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Dos Palos Well Drilling

Dos Palos, CA · Merced CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (209) 392-3977
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
471586
California record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
4
on the state record

About Dos Palos Well Drilling

Dos Palos Well Drilling is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Dos Palos, CA (Merced County). The California licensing program lists license 471586 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 4 counties where the business works, including Merced County, Fresno County and Stanislaus County.

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License record

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License number
471586
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
April 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 471586, sole owner, first issued 1985, current through 2027-04-30). The C-57 classification covers drilling, casing, cleaning, repairing and destroying water wells and installing and repairing well pumps. Also licensed as: C-10 electrical. Filed 198 well completion reports with the Department of Water Resources since 2016 (138 new wells, 110 of them domestic supply; 58 well destructions), most recently in September 2026, mostly in Merced, Fresno and Stanislaus counties.

Services

What the California record says Dos Palos Well Drilling 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 Merced County, California. The state record lists 4 counties.

Approximate location (Merced County)Counties on the state record

  • Merced County
  • Fresno County
  • Stanislaus County
  • Madera County

Well water in Merced County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

21%of households in Merced County drink from a private well (est.)
200 to 320 feet; the median of 3,225 domestic wells reported to DWR since 2000 is 260 feettypical private well depth
Not requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in California
Open the Merced County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Dos Palos Well Drilling; 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 471586 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 Dos Palos Well Drilling

Is Dos Palos Well Drilling licensed?

Yes. The California record shows license 471586 (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 Dos Palos Well Drilling 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 Dos Palos Well Drilling serve?

The business is based in Merced County (Dos Palos, CA). The state record lists 4 counties, including Merced County, Fresno County, Stanislaus County and Madera County.

How do I contact Dos Palos Well Drilling?

Call (209) 392-3977 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 2028 Blossom Street, Dos Palos, CA 93620.

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