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Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc

Hot Springs, NC · Madison CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (828) 622-7241
Email
License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
1008
North Carolina record
Services
6
Geothermal and more
Counties served
2
on the state record
Licensed in
2 states
NC and TN

About Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc

Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Hot Springs, NC (Madison County). The North Carolina licensing program lists license 1008 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers geothermal, pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 2 counties where the business works, including Unicoi County and Cocke County. The business also holds a license in Tennessee.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
1008
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official North Carolina lookup.

Also licensed in

  • Tennessee: license 1008, well drilling and pump installation (state lookup)
What the state record says

Tennessee-licensed pump installer, water well driller, geothermal well driller (TDEC license 1008, held by Joshua V. Plemmons, current on the Division of Water Resources list of licensed drillers and installers). Tennessee licenses the individual under the Water Well Act (TCA 69-10) and rule 0400-45-09; a water well driller license covers drilling, constructing, repairing and abandoning water wells, a pump installer license covers installing and servicing pumps, and a treatment installer license covers water treatment equipment on wells. Filed 7 well reports with TDEC since 2016 (7 new wells, 7 of them residential or farm supply), most recently in September 2025, mostly in Unicoi and Cocke counties; the median depth of those wells is 300 feet.

Tennessee: Tennessee-licensed pump installer, water well driller, geothermal well driller (TDEC license 1008, held by Joshua V. Plemmons, current on the Division of Water Resources list of licensed drillers and installers). Tennessee licenses the individual under the Water Well Act (TCA 69-10) and rule 0400-45-09; a water well driller license covers drilling, constructing, repairing and abandoning water wells, a pump installer license covers installing and servicing pumps, and a treatment installer license covers water treatment equipment on wells. Filed 7 well reports with TDEC since 2016 (7 new wells, 7 of them residential or farm supply), most recently in September 2025, mostly in Unicoi and Cocke counties; the median depth of those wells is 300 feet.

Services

What the North Carolina record says Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc is licensed or registered to do.

Geothermal

Drilling closed-loop boreholes for ground-source heat pumps.

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 Madison County, North Carolina. The state record lists 2 counties.

Approximate location (Madison County)

  • Unicoi County
  • Cocke County

Well water in Madison County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

68%of households in Madison County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in North Carolina
Open the Madison County well guide

Typical costs for these services

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

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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 1008 on the North Carolina state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the North Carolina 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 Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc

Is Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina record shows license 1008 (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 Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc offer?

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

What areas does Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc serve?

The business is based in Madison County (Hot Springs, NC). The state record lists 2 counties, including Unicoi County and Cocke County.

How do I contact Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc?

Call (828) 622-7241 and email them. The address on the state record is PO Box 71, Hot Springs, NC 28743.

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