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Stearns Drilling Company

Dutton, OH · Kent CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (616) 698-7770
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License status
Active
checked August 31, 2026
License number
9999-PWSC-26-000295
Ohio record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more

About Stearns Drilling Company

Stearns Drilling Company is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Dutton, OH (Kent County). The Ohio licensing program lists license 9999-PWSC-26-000295 as active, and we last checked the record on August 31, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
9999-PWSC-26-000295
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
December 31, 2026
Last verified
August 31, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Ohio lookup.

What the state record says

Registered with the Ohio Department of Health as a private water systems contractor (registration 9999-PWSC-26-000295, registered February 20, 2026). Registered activities: well construction, pump installation, well sealing. Contact on file: Joe Stearns.

Services

What the Ohio record says Stearns Drilling Company 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 Kent County, Ohio.

Business address

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Stearns Drilling Company; 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.

Pace Analytical Services, LLC (Grand Rapids)Kentwood, MI · 3.7 miSummit LaboratoryKentwood, MI · 4.1 miF & V Drinking Water Laboratory – BeldingGrand Rapids, MI · 5.8 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 9999-PWSC-26-000295 on the Ohio state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Ohio 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 Stearns Drilling Company

Is Stearns Drilling Company licensed?

Yes. The Ohio record shows license 9999-PWSC-26-000295 (well drilling and pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on August 31, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Stearns Drilling Company 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 Stearns Drilling Company serve?

The business is based in Kent County (Dutton, OH).

How do I contact Stearns Drilling Company?

Call (616) 698-7770. The address on the state record is 6974 Hammond Ave. SE, Dutton, OH 49316.

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