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Carter John S Incorporated

Santa Ynez, CA · Santa Barbara CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (805) 688-4207
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
157378
California record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more

About Carter John S Incorporated

Carter John S Incorporated is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Santa Ynez, CA (Santa Barbara County). The California licensing program lists license 157378 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.

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License record

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License number
157378
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
September 30, 2027
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official California lookup.

What the state record says

Holds an active California C-57 Well Drilling contractor license (CSLB license 157378, corporation, first issued 1955, current through 2027-09-30). The C-57 classification covers drilling, casing, cleaning, repairing and destroying water wells and installing and repairing well pumps. Also licensed as: B general building. No well completion reports filed with the Department of Water Resources since 2016 under this license number (pump work and repairs are not reported, and reports filed under a driller's individual name may not match).

Services

What the California record says Carter John S Incorporated 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 Santa Barbara County, California.

Approximate location (Santa Barbara County)

Well water in Santa Barbara County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

2%of households in Santa Barbara County drink from a private well (est.)
270 to 640 feet; the median of 846 domestic wells reported to DWR since 2000 is 470 feettypical private well depth
Not requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in California
Open the Santa Barbara County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Carter John S Incorporated; ask for a written estimate.

Submersible pump replacement$1,200 to $4,500parts and labor
Pressure tank replacement$400 to $1,200installed
New well drilled$5,500 to $25,000about $25 to $65 per foot
Shock chlorination$80 to $300or about $20 as a DIY job

Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 157378 on the California state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the California 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 Carter John S Incorporated

Is Carter John S Incorporated licensed?

Yes. The California record shows license 157378 (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 Carter John S Incorporated 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 Carter John S Incorporated serve?

The business is based in Santa Barbara County (Santa Ynez, CA).

How do I contact Carter John S Incorporated?

Call (805) 688-4207. The address on the state record is 1102 Highland Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460.

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