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Moerke and Sons Pump and Drilling

Chehalis, WA · Lewis CountyWell drilling

Call (360) 748-3805
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
2253
Washington record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more
Counties served
8
on the state record

About Moerke and Sons Pump and Drilling

Moerke and Sons Pump and Drilling is a well drilling contractor based in Chehalis, WA (Lewis County). The Washington licensing program lists license 2253 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 8 counties where the business works, including Lewis County, Thurston County and Grays Harbor County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
2253
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Expires
July 14, 2028
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Washington lookup.

What the state record says

Ecology-licensed water well drillers at this company: Christopher A Jones (license 2253, through 2028-07-14); Char Bensching (license 3389, through 2028-06-22); Carl Parkhill (license 3275, through 2026-10-15). The Ecology license covers constructing, altering and decommissioning water wells under chapter 173-160 WAC; pump installation is not licensed by the state. Filed 1,788 water well reports with Ecology since 2016, most recently in May 2026, mostly in Lewis, Thurston and Grays Harbor counties. Also filed 98 reports for other well types (monitoring, geotechnical, decommissioning).

Services

What the Washington record says Moerke and Sons Pump and Drilling 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 Lewis County, Washington. The state record lists 8 counties.

Approximate location (Lewis County)Counties on the state record

  • Lewis County
  • Thurston County
  • Grays Harbor County
  • Mason County
  • Pacific County
  • Pierce County
  • Cowlitz County
  • Kitsap County

Well water in Lewis County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

49%of households in Lewis County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Washington, but some local areas require one
Open the Lewis County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Moerke and Sons Pump and Drilling; 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.

Lewis County Environmental Health LaboratoryChehalis, WA · <1 miThurston County Health Department LaboratoryOlympia, WA · 26.3 miOlympic Analytical LLC dba Vanguard LaboratoryOlympia, WA · 26.3 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 2253 on the Washington state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Washington 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 Moerke and Sons Pump and Drilling

Is Moerke and Sons Pump and Drilling licensed?

Yes. The Washington record shows license 2253 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Moerke and Sons Pump and Drilling 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 Moerke and Sons Pump and Drilling serve?

The business is based in Lewis County (Chehalis, WA). The state record lists 8 counties, including Lewis County, Thurston County, Grays Harbor County, Mason County and Pacific County.

How do I contact Moerke and Sons Pump and Drilling?

Call (360) 748-3805, visit their website and email them. The address on the state record is 1162 NW State Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532.

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