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James Whitley

Woodland, CA · Yolo CountyWell drilling · licensed in Oregon

Call (530) 681-9312
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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
10454
Oregon record
Services
4
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
1
on the state record

About James Whitley

James Whitley is a well drilling contractor based in Woodland, CA (Yolo County). The Oregon licensing program lists license 10454 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 1 county where the business works, including Morrow County.

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License record

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License number
10454
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Oregon lookup.

What the state record says

Oregon licensed water supply well constructor (Water Resources Department license 10454, held by James Whitley, water and monitoring wells; current on OWRD's well constructor license list). Oregon licenses the individual under ORS 537.747 and OAR 690-205; a water supply well constructor must be bonded, files a start card before drilling and a well report within 30 days of finishing, and may construct, alter, deepen, convert and abandon water wells. Oregon has no separate pump installer license. Filed 1 water well report with OWRD since 2016 (0 new wells; 1 abandonments), most recently in November 2017, mostly in Morrow County.

Services

What the Oregon record says James Whitley is licensed or registered to do.

Pump Installation

Setting a new submersible or jet pump with the pressure tank, switch and controls.

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 Yolo County, California. The state record lists 1 county.

Business address

  • Morrow County

Well water in Yolo County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

10%of households in Yolo County drink from a private well (est.)
200 to 360 feet; the median of 769 domestic wells reported to DWR since 2000 is 260 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in California, but some local areas require one
Open the Yolo County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from James Whitley; 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 10454 on the Oregon state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Oregon 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 Whitley

Is James Whitley licensed?

Yes. The Oregon record shows license 10454 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does James Whitley offer?

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

What areas does James Whitley serve?

The business is based in Yolo County (Woodland, CA). The state record lists 1 county, including Morrow County.

How do I contact James Whitley?

Call (530) 681-9312. The address on the state record is 12767 County Road 98, Woodland, CA 95695.

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