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JR Pump Service / Buffalo Pump SVC

Pleasant Hope, MO · Polk CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (417) 840-1623
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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
006678, 002189
Missouri record
Services
6
Geothermal and more
Counties served
1
on the state record

About JR Pump Service / Buffalo Pump SVC

JR Pump Service / Buffalo Pump SVC is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Pleasant Hope, MO (Polk County). The Missouri licensing program lists license 006678, 002189 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers geothermal, pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 1 county where the business works, including Greene County.

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License record

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License number
006678, 002189
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

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What the state record says

Missouri permitted contractors at this business on the WIMS permit search: Cooper R Choate (permit 006678: pump installation); Errol R Choate (permit 002189: water well, pump installation, heat pump well). Missouri permits the individual under the Water Well Drillers' Act (RSMo 256.600 to 256.640) and the 10 CSR 23 well construction rules; a water well permit covers constructing, reconstructing and plugging water wells, and a pump installer permit covers installing and repairing pumps. A restricted permit limits the holder to specified work. Primary responsible party on the business record: Errol Choate. Filed 2 water well certification reports with the Missouri Geological Survey since 2016 (2 of them domestic wells), most recently in January 2023, mostly in Greene County.

Services

What the Missouri record says JR Pump Service / Buffalo Pump SVC 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 Polk County, Missouri. The state record lists 1 county.

Approximate location (Polk County)Counties on the state record

  • Greene County

Well water in Polk County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

53%of households in Polk County drink from a private well (est.)
300 to 400 feet; the median of 2,787 domestic wells certified to the Missouri Geological Survey since 2000 is 350 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Missouri
Open the Polk County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from JR Pump Service / Buffalo Pump SVC; 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.

Springfield-Greene County Public Health CenterSpringfield, MO · 27.4 miPACE Analytical Services LLC-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO · 30.4 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 006678, 002189 on the Missouri state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Missouri 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 JR Pump Service / Buffalo Pump SVC

Is JR Pump Service / Buffalo Pump SVC licensed?

Yes. The Missouri record shows license 006678, 002189 (well drilling and pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does JR Pump Service / Buffalo Pump SVC 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 JR Pump Service / Buffalo Pump SVC serve?

The business is based in Polk County (Pleasant Hope, MO). The state record lists 1 county, including Greene County.

How do I contact JR Pump Service / Buffalo Pump SVC?

Call (417) 840-1623 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 2072 East 546th Road, Pleasant Hope, MO 65725.

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