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Choate’s Pump Service

Halfway, MO · Polk CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (417) 399-3380
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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
003955
Missouri record
Services
6
Geothermal and more
Counties served
8
on the state record

About Choate’s Pump Service

Choate’s Pump Service is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Halfway, MO (Polk County). The Missouri licensing program lists license 003955 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 8 counties where the business works, including Polk County, Cedar County and Dallas County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
003955
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Missouri lookup.

What the state record says

Missouri permitted well installation and pump installation contractor (Missouri Geological Survey permit 003955, held by Ryan L Choate: pump installation, heat pump well, water well; active on the WIMS permit search). 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: Ryan Choate. Filed 386 water well certification reports with the Missouri Geological Survey since 2016 (386 of them domestic wells), most recently in September 2026, mostly in Polk, Cedar and Dallas counties; the median depth of those wells is 400 feet.

Services

What the Missouri record says Choate’s Pump Service 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 8 counties.

Approximate location (Polk County)Counties on the state record

  • Polk County
  • Cedar County
  • Dallas County
  • Greene County
  • Hickory County
  • Dade County
  • Webster County
  • St. Clair 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 requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold 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 Choate’s Pump Service; 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 003955 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 Choate’s Pump Service

Is Choate’s Pump Service licensed?

Yes. The Missouri record shows license 003955 (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 Choate’s Pump Service 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 Choate’s Pump Service serve?

The business is based in Polk County (Halfway, MO). The state record lists 8 counties, including Polk County, Cedar County, Dallas County, Greene County and Hickory County.

How do I contact Choate’s Pump Service?

Call (417) 399-3380 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 2051 HWY C, Halfway, MO 65663.

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