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Trent Well Drilling / Trent

West Plains, MO · Howell CountyWell drilling

Call (417) 274-4973
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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
004724
Missouri record
Services
3
Well Abandonment and more
Counties served
8
on the state record

About Trent Well Drilling / Trent

Trent Well Drilling / Trent is a well drilling contractor based in West Plains, MO (Howell County). The Missouri licensing program lists license 004724 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 8 counties where the business works, including Howell County, Oregon County and Ozark County.

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License record

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License number
004724
License type
Well drilling
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 contractor (Missouri Geological Survey permit 004724, held by David L Trent: 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: David Trent. Filed 339 water well certification reports with the Missouri Geological Survey since 2016 (339 of them domestic wells), most recently in August 2026, mostly in Howell, Oregon and Ozark counties; the median depth of those wells is 430 feet.

Services

What the Missouri record says Trent Well Drilling / Trent is licensed or registered to do.

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 Howell County, Missouri. The state record lists 8 counties.

Approximate location (Howell County)Counties on the state record

  • Howell County
  • Oregon County
  • Ozark County
  • Shannon County
  • Douglas County
  • Wright County
  • Texas County
  • Ripley County

Well water in Howell County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

44%of households in Howell County drink from a private well (est.)
300 to 460 feet; the median of 2,241 domestic wells certified to the Missouri Geological Survey since 2000 is 370 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Missouri
Open the Howell County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Trent Well Drilling / Trent; ask for a written estimate.

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

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Perfect Water TestingSalem, MO · 60.7 miTaney County Health Department LaboratoryBranson, MO · 73.5 miLaclede County Health Department LaboratoryLebanon, MO · 74.2 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 004724 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 Trent Well Drilling / Trent

Is Trent Well Drilling / Trent licensed?

Yes. The Missouri record shows license 004724 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Trent Well Drilling / Trent offer?

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

What areas does Trent Well Drilling / Trent serve?

The business is based in Howell County (West Plains, MO). The state record lists 8 counties, including Howell County, Oregon County, Ozark County, Shannon County and Douglas County.

How do I contact Trent Well Drilling / Trent?

Call (417) 274-4973. The address on the state record is 5676 CR 1540, West Plains, MO 65775.

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