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Hearn Ritchison Drilling LLC

Tehachapi, CA · Kern CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (661) 303-9355
License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
1099495
California record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
1
on the state record

About Hearn Ritchison Drilling LLC

Hearn Ritchison Drilling LLC is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Tehachapi, CA (Kern County). The California licensing program lists license 1099495 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 1 county where the business works, including Kern County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
1099495
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
December 31, 2026
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 1099495, limited liability company, first issued 2022, current through 2026-12-31). 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. Filed 28 well completion reports with the Department of Water Resources since 2016 (28 new wells, 26 of them domestic supply), most recently in August 2026, mostly in Kern County.

Services

What the California record says Hearn Ritchison Drilling LLC 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 Kern County, California. The state record lists 1 county.

Approximate location (Kern County)Counties on the state record

  • Kern County

Well water in Kern County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

3%of households in Kern County drink from a private well (est.)
300 to 500 feet; the median of 2,240 domestic wells reported to DWR since 2000 is 400 feettypical private well depth
Not requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in California
Open the Kern County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Hearn Ritchison Drilling LLC; 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 1099495 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 Hearn Ritchison Drilling LLC

Is Hearn Ritchison Drilling LLC licensed?

Yes. The California record shows license 1099495 (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 Hearn Ritchison Drilling LLC 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 Hearn Ritchison Drilling LLC serve?

The business is based in Kern County (Tehachapi, CA). The state record lists 1 county, including Kern County.

How do I contact Hearn Ritchison Drilling LLC?

Call (661) 303-9355. The address on the state record is PO BOX 2660, Tehachapi, CA 93581.

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