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Pacific NW Well Drilling

Newberg, OR · Yamhill CountyWell drilling

Call (775) 385-4510
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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
2130
Oregon record
Services
4
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
1
on the state record

About Pacific NW Well Drilling

Pacific NW Well Drilling is a well drilling contractor based in Newberg, OR (Yamhill County). The Oregon licensing program lists license 2130 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 1 county where the business works, including Klamath County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
2130
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Oregon lookup.

What the state record says

Oregon licensed water supply well constructor (Water Resources Department license 2130, held by James Benninger, water supply wells; current on OWRD's well constructor license list). Oregon licenses the individual under ORS 537.747 and OAR 690-205; a water supply well constructor must be bonded, files a start card before drilling and a well report within 30 days of finishing, and may construct, alter, deepen, convert and abandon water wells. Oregon has no separate pump installer license. Filed 3 water well reports with OWRD since 2016 (3 new wells, 3 of them domestic), most recently in January 2026, mostly in Klamath County.

Services

What the Oregon record says Pacific NW Well Drilling is licensed or registered to do.

Pump Installation

Setting a new submersible or jet pump with the pressure tank, switch and controls.

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 Yamhill County, Oregon. The state record lists 1 county.

Approximate location (Yamhill County)Counties on the state record

  • Klamath County

Well water in Yamhill County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

19%of households in Yamhill County drink from a private well (est.)
130 to 300 feet; the median of 2,417 new domestic wells reported to OWRD since 2000 is 200 feettypical private well depth
Requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in Oregon
Open the Yamhill County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Pacific NW Well Drilling; 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.

Waterlab Corp.Salem, OR · 21.1 miApex Laboratories, LLCTigard, OR · 21.5 miAlexin Analytical Laboratories, Inc.Tigard, OR · 21.5 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 2130 on the Oregon state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Oregon 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 Pacific NW Well Drilling

Is Pacific NW Well Drilling licensed?

Yes. The Oregon record shows license 2130 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Pacific NW Well Drilling offer?

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

What areas does Pacific NW Well Drilling serve?

The business is based in Yamhill County (Newberg, OR). The state record lists 1 county, including Klamath County.

How do I contact Pacific NW Well Drilling?

Call (775) 385-4510. The address on the state record is 13845 NE Whitlow Lane, Newberg, OR 97132.

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