Verified license

John L Lewis

WA · Benton CountyWell drilling

License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
2764
Washington record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more

About John L Lewis

John L Lewis is a well drilling contractor based in WA (Benton County). The Washington licensing program lists license 2764 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers well abandonment, well drilling and well repair.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
2764
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Expires
January 11, 2027
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Washington lookup.

What the state record says

Holds an active Washington water well operator license from the Department of Ecology (license 2764), current through 2027-01-11. The Ecology license covers constructing, altering and decommissioning water wells under chapter 173-160 WAC; pump installation is not licensed by the state. No water well reports filed with Ecology since 2016 under this license.

Services

What the Washington record says John L Lewis 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 Benton County, Washington.

Approximate location (Benton County)

Well water in Benton County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

15%of households in Benton 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 Benton County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from John L Lewis; 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.

Benton-Franklin Health District LabKennewick, WA · <1 miRJ Lee Group, Inc. Columbia Basin Analytical LaboratoriesPasco, WA · 9.1 miMatrix Sciences International Inc. dba KTLPasco, WA · 9.1 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 2764 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 John L Lewis

Is John L Lewis licensed?

Yes. The Washington record shows license 2764 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does John L Lewis 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 John L Lewis serve?

The business is based in Benton County (WA).

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