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McPherson Well Drilling

NC · Columbus CountyWell drilling

Call (910) 642-7445
License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
3159
North Carolina record
Services
1
Well Drilling
Counties served
1
on the state record

About McPherson Well Drilling

McPherson Well Drilling is a well drilling contractor based in NC (Columbus County). The North Carolina licensing program lists license 3159 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers well drilling. It lists 1 county where the business works, including Columbus County.

This profile is built from public state license records checked on September 29, 2026. Well Water Insider does not rate or endorse contractors. Own this business? Claim the profile to add photos, hours and a description.

License record

Verified against state records
License number
3159
License type
Well drilling
Level / class
NC Level A
Status
Active
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official North Carolina lookup.

What the state record says

NC certified individuals: Hugo Rivas (cert #3159, Level A, certified 11/15/2001). Map position is the county center until an address is verified.

Services

What the North Carolina record says McPherson Well Drilling is licensed or registered to do.

Well Drilling

Drilling a new private well, setting the casing and grouting it the way state rules require.

Service area

Based in Columbus County, North Carolina. The state record lists 1 county.

Approximate location (Columbus County)Counties on the state record

  • Columbus County

Well water in Columbus County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

51%of households in Columbus County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in North Carolina
Open the Columbus County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from McPherson Well Drilling; ask for a written estimate.

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

National 2026 ranges. Sources, checked September 2026: HomeGuide cost guides, Angi.

Certified labs nearby

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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 3159 on the North Carolina state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the North Carolina 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 McPherson Well Drilling

Is McPherson Well Drilling licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina record shows license 3159 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does McPherson Well Drilling offer?

The state record lists well drilling. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.

What areas does McPherson Well Drilling serve?

The business is based in Columbus County (NC). The state record lists 1 county, including Columbus County.

How do I contact McPherson Well Drilling?

Call (910) 642-7445. The address on the state record is NC.

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