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Hughes Well DRLG & Pump LLC

St James, MO · Phelps CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (573) 265-7862
License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
001028, 003941
Missouri record
Services
6
Geothermal and more
Counties served
8
on the state record

About Hughes Well DRLG & Pump LLC

Hughes Well DRLG & Pump LLC is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in St James, MO (Phelps County). The Missouri licensing program lists license 001028, 003941 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 Phelps County, Crawford County and Maries County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
001028, 003941
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: Gary R Hughes (permit 001028: water well, pump installation; restricted heat pump well); Justin B Hughes (permit 003941: 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: Gary Hughes. Filed 264 water well certification reports with the Missouri Geological Survey since 2016 (263 of them domestic wells), most recently in June 2026, mostly in Phelps, Crawford and Maries counties; the median depth of those wells is 270 feet.

Services

What the Missouri record says Hughes Well DRLG & Pump LLC 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 Phelps County, Missouri. The state record lists 8 counties.

Approximate location (Phelps County)Counties on the state record

  • Phelps County
  • Crawford County
  • Maries County
  • Pulaski County
  • Dent County
  • Franklin County
  • Washington County
  • Vernon County

Well water in Phelps County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

36%of households in Phelps County drink from a private well (est.)
240 to 350 feet; the median of 1,690 domestic wells certified to the Missouri Geological Survey since 2000 is 290 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Missouri
Open the Phelps County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Hughes Well DRLG & Pump LLC; 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.

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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 001028, 003941 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 Hughes Well DRLG & Pump LLC

Is Hughes Well DRLG & Pump LLC licensed?

Yes. The Missouri record shows license 001028, 003941 (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 Hughes Well DRLG & Pump LLC 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 Hughes Well DRLG & Pump LLC serve?

The business is based in Phelps County (St James, MO). The state record lists 8 counties, including Phelps County, Crawford County, Maries County, Pulaski County and Dent County.

How do I contact Hughes Well DRLG & Pump LLC?

Call (573) 265-7862. The address on the state record is PO BOX 686, St James, MO 65559.

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