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Richard Simmons Well Drilling Co Inc

Buchanan, VA · Botetourt CountyWell drilling

Call (540) 254-2289
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
744
Virginia record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more
Counties served
2
on the state record
Licensed in
2 states
VA and TN

About Richard Simmons Well Drilling Co Inc

Richard Simmons Well Drilling Co Inc is a well drilling contractor based in Buchanan, VA (Botetourt County). The Virginia licensing program lists license 744 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 2 counties where the business works, including Rutherford County and Rhea County. The business also holds a license in Tennessee.

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License record

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License number
744
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Virginia lookup.

Also licensed in

What the state record says

Tennessee-licensed water well driller, monitor well driller (TDEC license 744, held by Richard A. Simmons, 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 2 well reports with TDEC since 2016 (1 new wells, 1 of them residential or farm supply; 1 wells backfilled and abandoned), most recently in December 2016, mostly in Rutherford and Rhea counties.

Tennessee: Tennessee-licensed water well driller, monitor well driller (TDEC license 744, held by Richard A. Simmons, 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 2 well reports with TDEC since 2016 (1 new wells, 1 of them residential or farm supply; 1 wells backfilled and abandoned), most recently in December 2016, mostly in Rutherford and Rhea counties.

Services

What the Virginia record says Richard Simmons Well Drilling Co Inc 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 Botetourt County, Virginia. The state record lists 2 counties.

Business address

  • Rutherford County
  • Rhea County

Well water in Botetourt County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

65%of households in Botetourt 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 Botetourt County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Richard Simmons Well Drilling Co Inc; 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 744 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 Richard Simmons Well Drilling Co Inc

Is Richard Simmons Well Drilling Co Inc licensed?

Yes. The Virginia record shows license 744 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Richard Simmons Well Drilling Co Inc 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 Richard Simmons Well Drilling Co Inc serve?

The business is based in Botetourt County (Buchanan, VA). The state record lists 2 counties, including Rutherford County and Rhea County.

How do I contact Richard Simmons Well Drilling Co Inc?

Call (540) 254-2289 and email them. The address on the state record is 60 Drill Rig Drive, Buchanan, VA 24066.

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