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Richard D. Tripp

Fruitland Park, FL · Lake CountyWell drilling

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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
9504
Florida record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more

About Richard D. Tripp

Richard D. Tripp is a well drilling contractor based in Fruitland Park, FL (Lake County). The Florida licensing program lists license 9504 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
9504
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 9504, 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: Richard Tripp.

Services

What the Florida record says Richard D. Tripp 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 Lake County, Florida.

Approximate location (Lake County)

Well water in Lake County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

23%of households in Lake 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 Lake County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Richard D. Tripp; 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.

Lake County Water Resource Management LaboratoryTavares, FL · <1 miCentral Florida Water Testing LLC DBA Plant TechniciansLeesburg, FL · <1 miSGS North America, Inc. – OrlandoOrlando, FL · 26.3 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 9504 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 Richard D. Tripp

Is Richard D. Tripp licensed?

Yes. The Florida record shows license 9504 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Richard D. Tripp 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 Richard D. Tripp serve?

The business is based in Lake County (Fruitland Park, FL).

How do I contact Richard D. Tripp?

Call (352) 504-1016 and email them. The address on the state record is 1321 Spring Lake Rd., Fruitland Park, FL 34748.

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