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Johnson Drilling Co

Reedley, CA · Fresno CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (559) 787-2888
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
245802
California record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
8
on the state record

About Johnson Drilling Co

Johnson Drilling Co is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Reedley, CA (Fresno County). The California licensing program lists license 245802 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 8 counties where the business works, including Fresno County, Tulare County and Kern County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
245802
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
June 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 245802, corporation, first issued 1966, current through 2027-06-30). The C-57 classification covers drilling, casing, cleaning, repairing and destroying water wells and installing and repairing well pumps. Filed 960 well completion reports with the Department of Water Resources since 2016 (707 new wells, 331 of them domestic supply; 165 well destructions), most recently in September 2026, mostly in Fresno, Tulare and Kern counties.

Services

What the California record says Johnson Drilling Co 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 Fresno County, California. The state record lists 8 counties.

Approximate location (Fresno County)Counties on the state record

  • Fresno County
  • Tulare County
  • Kern County
  • Madera County
  • Kings County
  • Merced County
  • Stanislaus County
  • Los Angeles County

Well water in Fresno County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

11%of households in Fresno County drink from a private well (est.)
200 to 400 feet; the median of 6,136 domestic wells reported to DWR since 2000 is 300 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in California, but some local areas require one
Open the Fresno County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Johnson Drilling Co; ask for a written estimate.

Submersible pump replacement$1,000 to $2,500installed; deep wells cost more
Pressure tank replacement$800 to $1,500installed
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 245802 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 Johnson Drilling Co

Is Johnson Drilling Co licensed?

Yes. The California record shows license 245802 (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 Johnson Drilling Co 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 Johnson Drilling Co serve?

The business is based in Fresno County (Reedley, CA). The state record lists 8 counties, including Fresno County, Tulare County, Kern County, Madera County and Kings County.

How do I contact Johnson Drilling Co?

Call (559) 787-2888 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 23489 E Kings Canyon, Reedley, CA 93654.

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