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The Drillerman

Newport, WA · Pend Oreille CountyWell drilling

Call (509) 447-9213
Email
License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
2418
Washington record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more
Counties served
3
on the state record

About The Drillerman

The Drillerman is a well drilling contractor based in Newport, WA (Pend Oreille County). The Washington licensing program lists license 2418 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 3 counties where the business works, including Pend Oreille County, Spokane County and Adams County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
2418
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Expires
September 9, 2028
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 2418, also licensed for resource protection wells), current through 2028-09-09. Works for The Drillerman. The Ecology license covers constructing, altering and decommissioning water wells under chapter 173-160 WAC; pump installation is not licensed by the state. Filed 91 water well reports with Ecology since 2016, most recently in October 2025, mostly in Pend Oreille, Spokane and Adams counties.

Services

What the Washington record says The Drillerman 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 Pend Oreille County, Washington. The state record lists 3 counties.

Approximate location (Pend Oreille County)Counties on the state record

  • Pend Oreille County
  • Spokane County
  • Adams County

Well water in Pend Oreille County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

66%of households in Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from The Drillerman; 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.

Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 2418 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 The Drillerman

Is The Drillerman licensed?

Yes. The Washington record shows license 2418 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does The Drillerman 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 The Drillerman serve?

The business is based in Pend Oreille County (Newport, WA). The state record lists 3 counties, including Pend Oreille County, Spokane County and Adams County.

How do I contact The Drillerman?

Call (509) 447-9213 and email them. The address on the state record is PO BOX 1833, Newport, WA 99156.

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