitt County, Victoria County, Goliad County, Lavaca County and San Patricio County.

How do I contact Bootlegg Water Well Service?

Call (361) 741-8236 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 1978 HERDER RD, Yoakum, TX 77995.

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