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Hammett Drilling Co. Inc

Dozier, AL · Covington CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (334) 496-3649
License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
718
Alabama record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more
Licensed in
2 states
AL and GA

About Hammett Drilling Co. Inc

Hammett Drilling Co. Inc is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Dozier, AL (Covington County). The Alabama licensing program lists license 718 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. The business also holds a license in Georgia.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
718
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
June 30, 2027
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Alabama lookup.

Also licensed in

  • Georgia: license 718, well drilling and pump installation, expires June 30, 2027 (state lookup)
What the state record says

Licensed Georgia water well contractor (EPD license 718, held by Richard Matthew Hammett, current through June 30, 2027). The license, issued under the Water Well Standards Act, covers drilling, constructing, repairing and abandoning water wells and installing well pumps.

Georgia: Licensed Georgia water well contractor (EPD license 718, held by Richard Matthew Hammett, current through June 30, 2027). The license, issued under the Water Well Standards Act, covers drilling, constructing, repairing and abandoning water wells and installing well pumps.

Services

What the Alabama record says Hammett Drilling Co. Inc 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 Covington County, Alabama.

Approximate location (Covington County)

Well water in Covington County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

36%of households in Covington County drink from a private well (est.)
Not requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in Alabama
Open the Covington County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Hammett Drilling Co. Inc; 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 718 on the Alabama state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Alabama 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 Hammett Drilling Co. Inc

Is Hammett Drilling Co. Inc licensed?

Yes. The Alabama record shows license 718 (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 Hammett Drilling Co. Inc 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 Hammett Drilling Co. Inc serve?

The business is based in Covington County (Dozier, AL).

How do I contact Hammett Drilling Co. Inc?

Call (334) 496-3649. The address on the state record is PO BOX 6, Dozier, AL 36028.

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