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Dale McGhee and Sons Well Drilling

Kelso, WA · Cowlitz CountyWell drilling

Call (360) 423-8493
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
2345
Washington record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more
Counties served
7
on the state record

About Dale McGhee and Sons Well Drilling

Dale McGhee and Sons Well Drilling is a well drilling contractor based in Kelso, WA (Cowlitz County). The Washington licensing program lists license 2345 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 7 counties where the business works, including Cowlitz County, Wahkiakum County and Lewis County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
2345
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Expires
March 11, 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: Andrew E Orth (license 2345, through 2028-03-11); Christopher R McGhee (license 2115, through 2028-03-09); Glenn Wilkerson (license 2268, through 2026-10-13). The Ecology license covers constructing, altering and decommissioning water wells under chapter 173-160 WAC; pump installation is not licensed by the state. Filed 1,009 water well reports with Ecology since 2016, most recently in May 2026, mostly in Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and Lewis counties. Also filed 30 reports for other well types (monitoring, geotechnical, decommissioning).

Services

What the Washington record says Dale McGhee and Sons Well 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 Cowlitz County, Washington. The state record lists 7 counties.

Approximate location (Cowlitz County)Counties on the state record

  • Cowlitz County
  • Wahkiakum County
  • Lewis County
  • Pacific County
  • Clark County
  • Skamania County
  • Mason County

Well water in Cowlitz County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

24%of households in Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Dale McGhee and Sons Well 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.

ALS Environmental – KelsoKelso, WA · <1 miLewis County Environmental Health LaboratoryChehalis, WA · 36.4 miBSK Associates – VancouverVancouver, WA · 37.4 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 2345 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 Dale McGhee and Sons Well Drilling

Is Dale McGhee and Sons Well Drilling licensed?

Yes. The Washington record shows license 2345 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Dale McGhee and Sons Well 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 Dale McGhee and Sons Well Drilling serve?

The business is based in Cowlitz County (Kelso, WA). The state record lists 7 counties, including Cowlitz County, Wahkiakum County, Lewis County, Pacific County and Clark County.

How do I contact Dale McGhee and Sons Well Drilling?

Call (360) 423-8493, visit their website and email them. The address on the state record is 4409 Pleasant Hill Rd, Kelso, WA 98626.

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