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Scates Well Drilling

Carmi, IL · White CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (618) 968-2471
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
Services
5
Pump Installation and more

About Scates Well Drilling

Scates Well Drilling is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Carmi, IL (White County).

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
Not on file
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Illinois lookup.

What the state record says

Listed by the Indiana DNR Division of Water (contractor list revised July 2026) as a business with Indiana-licensed water well drillers and pump installers on staff. Primary services on the state record: pump installation, service and repair, water supply (use not specified). The state list reports the business address, not a service area; call to confirm the counties served. Indiana licenses the individual driller or installer (IC 25-39); the Division of Water confirms an individual's license on request at (317) 234-1087.

Services

What the Illinois record says Scates Well Drilling 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 White County, Illinois.

Business address

Well water in White County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

19%of households in White County drink from a private well (est.)
50 to 240 feet; the median of 66 private water wells on the ISGS ILWATER map drilled since 2000 is 100 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Illinois, but some local areas require one
Open the White County well guide

Typical costs for these services

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

Certified labs nearby

Test your water before and after any work on the well.

BAR Laboratory (Brown and Roberts)Harrisburg, IL · 30.6 miVanderburgh County Health DepartmentEvansville, IN · 33.5 miRosedale Services, Inc. dba RSI LaboratoryHenderson, KY · 37.5 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license the number on the Illinois state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Illinois 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 Scates Well Drilling

Is Scates Well Drilling licensed?

We have not matched a license number to this business yet. Check the Illinois state lookup before you hire.

What services does Scates Well Drilling 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 Scates Well Drilling serve?

The business is based in White County (Carmi, IL).

How do I contact Scates Well Drilling?

Call (618) 968-2471 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 550 CR 1725 E, Carmi, IL 62821.

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