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Katch General

Fresno, CA · Fresno CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (559) 292-6653
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License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
1158578
California record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more

About Katch General

Katch General is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Fresno, CA (Fresno County). The California licensing program lists license 1158578 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

Verified against state records
License number
1158578
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
July 31, 2028
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official California lookup.

What the state record says

Holds an active California C-57 Well Drilling contractor license (CSLB license 1158578, corporation, first issued 2026, current through 2028-07-31). The C-57 classification covers drilling, casing, cleaning, repairing and destroying water wells and installing and repairing well pumps. Also licensed as: A general engineering, B general building. No well completion reports filed with the Department of Water Resources since 2016 under this license number (pump work and repairs are not reported, and reports filed under a driller's individual name may not match).

Services

What the California record says Katch General 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 Fresno County, California.

Approximate location (Fresno County)

Well water in Fresno County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

11%of households in Fresno County drink from a private well (est.)
200 to 400 feet; the median of 6,136 domestic wells reported to DWR since 2000 is 300 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 Fresno County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Katch General; 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 1158578 on the California state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the California 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 Katch General

Is Katch General licensed?

Yes. The California record shows license 1158578 (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 Katch General 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 Katch General serve?

The business is based in Fresno County (Fresno, CA).

How do I contact Katch General?

Call (559) 292-6653 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 929 L St, Fresno, CA 93721.

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