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Estey Water Wells

Mapleton, ME · Aroostook CountyWell drilling

Call (207) 764-2660
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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
WDC0077, WD00045, WD00045
Maine record
Services
4
Geothermal and more
Counties served
2
on the state record

About Estey Water Wells

Estey Water Wells is a well drilling contractor based in Mapleton, ME (Aroostook County). The Maine licensing program lists license WDC0077, WD00045, WD00045 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers geothermal, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 2 counties where the business works, including Aroostook County and Cumberland County.

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License record

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License number
WDC0077, WD00045, WD00045
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Expires
December 31, 2026
Last verified
September 30, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Maine lookup.

What the state record says

Maine licensed well drilling company (Maine Water Well Commission company license WDC0077, expires December 31, 2026). Licensed individuals at the company: Scott Estey (WD00045: master well driller, apprentice pump installer, open loop geothermal); Scott Estey (WD00045: master well driller, apprentice pump installer, open loop geothermal). Maine licenses both the company and the individual under 32 MRS chapter 69-C and the Commission's rules (10-144 CMR chapter 232); a master well driller may drill, deepen, hydrofracture and abandon wells, a master pump installer may install and service pumps and pressure systems, journeymen work under a master, and geothermal grades cover open and closed loop systems. Maine requires no state permit for a household well. Filed 54 well reports with the Maine Geological Survey well database since 2016, most recently in June 2026, mostly in Aroostook and Cumberland counties; the median depth of those wells is 220 feet and the median yield 11 gallons per minute.

Services

What the Maine record says Estey Water Wells is licensed or registered to do.

Geothermal

Drilling closed-loop boreholes for ground-source heat pumps.

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 Aroostook County, Maine. The state record lists 2 counties.

Approximate location (Aroostook County)Counties on the state record

  • Aroostook County
  • Cumberland County

Well water in Aroostook County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

54%of households in Aroostook County drink from a private well (est.)
160 to 250 feet; the median of 1,163 domestic wells in the Maine Geological Survey well database drilled since 2000 is 200 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Maine
Open the Aroostook County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Estey Water Wells; 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.

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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license WDC0077, WD00045, WD00045 on the Maine state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Maine 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 Estey Water Wells

Is Estey Water Wells licensed?

Yes. The Maine record shows license WDC0077, WD00045, WD00045 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Estey Water Wells offer?

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

What areas does Estey Water Wells serve?

The business is based in Aroostook County (Mapleton, ME). The state record lists 2 counties, including Aroostook County and Cumberland County.

How do I contact Estey Water Wells?

Call (207) 764-2660. The address on the state record is 48 Wonderview Drive, Mapleton, ME 04757.

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