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James Ray Erwin

Sailsbury, IL · Sangamon CountyPump installation

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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
101-005338
Illinois record
Services
2
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
6
on the state record

About James Ray Erwin

James Ray Erwin is a pump installation contractor based in Sailsbury, IL (Sangamon County). The Illinois licensing program lists license 101-005338 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation and pump repair. It lists 6 counties where the business works, including Christian County, Crawford County and Fayette County.

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License record

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License number
101-005338
License type
Pump installation
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Illinois lookup.

What the state record says

Illinois licensed water well pump installation contractor (IDPH license held by James Ray Erwin (water well pump installation contractor license 101-005338); active on the IDPH Water Well Contractor search on September 30, 2026). Illinois licenses the individual rather than the company under the Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor's License Act (225 ILCS 345) and 77 Ill. Adm. Code 915: a water well contractor may construct, modify and seal water wells, a pump installation contractor may install and service pumps and pressure systems, and the licensee must be on site or supervising the work. A permit from the county health department (or IDPH where the county has no delegated program) is required before a well is drilled, and the contractor files a well construction report with IDPH; the state's well records are published through the ISGS ILWATER map. James Ray Erwin has 6 water well records on the ISGS ILWATER map drilled since 2016, most recently in October 2020, mostly in Christian, Crawford and Fayette counties; the median depth of those wells is 40 feet.

Services

What the Illinois record says James Ray Erwin 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.

Service area

Based in Sangamon County, Illinois. The state record lists 6 counties.

Approximate location (Sangamon County)Counties on the state record

  • Christian County
  • Crawford County
  • Fayette County
  • Greene County
  • Morgan County
  • Shelby County

Well water in Sangamon County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

16%of households in Sangamon County drink from a private well (est.)
40 to 50 feet; the median of 396 private water wells on the ISGS ILWATER map drilled since 2000 is 40 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Illinois, but some local areas require one
Open the Sangamon County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from James Ray Erwin; ask for a written estimate.

Submersible pump replacement$1,000 to $2,500installed; deep wells cost more
Pressure tank replacement$800 to $1,500installed

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.

IDPH Division of Laboratories (Springfield)Springfield, IL · 2.6 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 101-005338 on the Illinois state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Illinois 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 James Ray Erwin

Is James Ray Erwin licensed?

Yes. The Illinois record shows license 101-005338 (pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does James Ray Erwin offer?

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

What areas does James Ray Erwin serve?

The business is based in Sangamon County (Sailsbury, IL). The state record lists 6 counties, including Christian County, Crawford County, Fayette County, Greene County and Morgan County.

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