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Michael Helvestine

Suffolk, VA · City of SuffolkWell drilling and pump installation

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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
2705148389
Virginia record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more

About Michael Helvestine

Michael Helvestine is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Suffolk, VA (City of Suffolk). The Virginia licensing program lists license 2705148389 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
2705148389
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Level / class
master
Status
Active
Expires
December 31, 2026
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 2705148389) 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 2012, current through 2026-12-31. Certified water well systems providers on record at this business: Michael P Helvestine (Master, certificate 2719000518, through 2027-12-31).

Services

What the Virginia record says Michael Helvestine 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 City of Suffolk, Virginia.

Approximate location (City of Suffolk)

Well water in City of Suffolk

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

21%of households in City of Suffolk drink from a private well (est.)
Not requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in Virginia
Open the City of Suffolk well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Michael Helvestine; ask for a written estimate.

Submersible pump replacement$1,200 to $4,500parts and labor
Pressure tank replacement$400 to $1,200installed
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 2705148389 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 Michael Helvestine

Is Michael Helvestine licensed?

Yes. The Virginia record shows license 2705148389 (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 Michael Helvestine 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 Michael Helvestine serve?

The business is based in City of Suffolk (Suffolk, VA).

How do I contact Michael Helvestine?

Email them. The address on the state record is 5151 Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA 23434.

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