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A 1 Drilling and Digging

Stanwood, WA · Snohomish CountyWell drilling

Call (360) 652-8333
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
1297
Washington record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more
Counties served
5
on the state record

About A 1 Drilling and Digging

A 1 Drilling and Digging is a well drilling contractor based in Stanwood, WA (Snohomish County). The Washington licensing program lists license 1297 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 5 counties where the business works, including Whatcom County, Snohomish County and Skagit County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
1297
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Expires
April 16, 2028
Last verified
September 29, 2026

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What the state record says

Holds an active Washington water well operator license from the Department of Ecology (license 1297, also licensed for resource protection wells), current through 2028-04-16. Works for A 1 Drilling and Digging. The Ecology license covers constructing, altering and decommissioning water wells under chapter 173-160 WAC; pump installation is not licensed by the state. Filed 295 water well reports with Ecology since 2016, most recently in May 2026, mostly in Whatcom, Snohomish and Skagit counties. Also filed 87 reports for other well types (monitoring, geotechnical, decommissioning).

Services

What the Washington record says A 1 Drilling and Digging 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 Snohomish County, Washington. The state record lists 5 counties.

Approximate location (Snohomish County)Counties on the state record

  • Whatcom County
  • Snohomish County
  • Skagit County
  • Island County
  • Kittitas County

Well water in Snohomish County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

12%of households in Snohomish County drink from a private well (est.)
Not requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in Washington
Open the Snohomish County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from A 1 Drilling and Digging; ask for a written estimate.

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 1297 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 A 1 Drilling and Digging

Is A 1 Drilling and Digging licensed?

Yes. The Washington record shows license 1297 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does A 1 Drilling and Digging 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 A 1 Drilling and Digging serve?

The business is based in Snohomish County (Stanwood, WA). The state record lists 5 counties, including Whatcom County, Snohomish County, Skagit County, Island County and Kittitas County.

How do I contact A 1 Drilling and Digging?

Call (360) 652-8333 and email them. The address on the state record is PO BOX 1207, Stanwood, WA 98292.

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