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William E Swift

Manakin Sabot, VA · Goochland CountyWell drilling and pump installation

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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
2705039472
Virginia record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more

About William E Swift

William E Swift is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Manakin Sabot, VA (Goochland County). The Virginia licensing program lists license 2705039472 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

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

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License record

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License number
2705039472
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Level / class
master
Status
Active
Expires
May 31, 2027
Last verified
September 29, 2026

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What the state record says

Holds a Virginia Class C contractor license from the Board for Contractors (DPOR license 2705039472) with the Water Well/Pump (WWP) specialty, which covers drilling, installing, repairing and abandoning water wells and well pumps (projects up to $10,000 each and $150,000 a year). Licensed since 1997, current through 2027-05-31. Certified water well systems providers on record at this business: William E Swift III (Master, certificate 2719000364, through 2027-12-31).

Services

What the Virginia record says William E Swift is licensed or registered to do.

Pump Installation

Setting a new submersible or jet pump with the pressure tank, switch and controls.

Pump Repair

Tracking down low pressure, short cycling or no water, then repairing or replacing parts of the pump system.

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 Goochland County, Virginia.

Approximate location (Goochland County)

Well water in Goochland County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

34%of households in Goochland County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Virginia, but some local areas require one
Open the Goochland County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from William E Swift; ask for a written estimate.

Submersible pump replacement$1,000 to $2,500installed; deep wells cost more
Pressure tank replacement$800 to $1,500installed
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 2705039472 on the Virginia state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Virginia 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 William E Swift

Is William E Swift licensed?

Yes. The Virginia record shows license 2705039472 (well drilling and pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does William E Swift offer?

The state record lists pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.

What areas does William E Swift serve?

The business is based in Goochland County (Manakin Sabot, VA).

How do I contact William E Swift?

Email them. The address on the state record is 1155 Goosewing Rd, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103.

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