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Palmer-Derrick

East Alton, IL · Madison CountyWell drilling

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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
003043
Illinois record
Services
4
Geothermal and more
Licensed in
2 states
IL and MO

About Palmer-Derrick

Palmer-Derrick is a well drilling contractor based in East Alton, IL (Madison County). The Illinois licensing program lists license 003043 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers geothermal, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. The business also holds a license in Missouri.

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License record

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License number
003043
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

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Also licensed in

What the state record says

Missouri permitted well installation contractor (Missouri Geological Survey permit 003043, held by Derrick C Palmer: water well; restricted heat pump 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: Derrick Palmer. No water well certification reports filed with the Missouri Geological Survey since 2016 under these permit numbers (166 older reports on file).

Missouri: Missouri permitted well installation contractor (Missouri Geological Survey permit 003043, held by Derrick C Palmer: water well; restricted heat pump 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: Derrick Palmer. No water well certification reports filed with the Missouri Geological Survey since 2016 under these permit numbers (166 older reports on file).

Services

What the Illinois record says Palmer-Derrick is licensed or registered to do.

Geothermal

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

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, Illinois.

Business address

Well water in Madison County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

10%of households in Madison County drink from a private well (est.)
40 to 60 feet; the median of 210 private water wells on the ISGS ILWATER map drilled since 2000 is 50 feettypical private well depth
Not requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in Illinois
Open the Madison County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Palmer-Derrick; ask for a written estimate.

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 003043 on the Illinois state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Illinois 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 Palmer-Derrick

Is Palmer-Derrick licensed?

Yes. The Illinois record shows license 003043 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Palmer-Derrick offer?

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

What areas does Palmer-Derrick serve?

The business is based in Madison County (East Alton, IL).

How do I contact Palmer-Derrick?

Call (314) 954-3231 and email them. The address on the state record is 105 Comella Woods Cove, East Alton, IL 62024.

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