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Etherton Well Drilling

Sevierville, TN · Sevier CountyWell drilling and pump installation

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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
887
Tennessee record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more

About Etherton Well Drilling

Etherton Well Drilling is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Sevierville, TN (Sevier County). The Tennessee licensing program lists license 887 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair.

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License record

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License number
887
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Tennessee lookup.

What the state record says

Tennessee-licensed pump installer, water well driller (TDEC license 887, held by Larry D. Etherton, current on the Division of Water Resources list of licensed drillers and installers). Tennessee licenses the individual under the Water Well Act (TCA 69-10) and rule 0400-45-09; a water well driller license covers drilling, constructing, repairing and abandoning water wells, a pump installer license covers installing and servicing pumps, and a treatment installer license covers water treatment equipment on wells. No well reports filed with TDEC since 2016 under this license number (6 older reports on file).

Services

What the Tennessee record says Etherton Well Drilling 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 Sevier County, Tennessee.

Approximate location (Sevier County)

Well water in Sevier County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

42%of households in Sevier County drink from a private well (est.)
240 to 600 feet; the median of 6,829 residential and farm wells reported to TDEC since 2000 is 390 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Tennessee
Open the Sevier County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Etherton 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.

Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 887 on the Tennessee state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Tennessee 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 Etherton Well Drilling

Is Etherton Well Drilling licensed?

Yes. The Tennessee record shows license 887 (well drilling and pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Etherton Well Drilling 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 Etherton Well Drilling serve?

The business is based in Sevier County (Sevierville, TN).

How do I contact Etherton Well Drilling?

Call (865) 453-5642 and email them. The address on the state record is 1404 East Park Ln, Sevierville, TN 37876.

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