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Joy Drilling Co

Moses Lake, WA · Grant CountyWell drilling

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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
469
Washington record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more
Counties served
1
on the state record

About Joy Drilling Co

Joy Drilling Co is a well drilling contractor based in Moses Lake, WA (Grant County). The Washington licensing program lists license 469 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 1 county where the business works, including Grant County.

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License record

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License number
469
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Expires
August 7, 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 469), current through 2028-08-07. Works for Joy Drilling Co. The Ecology license covers constructing, altering and decommissioning water wells under chapter 173-160 WAC; pump installation is not licensed by the state. Filed 20 water well reports with Ecology since 2016, most recently in September 2025, mostly in Grant County. Also filed 2 reports for other well types (monitoring, geotechnical, decommissioning).

Services

What the Washington record says Joy Drilling Co 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 Grant County, Washington. The state record lists 1 county.

Approximate location (Grant County)Counties on the state record

  • Grant County

Well water in Grant County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

33%of households in Grant 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 Grant County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Joy Drilling Co; 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

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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 469 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 Joy Drilling Co

Is Joy Drilling Co licensed?

Yes. The Washington record shows license 469 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Joy Drilling Co 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 Joy Drilling Co serve?

The business is based in Grant County (Moses Lake, WA). The state record lists 1 county, including Grant County.

How do I contact Joy Drilling Co?

Call (509) 765-4439 and email them. The address on the state record is 5369 Janel Ct, Moses Lake, WA 98837.

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