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Oregon Geotechnical Explorations

Salem, OR · Marion CountyWell drilling

Call (503) 507-9583
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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
10357
Oregon record
Services
4
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
1
on the state record

About Oregon Geotechnical Explorations

Oregon Geotechnical Explorations is a well drilling contractor based in Salem, OR (Marion County). The Oregon licensing program lists license 10357 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 Washington County.

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License record

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License number
10357
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 10357, held by Terrence Jacques, water and monitoring 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 1 water well report with OWRD since 2016 (0 new wells; 1 abandonments), most recently in August 2021, mostly in Washington County.

Services

What the Oregon record says Oregon Geotechnical Explorations 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 Marion County, Oregon. The state record lists 1 county.

Approximate location (Marion County)Counties on the state record

  • Washington County

Well water in Marion County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

5%of households in Marion County drink from a private well (est.)
120 to 300 feet; the median of 3,566 new domestic wells reported to OWRD since 2000 is 180 feettypical private well depth
Requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in Oregon
Open the Marion County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Oregon Geotechnical Explorations; 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

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Waterlab Corp.Salem, OR · <1 miEurofins CorvallisCorvallis, OR · 31.3 miEurofins WilsonvilleWilsonville, OR · 33.4 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 10357 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 Oregon Geotechnical Explorations

Is Oregon Geotechnical Explorations licensed?

Yes. The Oregon record shows license 10357 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Oregon Geotechnical Explorations 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 Oregon Geotechnical Explorations serve?

The business is based in Marion County (Salem, OR). The state record lists 1 county, including Washington County.

How do I contact Oregon Geotechnical Explorations?

Call (503) 507-9583 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 6740 Brooklake Road NE, Salem, OR 97305.

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