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Layne-Western Co Inc

Fenton, MO · St. Louis CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (636) 343-3700
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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
002926, 003903
Missouri record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
4
on the state record

About Layne-Western Co Inc

Layne-Western Co Inc is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Fenton, MO (St. Louis County). The Missouri licensing program lists license 002926, 003903 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 4 counties where the business works, including St. Louis County, City of St. Louis and St. Charles County.

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License record

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License number
002926, 003903
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

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What the state record says

Missouri permitted contractors at this business on the WIMS permit search: Neil Melton (permit 002926: water well, pump installation); Gary Mills (permit 003903: water well, pump installation, monitoring well, test hole). Missouri permits the individual under the Water Well Drillers' Act (RSMo 256.600 to 256.640) and the 10 CSR 23 well construction rules; a water well permit covers constructing, reconstructing and plugging water wells, and a pump installer permit covers installing and repairing pumps. A restricted permit limits the holder to specified work. Primary responsible party on the business record: Gary Mills. Filed 8 water well certification reports with the Missouri Geological Survey since 2016 (4 of them domestic wells), most recently in May 2025, mostly in St. Louis, St. Louis City and St. Charles counties; the median depth of those wells is 110 feet.

Services

What the Missouri record says Layne-Western 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 St. Louis County, Missouri. The state record lists 4 counties.

Approximate location (St. Louis County)Counties on the state record

  • St. Louis County
  • City of St. Louis
  • St. Charles County
  • Jefferson County

Well water in St. Louis County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

1%of households in St. Louis County drink from a private well (est.)
390 to 580 feet; the median of 283 domestic wells certified to the Missouri Geological Survey since 2000 is 490 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Missouri
Open the St. Louis County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Layne-Western Co Inc; 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 002926, 003903 on the Missouri state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Missouri 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 Layne-Western Co Inc

Is Layne-Western Co Inc licensed?

Yes. The Missouri record shows license 002926, 003903 (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 Layne-Western 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 Layne-Western Co Inc serve?

The business is based in St. Louis County (Fenton, MO). The state record lists 4 counties, including St. Louis County, City of St. Louis, St. Charles County and Jefferson County.

How do I contact Layne-Western Co Inc?

Call (636) 343-3700 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 2399 Cassens Drive, Fenton, MO 63026.

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