Verified license

Ernest Bryant Well Drilling Inc

Ft Walton Beach, FL · Okaloosa CountyWell drilling

Call (850) 585-7659
WebsiteDirections
License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
1239
Florida record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more

About Ernest Bryant Well Drilling Inc

Ernest Bryant Well Drilling Inc is a well drilling contractor based in Ft Walton Beach, FL (Okaloosa County). The Florida licensing program lists license 1239 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers well abandonment, well drilling and well repair.

This profile is built from public state license records checked on September 29, 2026. Well Water Insider does not rate or endorse contractors. Own this business? Claim the profile to add photos, hours and a description.

License record

Verified against state records
License number
1239
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Florida lookup.

What the state record says

Licensed Florida water well contractor (license 1239, issued through the Northwest Florida Water Management District). The license covers the construction, repair and abandonment of water wells under Chapter 62-531, F.A.C.; pump installation is not part of the state license. Licensed contractor: Ernest Bryant.

Services

What the Florida record says Ernest Bryant Well Drilling Inc 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 Okaloosa County, Florida.

Approximate location (Okaloosa County)

Well water in Okaloosa County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

8%of households in Okaloosa County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Florida, but some local areas require one
Open the Okaloosa County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Ernest Bryant Well Drilling Inc; 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 1239 on the Florida state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Florida 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 Ernest Bryant Well Drilling Inc

Is Ernest Bryant Well Drilling Inc licensed?

Yes. The Florida record shows license 1239 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Ernest Bryant Well Drilling Inc 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 Ernest Bryant Well Drilling Inc serve?

The business is based in Okaloosa County (Ft Walton Beach, FL).

How do I contact Ernest Bryant Well Drilling Inc?

Call (850) 585-7659 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 1120-A Hospital Road, Ft Walton Beach, FL 32547.

Other licensed contractors near Ft Walton Beach