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Thomas L Scates

Carmi, IL · White CountyWell drilling and pump installation

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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
102-005006
Illinois record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
5
on the state record

About Thomas L Scates

Thomas L Scates is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Carmi, IL (White County). The Illinois licensing program lists license 102-005006 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 5 counties where the business works, including Gallatin County, White County and Crawford County.

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License record

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License number
102-005006
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

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What the state record says

Illinois licensed water well and pump installation contractor (IDPH license held by Thomas L Scates (water well and pump installation contractor license 102-005006); 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. Thomas L Scates has 7 water well records on the ISGS ILWATER map drilled since 2016, most recently in August 2022, mostly in Gallatin, White and Crawford counties; the median depth of those wells is 40 feet and the median tested yield 10 gallons per minute.

Services

What the Illinois record says Thomas L Scates 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 White County, Illinois. The state record lists 5 counties.

Approximate location (White County)Counties on the state record

  • Gallatin County
  • White County
  • Crawford County
  • Jackson County
  • Lawrence County

Well water in White County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

19%of households in White County drink from a private well (est.)
50 to 240 feet; the median of 66 private water wells on the ISGS ILWATER map drilled since 2000 is 100 feettypical private well depth
Not requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in Illinois
Open the White County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Thomas L Scates; ask for a written estimate.

Submersible pump replacement$1,200 to $4,500parts and labor
Pressure tank replacement$400 to $1,200installed
New well drilled$5,500 to $25,000about $25 to $65 per foot
Shock chlorination$80 to $300or about $20 as a DIY job

Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 102-005006 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 Thomas L Scates

Is Thomas L Scates licensed?

Yes. The Illinois record shows license 102-005006 (well drilling and pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Thomas L Scates 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 Thomas L Scates serve?

The business is based in White County (Carmi, IL). The state record lists 5 counties, including Gallatin County, White County, Crawford County, Jackson County and Lawrence County.

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