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Paxton & Sons Well Drilling

Wildwood, FL · Sumter CountyWell drilling

Call (352) 793-9461
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
9364
Florida record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more

About Paxton & Sons Well Drilling

Paxton & Sons Well Drilling is a well drilling contractor based in Wildwood, FL (Sumter County). The Florida licensing program lists license 9364 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

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

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License record

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License number
9364
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Last verified
September 29, 2026

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What the state record says

Licensed Florida water well contractor (license 9364, issued through the Southwest 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: Robert Paxton.

Services

What the Florida record says Paxton & Sons Well Drilling 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 Sumter County, Florida.

Approximate location (Sumter County)

Well water in Sumter County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

16%of households in Sumter 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 Sumter County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Paxton & Sons Well Drilling; 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.

Certified labs nearby

Test your water before and after any work on the well.

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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 9364 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 Paxton & Sons Well Drilling

Is Paxton & Sons Well Drilling licensed?

Yes. The Florida record shows license 9364 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Paxton & Sons Well Drilling 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 Paxton & Sons Well Drilling serve?

The business is based in Sumter County (Wildwood, FL).

How do I contact Paxton & Sons Well Drilling?

Call (352) 793-9461. The address on the state record is 5727 County Road 462 / P.o. BOX 359, Wildwood, FL 34785.

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