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Shudy Drilling Inc / Empire Pump Service Inc

Green Forest, AR · Carroll CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (870) 438-6929
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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
001708
AR record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
2
on the state record
Licensed in
2 states
AR and MO

About Shudy Drilling Inc / Empire Pump Service Inc

Shudy Drilling Inc / Empire Pump Service Inc is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Green Forest, AR (Carroll County). The AR licensing program lists license 001708 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 2 counties where the business works, including Stone County and Barry County. The business also holds a license in Missouri.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
001708
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

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Also licensed in

  • Missouri: license 001708, well drilling and pump installation (state lookup)
What the state record says

Missouri permitted well installation and pump installation contractor (Missouri Geological Survey permit 001708, held by Michael H Shudy: water well, pump installation; 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: Michael Shudy. Filed 5 water well certification reports with the Missouri Geological Survey since 2016 (5 of them domestic wells), most recently in November 2018, mostly in Stone and Barry counties; the median depth of those wells is 260 feet.

Missouri: Missouri permitted well installation and pump installation contractor (Missouri Geological Survey permit 001708, held by Michael H Shudy: water well, pump installation; 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: Michael Shudy. Filed 5 water well certification reports with the Missouri Geological Survey since 2016 (5 of them domestic wells), most recently in November 2018, mostly in Stone and Barry counties; the median depth of those wells is 260 feet.

Services

What the AR record says Shudy Drilling Inc / Empire Pump Service Inc is licensed or registered to do.

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 Carroll County, AR. The state record lists 2 counties.

Approximate location (Carroll County)

  • Stone County
  • Barry County

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Shudy Drilling Inc / Empire Pump Service Inc; 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.

Taney County Health Department LaboratoryBranson, MO · 27.4 miStone County Health CenterReeds Spring, MO · 27.8 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 001708 on the AR state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the AR 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 Shudy Drilling Inc / Empire Pump Service Inc

Is Shudy Drilling Inc / Empire Pump Service Inc licensed?

Yes. The AR record shows license 001708 (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 Shudy Drilling Inc / Empire Pump Service Inc offer?

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

What areas does Shudy Drilling Inc / Empire Pump Service Inc serve?

The business is based in Carroll County (Green Forest, AR). The state record lists 2 counties, including Stone County and Barry County.

How do I contact Shudy Drilling Inc / Empire Pump Service Inc?

Call (870) 438-6929 and email them. The address on the state record is P.o. BOX 363, Green Forest, AR 72638.

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